Top 5 ODIs of 2017

#3 England vs South Africa (Southampton)

Miller batted beautifully for his 71 to take South Africa close.

England and South Africa faced off for a short ODI series just before the Champions Trophy. After being completely outplayed in the first ODI, South Africa opted to bowl first.

England got off to a solid start despite losing Jason Roy in the 5th over. But two quick wickets pushed the hosts on the back foot. At 80/3, Ben Stokes strode out and completed changed the complexion of the innings. He scored a fantastic 102 off just 79 deliveries to put his side in a commanding position. Quick-fire cameos from Jos Butler (65) and Moeen Ali (33) helped England reach 330.

South Africa started solidly as well, with a 56-run opening stand. Everyone in the top 4 got starts but none of them went onto to register a big score. At 266/5 in the 44th over, South Africa required 65 more and with David Miller batting really well, the game was headed towards a tight finish.

Chris Morris (35*) and Miller (71*) attacked and brought it down to 7 runs from the final over. With only 7 required, you would any day back the chasing team. However, there was more drama that unfolded as Mark Wood conceded only 4 runs to seal the match and the series for England.

Brief Scores: England 330 for 5 (Stokes 101, Buttler 65*, Morgan 45, Rabada 2/50) beat South Africa 328 for 5 (de Kock 98, Miller 71*, de Villiers 52, Plunkett 3/64)