England vs South Africa, 1st ODI: 8 Wickets Fall for 49 Runs - Here is the Match Report

England’s Batting Collapse: England started steadily, reaching 57/2 with Jamie Smith scoring 54 runs off 46 balls. However, disciplined bowling from Keshav Maharaj (4-22) and Wiaan Mulder (3-33) triggered a dramatic collapse, with England losing their last 8 wickets for just 49 runs, getting bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs. Ben Duckett (7), Joe Root (14), Harry Brook (16), and Jos Buttler (14) fell to poor shot selections.