“We were just poor”: Temba bavuma after the historical humiliation of South Africa | Cricket news

New Delhi: Captain of South Africa Temba Bavuma questioned the attitude of his team after being beaten by 342 points against England in the greatest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. Chasing 415 to finish a clean scanning of the three -game series, the Proteas were overthrown for only 72 in 20.5 humiliating in Southampton.He marked the largest winning margin in the history of the ODI during the first blow, exceeding the victory of 317 points in India against Sri Lanka in 2023. South Africa avoided closely to record its Lower Total ODI of 69 against Australia in 1993. England, the biggest margin of victory was a triomph of 242 points on Australia in Trent Bridge in 2018.Bavuma admitted that the sloppy field of South Africa, which included several abandoned catches, reflected their bad performances.“It is a Downer. We were just poor to be honest, in all the departments. The land is always a question of attitude, and to look at our alignment and some of the captures that you could question where our attitude is,” said Bavuma.“With the ball at some point, something has been badly turned. The extras also with the ball, far from ideal.“With the bat, it was always going to be difficult, and their quisors really put us under pressure. We haven’t had any chance.“To summarize, a bad cricket game from us.”South Africa had won the first two games in the series, but Bavuma insisted that the lack of motivation was not a factor in their embarrassing surrender.“I think that as an international sportsman, you cannot use this as an excuse. Each game you play for your country. There have been changes within our team with rested players, so our depth has been tested,” he said.“For these guys, it shows how much it is a step for international cricket.“We have conversations on our depth and when premium players are not there, because you need a team to go winning trophies.”Ultimate performanceAlthough the astonishing collapse of South Africa takes time for Bavuma to treat, he took heart of their global form. Their victory of the ODI series against England came after a recent victory over Australia in the same format.“We are going ahead, we make positive progress, the team promises to be well,” said Bavuma.“I think that by looking at the way we were against Australia, we are starting to respond to these question points on our team.”The fifth best total ODI of England 414-5 proved to be more than sufficient. After Jacob Bethell broke 110 82 bullets for his first professional century and Joe Root compiled a generally effective 100, Jofra Archer dismantled the first South African order, ending with 4-18 in nine overs.“It was great to see Jofra Bowling Rockets there. To have that by your side, it’s quite frightening,” said England captain Harry Brook.“We were great with the bat, put them under pressure throughout these sleeves and the bowling alley just speaks of itself. It was the ultimate performance.”In the midst of questions about accelerating Bethell England through the formats, the versatile 21 years made its mark with 13 four and three six. Brook congratulated him, saying:“It’s just the beginning. I told him that at lunch. Everyone knows how good he is. I’m happy that he has this first century and I hope that now the valves open.”