South Africa humble England by seven wickets - report
Markram breaks back of chase with 86 off 55 balls
Debutant Baker concedes 76 in seven overs
England skittled for 131 - lose last eight wickets for 49 runs
First of three ODIs, Headingley
Target 132
'What do you say?' - Markram reaches 50 in 23 balls
A couple of quiet overs but South Africa have still completely dominated the powerplay.
Aiden Markram has 51 of their 67, and Sonny Baker has conceded 56 of them.
Brutal.
Target 132
Just a single from Carse's first as England desperately approach the end of the powerplay.
That doesn't help things for Sonny Baker.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesBrydon Carse is coming on which feels like the right move. Sonny Baker has been so expensive. That doesn't mean that this is the quality of player that he is; sometimes you just get it wrong on your debut.
Target 132
Just a single off another miserly Jofra Archer over as this phase of very contrasting bowling displays continues.
But Harry Brook has finally decided to give Sonny Baker some respite, turning to Brydon Carse instead.
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport journalist at Headingley
In the search for context in ODIs, we look to qualification for the next World Cup. England are currently eighth in the rankings, with only the top eight (nine of hosts South Africa are one of them) qualifying for 2027 tournament.
After beating West Indies 3-0 earlier this year, England have a decent buffer over ninth-placed West Indies and even more over Bangladesh in 10th.
It is not a point to panic but one to be aware of. If England fail to qualify automatically they will end up in a qualifying tournament with the likes of Ireland, Scotland and USA.
Kieran Parmley
CricViz analyst
South African batters reaching fifty in the first 10 overs in an ODI:
0-56 from four overs for Sonny Baker.
0-5 from three for Jofra Archer.
SA 62-0
'What do you say?' - Markram reaches 50 in 23 balls
Wow.
Aiden Markram races to a 23-ball half-century and it is one of the classiest you'll see in ODIs, regardless of what the strike-rate suggests.
The ball has flown out the middle of his bat from the outset, including three delightful fours in this latest nightmare over from Baker.
Two pierced through the covers, one punched down the ground. Markram has enjoyed batting in England this summer...
Kieran Parmley
CricViz analyst
Image source, Getty ImagesShortest completed ODIs in England:
Target 132
Image source, Getty ImagesAll the runs are coming from one end at the moment as Jofra Archer has 0-5 from his three overs in comparison.
I need to drive home from Manchester to Cardiff after this so, very selfishly, at least a quick finish helps me out (if the M5 is kind).
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Worth noting that SA are in good nick at the moment, and is England’s first international game of white-ball cricket in months. May have to write this one off - as miserable as many fans will be about that.
Anon
'That would have been out' - England miss lbw review
England could've had Ryan Rickelton out in the second over, by the way.
The good news just keeps on coming.
Target 132
Four more.
Barely a nudge off the pads from Rickelton but it's raced to the mid-wicket boundary, again showing that this is a decent pitch and definitely not one to be bowled out for 132 on.
0-44 from three overs for Baker.
This is a tough watch.
Ryan Rickelton has barely been able to get bat on ball against Jofra Archer but the first ball he faces from Sonny Baker is too wide and drilled for four through the covers.
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Aiden Markram has straight driven that with the full face of the bat. He didn't break his wrists at all.
He really is timing the ball beautifully.
Target 132
My word, Markram looks in good touch.
Ryan Rickelton can barely get bat on ball against Archer but his opening partner whips the first ball he faces from him off his pads for another effortless four.
Markram hits Baker for two fours off first over
As far as opening overs go...
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Image source, Getty ImagesIt is an incredibly difficult situation for Sonny Baker on his debut. He needs to bowl the ball hard but has been put under so much pressure by Aiden Markram to hit the perfect length.
Target 132
Markram hits Baker for two sixes in one over
Short, pulled for six more!
Aiden Makram is flying - he has 32 of South Africa's total and Ryan Rickelton is yet to get off the mark.
Sonny Baker has 0-34 from his first two overs in international cricket.
Target 132
Yep, there's a clear plan to throw Sonny Baker off his rhythm early.
A wild swipe from Aiden Markram flies over backward point for six!
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smith,caught Bosch, bowled Mulder Smith, caught Bosch, bowled Mulder | 54 | 48 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 81 | 112.50 |
Duckett,caught Rickelton, bowled Burger Duckett, caught Rickelton, bowled Burger | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 62.50 |
Root,caught Rickelton, bowled Ngidi Root, caught Rickelton, bowled Ngidi | 14 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 82.35 |
Brook,run out Stubbs Brook, run out Stubbs | 12 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 66.67 |
Buttler,caught Rickelton, bowled Mulder Buttler, caught Rickelton, bowled Mulder | 15 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 62.50 |
Bethell,caught Markram, bowled Maharaj Bethell, caught Markram, bowled Maharaj | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 50.00 |
Jacks,caught and bowled Maharaj Jacks, caught and bowled Maharaj | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 100.00 |
Carse,not out Carse, not out | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 42.86 |
Archer,caught Markram, bowled Mulder Archer, caught Markram, bowled Mulder | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Rashid,leg before wicket, bowled Maharaj Rashid, leg before wicket, bowled Maharaj | 9 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 64.29 |
Baker,bowled Maharaj Baker, bowled Maharaj | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 1, leg byes 6, total 11 Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 1, leg byes 6, total 11 | |||||||
Total,131 all out 24.3 overs Total,131 all out 24.3 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burger | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.00 |
Ngidi | 5.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 |
Bosch | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.00 |
Mulder | 7.0 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4.71 |
Maharaj | 5.3 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
13 for 1 (2.2 overs) | Duckett |
44 for 2 (7.3 overs) | Root |
82 for 3 (13.6 overs) | Brook |
102 for 4 (17.2 overs) | Smith |
107 for 5 (18.1 overs) | Bethell |
117 for 6 (20.1 overs) | Jacks |
119 for 7 (21.2 overs) | Buttler |
119 for 8 (21.3 overs) | Archer |
131 for 9 (24.2 overs) | Rashid |
131 for 10 (24.3 overs) | Baker |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Markram,caught Smith, bowled Rashid Markram, caught Smith, bowled Rashid | 86 | 55 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 83 | 156.36 |
Rickelton,not out Rickelton, not out | 31 | 59 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 99 | 52.54 |
Bavuma,caught Jacks, bowled Rashid Bavuma, caught Jacks, bowled Rashid | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 66.67 |
Stubbs,bowled Rashid Stubbs, bowled Rashid | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Brevis,not out Brevis, not out | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300.00 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 8 Extras, no balls 1, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 3, total 8 | |||||||
Total,137 for 3 20.5 overs Total,137 for 3 20.5 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker | 7.0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10.85 |
Archer | 5.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.60 |
Carse | 5.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.80 |
Rashid | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.78 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
121 for 1 (18.1 overs) | Markram |
131 for 2 (20.2 overs) | Bavuma |
131 for 3 (20.3 overs) | Stubbs |
