South Africa wins ODI series over England with dominant performances

South Africa secured the ODI series against England with a five-run victory in the second match at Lord's, following a dominant seven-wicket win in the opener at Headingley. Matthew Breetzke made history by becoming the first player to score at least a half-century in his first five ODI matches, contributing significantly alongside Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs in South Africa's strong batting performances. England struggled throughout the series, with captain Harry Brook acknowledging a poor team performance and mis-execution of skills, describing their display as "not good enough" and "a bad day." England's batting collapses, limited preparation, and fatigue from recent domestic competitions were noted as factors, though Brook rejected excuses and emphasized the need to move on quickly. The defeats highlight ongoing challenges for the England team in white-ball cricket, prompting calls for introspection but not drastic immediate changes under Brook's captaincy. South Africa, despite missing key players like Kagiso Rabada, displayed clinical execution and resilience, maintaining their dominance in the series.