Twitter reactions: Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jofra Archer help England avoid clean sweep against South Africa
In the third and final One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Diamond Oval in Kimberley, England bounced back to beat South Africa by 59 runs to avoid the clean sweep.
Batting first, the England batting line-up turned in a strong performance, with a huge 346/7 on the board in their allotted 50 overs. Opener David Malan and captain Josh Butler both destroyed great centuries to help England build a huge total. While Malan made 118 runs from 114 deliveries using 7 fours and 4 sixes, Buttler hit 131 runs from 127 balls including 6 fours and 7 sixes.
South African Bowlers, Lungi Ngidi and Mark Jansen, took 4 and 2 wickets respectively, but could not stop the English batting attack. In response, the Proteas never quite got the momentum they wanted and were bundled for 287 in 43.1 overs. Reza Hendriks (52 runs from 61) and Henry Klaassen (80 points out of 62) showed some struggle, but it wasn’t enough.
English bowlers led by Jofra Sagittarius destroyed the South African battle unit. Archer then took a six wicket haul while conceding just 40 runs in 9.1 overs, including a maiden. Spinner Adil Rashid also shone with the ball, taking three wickets for 68 in his 10 overs quota.
Buttler was named the Player of the match like Player of the series for his outstanding performance with the bat. The English skipper ended the series with 261 runs to his name at an excellent average of 130.50.
Here’s how Twitter responded:
Player of the series 🙌
261 runs from 250 balls 🏏
18 fours and 10 sixes 💥🇿🇦 #SAvENG ???????????? @josbuttler pic.twitter.com/9Dbjl0UEe8
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 1, 2023
ENGLAND WIN
A smashing all-round performance to end with the win ✅ #ENGvsSA pic.twitter.com/i8aayChPet
— The Barmy Army of England (@TheBarmyArmy) February 1, 2023
🚨 RESULT | ENGLAND WINS WITH 59 RUNS
Wickets at regular intervals stifled the chase as England claimed victory in the final game of the #SAvENG Betway ODI series #Be part of it pic.twitter.com/BkVAKLds6b
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 1, 2023
Couldn’t watch Eng vs SA match. But I’m so happy for Jofra Archer after all he’s been through. 6-40🔥🔥
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) February 1, 2023
Jofra Archer ends 6-40 – his best international mark – as England win by 59 runs. South Africa takes a very nice series 2-1.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) February 1, 2023
The 127 balls Jos Buttler faced today are the most he has ever seen in an ODI. Remarkable innings of 14-3 – and suggests Buttler could thrive at number 4, to give him even more room to influence the game. he has averaged 47 with a 120 pass rate since World Cup 2-15
— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) February 1, 2023
6 for 40 by Jofra Archer to seal England’s 3rd ODI and play his 2nd international game since 2021, he’s definitely back. pic.twitter.com/QoGJKN7uU8
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 1, 2023
Jos Buttler hit 13 consecutive dot balls for the first time in his ODI career today and still finished with 131. England added 217 runs in the last 20 overs to take their tally to 346-7. After 30 overs they were 129-3. Superb comeback.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 1, 2023
Jos Buttler hit 13 consecutive dot balls for the first time in his ODI career today and still finished with 131. England added 217 runs in the last 20 overs to take their tally to 346-7. After 30 overs they were 129-3. Superb comeback.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 1, 2023
Few players are currently more underrated on the international circuit than Dawid Malan. #SAvENG
— Nick Howson (@NickHowson) February 1, 2023
Best ODI bowling figures against SA in SA
Today
16/5 – Wasim Akram🇵🇰 in 1993
5/22 – Yuzvendra Chahal 🇮🇳 in 2018
23/5 – James Anderson🏴 . . . .. COUNT COUNT .— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 1, 2023
England cricketer Jofra Archer celebrates the Marcus Rashford party! pic.twitter.com/rwK9FhYVaK
— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBalI) February 1, 2023
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