Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- South Africa inflicted a humiliating seven-wicket defeat upon England in the first OneDay International (ODI) in Leeds on Tuesday.

Victory for the Proteas was all but assured after they skittled out England for just 131 with more than half of the hosts' overs remaining.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (4-22) and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (3-33) did the bulk of the damage at an overcast Headingley after Proteas captain Temba Bavuma won the toss.

Aiden Markram then struck a 23-ball fifty, including eight fours and two sixes, as South Africa finished on 137-3 with nearly 30 overs to spare.

Markram was especially severe on England debutant fast bowler Sonny Baker, whose seven overs cost a hugely expensive 76 runs. Baker h...