SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — England won by the biggest margin of victory in one-day international cricket on Sunday, beating South Africa by 342 runs.

Pacer Jofra Archer took four wickets and England restored some pride to deny South Africa a series sweep in the third and final ODI.

Batting first after losing the toss, England scored 414-5 in 50 overs at Southampton’s Rose Bowl with centuries from Joe Root (100) and 21-year-old Jacob Bethell (110). Jos Buttler smashed a 32-ball 62 not out. Opener Jamie Smith also hit 62 in 48 deliveries.

In reply, South Africa was dismissed for 72 in 20.5 overs after being reduced to 24-6 at one point. Temba Bavuma was injured while fielding and did not bat.

Archer took four wickets for only five runs in his first five overs and finished with figures o

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