Lord's has seen its share of historic one-day contests and Thursday added another to the list. South Africa, batting first in the second ODI against England, scored a commanding total that left the hosts chasing history.
With in-form batters performing and England's bowling exposed, the innings reminded fans of how quickly the game can tilt at the Home of Cricket.
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South Africa score 330/8 in second ODI at Lord's
Put in to bat, South Africa scored 330 for 8 in their 50 overs. Matthew Breetzke once again stole the show with 85, extending his stunning run of five fifties in as many ODI innings.
He was supported by Tristan Stubbs, who scored 58, while Dewald Brevis scored 42 off just 20 balls.
England's bowlers had mixed returns. Jofra Archer was the pick with 4/62 while Adil Rashid kept things tight at 2/33.
But the lack of a frontline fifth bowler proved costly as part-timers Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks conceded 112 runs between them. The total is the second-highest in ODI history at Lord's - falling just four short of the all-time record set during the 1975 World Cup.
Top 10 highest ODI team totals at Lord's
Here is a look at the highest one-day international scores recorded at Lord's:
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 334/4 | 60.0 | India | Won | 1975 |
| South Africa | 330/8 | 50.0 | England | – | 2025 |
| England | 328/6 | 50.0 | Ireland | Won | 2017 |
| India | 326/8 | 49.3 | England | Won | 2002 |
| England | 325/5 | 50.0 | India | Lost | 2002 |
| England | 322/7 | 50.0 | India | Won | 2018 |
| Pakistan | 315/9 | 50.0 | Bangladesh | Won | 2019 |
| England | 312/5 | 39.0 | Australia | Won | 2024 |
| England | 311/9 | 50.0 | New Zealand | Won | 2023 |
| Australia | 309/7 | 49.0 | England | Won | 2015 |