EnglandExperienced batting mestro Root On September 7, 2025, he gave a lot to make fans very happy in third ODIs against South Africa at Rose Bowl in Southampton. Not only did he illuminate the ground with a magnificent century, but he also reminded everyone that the game is as much about the people as the number on the scoreboard.
Joe touch the root as a touching moment he hands over his glove to a young supporter
After reaching exactly 100 runs before being dismissed, Root’s walking tour turned back into a scene in the pavilion, which touched the hearts in the cricket world. As he made his way away from the field, he saw a young fan tried to attract his attention eagerly. Instead of going straight to the dressing room, the route stopped, smiled, and handed over his batting glove to the overgrowd younger.
The stimulation of the child’s response-wide eye immediately turns into pure happiness-the cam was captured and quickly spread to social media. Fans not only praised the root for his batting heroes, but also to show a side of cricket that moves the game: respect, generosity and relationship with supporters.
Here’s video:
He is a good egg 🥰 pic.twitter.com/wmm5ytkxw4
– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) September 7, 2025
Also read: ENG vs SA: Fans illuminated the Rose Bowl daily as Route
England’s major performance in Southampton against South Africa
While the gesture of the root made headlines from the pitch, England’s performance on it was no less than a great performance. The hosts stacked 414 on a large scale for 5 in their 50 overs- started their highest ODI score against South Africa and the fifth largest total score in their ODI history.
Route’s century laid the foundation, but the spotlight soon turned 21 Jacob BethelWho broke her young woman International Hundred with a brilliant 110 of 82 delivery. His knock combined with root experience created a disastrous 182-row partnership, which left the South African bowlers without any response.
Jose Butler32 balls unbeaten 62 and Jamie SmithOut of 48, Rapid 62 Rapid ensured that England ended with a Utkarsh.
South Africa, however, fell into the response. Jofra Archer18 and furious magic of 4 for Adil Rashid3 for 13 disintegrated visitors, bowling them for 72 runs below 21 runs. England’s 342 -run win was not only loud, but also had history as the biggest win difference in men’s ODI cricket.
Although South Africa had already sealed the first series 2–1 after winning the first two matches, England’s comeback sent a strong message before the T20I series starting on 10 September in Cardiff on 10 September.
