CAPE TOWN: AB de Villiers hit a century as South Africa swept to a series-levelling 112-run win in the third one-day international (ODI) against England on Friday.

De Villiers hit 121 off only 85 balls as South Africa piled up 354-6, a record total in matches between the two countries. Paul Collingwood hit a defiant 86 but England were bowled out for 242 in reply.

South Africa scored 110 runs in the last 10 overs of their innings, including 57 in the five-over batting power play.

Home captain Smith was in dominant mood, muscling his way to 54 off 56 balls as he and Hashim Amla put on 107 for the first wicket. Amla played fluently to make 86 off 92 balls, adding 94 off 78 balls with De Villiers, who raced to his fifty off 39 deliveries.

England pegged back the scoring briefly, picking up the wicket of JP Duminy, before De Villiers and Alviro Petersen, who remained unbeaten on 51, added 95 off 62 balls for the fourth wicket.

Recalled fast bowlers Wayne Parnell and Morne Morkel were South Africa’s most successful bowlers. Parnell took 5-48 and Morkel 3-39.