South Africa ‘S batting has long been a mixture of talent and delicate, and against their latest performance England This inconsistency is once again highlighted in Southampton. Chasing a mammath 415 in the chain decisive (third ODI), the Proteus fell to only 72 runs, which records its second lowest ODI total in history. England bowler ft. Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid And others rioted, and the top three from South Africa managed just one joint tally, a statistical that shocked fans and pundits alike. The result crushed a 342 -run defeat to South Africa, underlining the weaknesses of the batting, reviving at a significant time.
This collapse brought back memories of earlier disasters when Protease tolerated similar batting failures in ODI cricket. Their lowest-colors from 69 to many 83-rins, these moments remain in the history of the team. With its Southampton defeat that joins this notorious list, it is worth seeing some of South Africa’s lowest score in Odis.
5 lowest team sum for South Africa in ODI cricket
5) 83 vs England, Manchester – July 2022
On July 22, 2022, Old Trafford, Manchester, South Africa turned for a modest 202 against England, just 83. English attack – Reece Topley, David Willy, Sam Curan, Rashid, and Moin AliThe brilliantly to eliminate the proteus batting lineup. Only by 27/5 reduced, only Heinrich klassen Showed resistance with 33 runs. South Africa eventually slipped to the 118 -run defeat.
4) 83 vs England, Nottingham – August 2008
On August 26, 2008, at Trent Bridge, South Africa’s batting fell after batting first. He was excluded for 83 in only 23 overs. Stuart broad Acting with devastating magic of 5/23, while Andrew Flintoff And Steve Harmison took three and two wickets respectively. Andre nail Underlining the batting crisis, it was the top scorer with only 13 runs. England chased the target in just 14.1 overs, sealed 10 wickets with 215 balls.
3) 83 vs India, Kolkata – November 2023
A fierce Indian bowling unit faced a fierce Indian bowling unit during the 2023 ODI World Cup in Eden Garden, Kolkata, South Africa. Chasing 327, Protiaz was thrown out for 83 Ravindra jadeja Torn through a lineup with five wickets. Marco JensenA disappointing scorecard had a highest score of 14. India won by 243 runs, one of South Africa’s heaviest defeat.
2) 72 vs. England, Southampton – September 2025
On September 7, 2025, in the third ODI against England in Southampton, South Africa, slipped at its second youngest in Odis. In search of 415, the Proteus was uprooted for just 72 runs in 20.5 overs. His top three collectively managed only one run, setting an unwanted record. England’s disciplined bowling attack was closed under circumstances, and South Africa was given a 342 -run defeat.
1) 69 vs Australia, Sydney – December 1993
The lowest ODI in the history of South Africa came already Banson and Hedge World Series At the Sydney Cricket Ground on 14 December 1993. Chasing 173, the protiaz was blown up for only 69 runs in 28 overs. Paul reflee Starred with data from eight overs to 4/13, while Glen Mcgrath And Steve Waugh Each cling to two wickets. South Africa faced a 103 -run defeat, which remains as their lowest ODI score.
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