ENG vs SA World Cup 2023: England’s 229-run defeat against South Africa is now their biggest defeat to date in One Day International (ODI) as well as the World Cup. England were all out for 170 runs while chasing the target of 400 runs during the ICC World Cup 2023 played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

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South Africa’s innings

Standing ovation for Henrich Klassen. No other ground in the country can match the atmosphere of Wankhede cricket stadium. #ENGvRSA pic.twitter.com/RE8obOxctX

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 21, 2023

South Africa, who came to bat first after losing the toss against England, batted brilliantly. During this, the team scored 399 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 50 overs. Heinrich Klaasen was the batsman who scored the most runs in Africa’s innings. Klaasen scored 109 runs in 67 balls in the match against England. Which includes 12 fours and 4 sixes.

England avoided the No.10 spot because of 2 runs.

Had England scored 168 tonight, they would've been at No.10. pic.twitter.com/Y55auodnZ2

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 21, 2023

England’s innings – Jos Buttler’s team failed to make a comeback in the match

England had a very poor start to chase the target of 400 runs set by South Africa. The team’s wickets kept falling one after the other. Due to this Jos Buttler’s team failed to make a comeback in the match. Due to this poor performance, England had to face defeat by 229 runs against Africa.

🚨 South Africa have beaten England by 229 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 🚨 pic.twitter.com/FHX8YZ2TNN

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) October 21, 2023

England’s biggest defeat in ODI (by run difference)

1) 229 runs against South Africa in Mumbai in 2023
2) 221 runs against Australia in Melbourne in 2022
3) 219 runs against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2018
4) 165 runs against West Indies at Kingstown in 1994
5) 162 runs against Australia in Melbourne in 1999

This is also England’s biggest defeat in World Cup history.

England heading for early world cup exit. Bazzball does not work in India.#Bazball #CWC23 #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/g1ftXNKMHp

— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) October 21, 2023

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England’s biggest defeat in the World Cup (by run difference)

1) 229 runs against South Africa in Mumbai in 2023
2) 122 runs against South Africa at The Oval, London in 1999
3) 111 runs against Australia in Melbourne in 2015
4) 92 runs against West Indies at Lord’s, London in 1979
5) 82 runs against India in Durban in 2003