What's happened
England beat South Africa in the final ODI by 59 runs, with Jofra Archer taking a career-best six for 40.
Why it matters
England's victory in the final ODI against South Africa is significant as it ends their five-match losing streak in this format. The win will provide a boost to the team's morale ahead of the T20 World Cup. Jofra Archer's career-best performance is also noteworthy as it marks his comeback after a 22-month absence.
What the papers say
The Independent, The Guardian, Reuters
How we got here
England had lost the first two ODIs against South Africa, with the hosts chasing down a record target in the second ODI. Jason Roy scored a century in the first ODI, but England lost the match by 27 runs. England's victory in the final ODI means that South Africa won the series 2-1.
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