England vs South Africa 2017: 3rd ODI, 5 talking points

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada (l) is congratulated after dismissing Adil Rashid first ball during the 3rd Royal London Cup match between England and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 29, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Rabada took three wickets in one over to seal England's fate in the dead rubber at Lord's

#3 Jonny Bairstow cashes in on his opportunity

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  Jonny Bairstow of England hits out as Quinton du Kock of South Africa looks on during the 3rd Royal London ODI between England and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 29, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Johnny Bairstow played some wonderful cricket to save England some blushes

Inspite of his spectacular form in the longer formats of the game, Jonny Bairstow has been left on the sidelines in ODI cricket courtesy a packed top order and a flamboyant wicket-keeper in Jos Buttler. The England middle-order batsmen, however, did some good work with the repair job after England were at 20/6.

He put on a 62-run stand with David Willey before another half-century partnership with Toby Roland-Jones ensued. Bairstow was his calm, steady self, negotiated the swinging and seaming ball with ease.

He stood like a rock as England recovered from an appalling start to post a score above embarrassment. Bairstow fell soon after his half-century while trying to charge Keshav Maharaj.

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