Video Spreads Online: Child takes selfie with Joe Root, receives an extraordinary present from the cricket star, warming hearts with his kind gesture

In a thrilling encounter at Southampton, England's cricket team built an impressive 414/5, thanks to centuries from Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, marking their 7th 400-plus total in men's ODIs since the Cricket World Cup 2015. This significant improvement from their group stage exit at the World Cup is a testament to England's resurgence in the ODI format.

Joe Root, who scored his 19th ODI hundred and 58th overall, was particularly impressive. His 100 against South Africa was his 10th ODI hundred at home, making him one of 12 cricketers with 10-plus centuries on home soil. Notably, Root gifted his gloves to a young fan at the game after taking a selfie with him, following his century. The heartwarming moment was captured on video and went viral on social media.

Meanwhile, Jacob Bethell, who scored his maiden ton in the ODI format during the same game, also contributed significantly to England's impressive total. England's 7 400-plus totals now place them joint-second in the number of 400-plus scores in ODIs, alongside India. However, South Africa still holds the record for the most 400-plus runs totals in ODIs, with 8.

The young fan, who initially hesitated to show the gloves to his father, was visibly ecstatic as he held the gloves close to his chest in joy. The specific details of the young fan and his father are not provided in the article.

England's 414/5 against South Africa was their 7th 400-plus total since the Cricket World Cup 2015, a remarkable turnaround from their humiliating group stage exit. Post the World Cup, England has posted the most 400-plus totals, with 7, while South Africa is next with 3.

The article does not provide information about any other significant events or statistics from the game, beyond those related to England's 400-plus total. Nor does it provide details about Joe Root's progress towards overtaking Sachin Tendulkar's Test runs tally.

A noteworthy moment in the match was Corbin Bosch bowling the over in which Root was caught for exactly 100 runs. This catch, along with the centuries from Root and Bethell, made the game a memorable one for England's cricket fans.

Video Spreads Online: Child takes selfie with Joe Root, receives an extraordinary present from the cricket star, warming hearts with his kind gesture