Last Updated: 07/19/22 9:37 PM Ben Stokes walks off the field for the last time in ODI cricket after falling for five
England slipped to a 62-run defeat by South Africa in the one-day international series in Durham – Ben Stokes bowed out of 50-over international cricket with a loss. Stokes, struggling with his knee, went through five overs with the ball, the same he scored with the bat before running out to Aiden Markram in his final ODI games. England’s World Cup hero from 2019 received a rapturous welcome and applause from his home crowd on his way to and from the pitch. Markram (2-25) also claimed the all-important wicket of Jonny Bairstow (63), also trapped lbw, as England’s chase of 334 collapsed after a century stand for the first wicket between Bairstow and Jason Roy (43). Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Ben Stokes receives a standing ovation from his fans as he retires from ODI cricket for the last time in his career.
Ben Stokes receives a standing ovation from his fans as he retires from ODI cricket for the last time in his career. Joe Root (86 off 77) hit a superb 36th ODI fifty but the middle order collapsed around him and he was eventually bowled by Henrich Nortje (4-53), one of three wickets in the 45th over as England succumbed to a heavy defeat. he was out for 271 just 11 balls later.

Van der Dussen’s century inspires South Africa’s big score

Earlier, Rassie van der Dussen (134 off 117) scored a stunning third ODI hundred for South Africa – and first against England – as the visitors amassed a score of 333-5 after electing to bat first in extremely hot conditions consistent with the rest of the country. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player A look back at the standout moments from Rassie van der Dussen’s brilliant knock of 133 in the first ODI against England.
A look back at the standout moments from Rassie van der Dussen’s brilliant knock of 133 in the first ODI against England. Sam Curran (1-67) bowled the dangerous Quinton de Kock (19) early but it was the briefest of bright spots for England on the pitch as the bowlers toiled and South Africa’s top order made hay in helium. Janneman Malan (57) and Aiden Markram (77) provided excellent support for Van der Dussen, the latter bringing together 151 from the stand with a century for the second wicket. Matthew Potts (0-33) didn’t help England’s cause – making his debut in front of his home crowd – having to leave the field after a difficult opening four, seemingly suffering from the low temperatures, as did Stokes and his knee that needed management.

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Moeen Ali (1-47) got Malan, caught at deep mid-on, while Liam Livingstone (2-30) struck twice in an over to end Van der Dussen and Markram’s disastrous stand. With two new batsmen at the crease, England finished the innings well, with Brydon Carse (1-46) particularly impressive at the death and Curran unlucky not to add the wicket of David Miller (24no) as he cut one back on his off stump. only for, incredibly, the guarantees to fail to displace.

England collapsed after Roy, Bairstow’s century stand

South Africa’s score, though challenging, is the kind this England team has become accustomed to chasing in recent years and, with Roy and Bairstow laying the foundation with an excellent century stand, it looked like another 300 would be on the way. and now overall. through the hosts with relative ease. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Jason Roy finds David Miller at long-off, with the fielder running in to claim a fine catch for South Africa.
Jason Roy finds David Miller at long-off, with the fielder running in to claim a fine catch for South Africa. But the reintroduction of Keshav Maharaj (1-42) into the attack after the South African skipper had opened the bowling earlier did the trick, with Roy closing wide in the 19th over. England then tried to target Markram’s part-time off-spin – South Africa were covering the absence of concussed Andile Phehlukwayo after a nasty collision with Maharaj in the field – but took two vital wickets in his first three overs . Bairstow was trapped lbw when looking to sweep, while there were to be no Stokes heroes in his final ODI innings as he fell for five, his innings ended the same way but when attempting his favorite reverse to the spinner. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Joe Root is bowled by Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s opening win over England in Durham.
Joe Root is bowled by Anrich Nortje in South Africa’s opening win over England in Durham. Jos Buttler (12), Livingstone (10) and Moeen (3) all quickly came and went, leaving Root with too much to do and Nortje finally completed England’s innings, his four wickets late on rich reward for a tireless, quick reward. spell in stormy conditions. Watch the second ODI between England and South Africa live on Sky Sports Cricket on Friday. Coverage starts at 12.30pm with first ball at 1pm.