Maharaj, Mulder star as South Africa rout England in Leeds

Keshav Maharaj (4-22) and Wiaan Mulder (3-33) starred with the ball as South Africa crushed England by seven wickets in the ODI series opener at Headingley, Leeds.

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The duo shared seven wickets between them as England dramatically collapsed from 82/2 to 131 all out inside 25 overs, before the visitors romped home with more than 29 overs to spare courtesy a blistering 55-ball 85 from Aiden Markram.

Opting to bowl first under overcast skies, South Africa made the most of ideal conditions. England were off to a jittery start with Ben Duckett undone by late movement. Nandre Burger got one to shape away and just about kiss the opener's bat on its way to the 'keeper. Jamie Smith, the only half-centurion in the innings, put on two promising stands - worth 31 with Joe Root (14 off 17) and added 38 more with skipper Harry Brook (12 off 18). But the collapse thereafter was swift and fatal, owing to poor shot-selection.

Root, though, fell to a terrific catch behind the stumps, to a similar delivery from Lungi Ngidi that shaped away after pitching and took an edge. Ryan Rickelton pulled off a low grab on second attempt to see the back of the inform batter, and Brook was run-out risking a needless second run.