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Jacob beethell scored first century in international cricket: A three -match ODI series is being played between England and South Africa. In the third match of this series, England’s young player Jacob Bethel has made a big achievement. He has become the third youngest player to score a century for England in ODIs. He did this feat against South Africa.

This is Jacob Bethel’s first century in international cricket. He scored his first century in 76 balls against South Africa. Bethel scored 110 runs, facing 82 balls. During this, he hit 13 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 150. England scored more than 400 runs in the first innings.

This player did the feat before Jacob Bethel

Before Jacob Bethel, the same player has scored the youngest century for England in ODI cricket twice. Davd Gover scored a century against Pakistan in 1978. At that time he was 21 years 55 days old. The second time David Gover did this feat against Australia in 1979. He was 21 years and 309 days old. Now Jacob Bethel has joined number three. Who scored a century in 21 years 319 days.

The youngest player to score ODI century for England

The list also includes Craig’s Wiskeeper and Alastair Cook. The Craig Kaswator scored a century against Bangladesh in 22 years 97 days in 2010. At the same time, Alastair Kul scored a century against India in Southampton in 22 years and 239 days. He did this feat in 2007.

England team crossed 400 runs

In the third ODI against South Africa, the England team batted first and scored 414 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. Apart from Jacob Bethel, Joe Root also scored a century. Bethel scored 110 and Root scored 100 runs. Apart from this, Jose Butler scored 62, Jamie Smith 62 and Ben Docket scored 31 runs. With this, the England team crossed the 400 -run mark in ODI cricket 7 times.

Over 400 score in ODIs

• 8 – South Africa
• 7 – India
• 7 – England
• 3 – Australia
• 2 – New Zealand
• 2 – Sri Lanka
• 1 – Zimbabwe