Liam Livingstone levels series for England with brutal hundred

England were staring down the barrel of yet another defeat in their one-day international series against South Africa after being set a target of 347 to win.

But they managed to pull off a dramatic victory thanks to a blistering century from Liam Livingstone, who smashed 133 runs from just 50 balls, including nine sixes and 13 fours.

Livingstone’s innings was the second-fastest century in ODI history, and it helped to propel England to a stunning six-wicket victory with eight balls to spare.

The victory levels the series at 1-1, with the decider to be played on Sunday. It is also England’s first win in an ODI match since July 2022.

Here are some of the key moments from the match:

• South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, and they made a flying start thanks to a century from Janneman Malan.
• England’s bowlers fought back well, but South Africa managed to post a challenging total of 346/4.
• England’s top order collapsed, and they were soon reduced to 63/4.
• Livingstone came to the crease and played a stunning innings, smashing the South African bowlers to all parts of the ground.
• England eventually reached their target with eight balls to spare, thanks to Livingstone’s heroics.

Livingstone’s innings was a remarkable display of power hitting.

He hit the ball with incredible power and accuracy, and he was able to clear the boundary with ease.

He is one of the most exciting young batsmen in the world, and his innings will have given England fans hope that they can win the series decider on Sunday.