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RCB Ace Jacob Bethell Achieves Multiple Milestones With Maiden ODI Century vs SA

Debashis Sarangi

Jacob Bethell in action vs SA [Source: AFP]Jacob Bethell in action vs SA [Source: AFP]

In a remarkable achievement, England's swashbuckling batter Jacob Bethell smashed his first-ever century in One-Day International cricket. The young cricketer attained the landmark during England's ongoing encounter against South Africa at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. 

Jacob Bethell Reigns Supreme In ENG vs SA 3rd ODI

After winning the toss and inviting England to bat first, South Africa had a torrid start with the ball. Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith stitched a quick-fire 59-run partnership for the opening wicket before Joe Root and Jacob Bethell capitalised on the momentum, ensuring a mammoth total for the home side. 

Bethell eventually brought up a power-packed century, his first-ever in ODIs, inside 76 deliveries. In this process, the left-handed batter unlocked the following cricketing feats. 

List Of Records Which Jacob Bethell Created With First International Hundred

2nd youngest England batter to score a century in ODIs

Legendary cricketer David Gower is the youngest-ever Englishman to score an ODI century, having registered his first ton in the format aged 21 years and 55 days. Bethell surpassed Craig Kieswetter and claimed the second place by recording his first-ever ODI century at the age of 21 years and 319 days. 

Highest ODI score by England's number 4 batter vs SA

Former captain Eoin Morgan's 107 was the highest individual ODI score by an English number four against South Africa. Bethell went past the 2019 World Cup winning skipper, occupying the first position on the list with his today's knock of 110 runs. 

8th highest individual ODI score for England against South Africa

Explosive keeper-batter Jos Buttler holds the record for the highest individual score for England against South Africa in ODI cricket. Bethell's scintillating 82-ball 110-run knock is eighth on the list featuring several English greats.