The explosive South African innings is finally over and this was the innings of records as South Africa became the first team to have 3 centuries in a World Cup match, Aiden Markram became the fastest batter to score century in ICC World Cup history and this the highest total score by a team in the ICC World Cup.
Sri Lanka bowlers got some success with Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen’s wicket, but the next two batsman- Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen are equally dominating. South African innings is inching closer to 400.
Sri Lanka Squad:
Wicket Keeper:
Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters:
Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka
All Rounders:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers:
Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha
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South Africa Full Squad:
Wicket Keeper:
Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters:
Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen
All Rounders:
Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams
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Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen changed gears after first powerplay and smashed some big shots against Sri Lankan spinners. Both batters smashed their respective half-centuries and are taking their team towards a big score.
Sri Lankan pacers dominated the game completely during the first 10 overs. Dilshan Madushanka dismissed skipper Temba Bavuma on a great ball after which Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen remained very silent during the first 10 overs.
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl in their World Cup opener against South Africa on 7 October. The face off will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. South Africa are fielding four pacers and one specialist spinner in Keshav Maharaj while Sri Lanka have gone with three fast bowlers and as many all-rounders.
The South African squad was bowled out at 99 the last time they played here. Sri Lanka has only won once in five meetings at this site.
Delhi has an excellent pitch for batters, with tiny borders that allow them to earn more points. Furthermore, as the game progresses, the dry pitch can provide significant assistance to spinners. On this surface, the average first-inning score is 230. With a winning percentage of 60%, teams batting second have a strong track record at this venue.
The weather prediction for Delhi is bright with a low probability of rain. AccuWeather predicts a sunny day with a clear sky and roughly 45% humidity, providing for ideal playing conditions.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match
1. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first
2. South African batters started steady but Kasun Rajitha’s pace soon dismissed skipper Temba Bavuma
3. Sri Lankan pacers are dominating completely and not giving any space to batters to score runs.
4. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen remained silent during first 10 overs but then changed gears
5. Both batters completed their half-centuries and playing a great partnership to take South Africa’s score forward.
6. Quinton de Kock successfully smashed his 1st World Cup century, but got dismissed on the very next ball.
7. Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed soon after his century and Aiden Markram continued the onslaught.
8. Aiden Markram became the fastest batter to score century in ICC World Cup in just 49 balls.
9. And with a strong finish by David Miller, South Africa scored the highest run in history of ICC World Cup- 428 runs.
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07 Oct 2023, 06:15 PM ISTSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa scores 428 runs in 50 overs
The explosive South African innings is finally over and this was the innings of records as South Africa became the first team to have 3 centuries in a World Cup match, Aiden Markram became the fastest batter to score century in ICC World Cup history and this the highest total score by a team in the ICC World Cup.
South Africa scores highest score of the World ,South Africa has crossed previous highest score in the ICC World Cup which was 417 and is currently playing at 424/5 in 49.3 overs.
South Africa scores 419/5 in 49 overs
South Africa
David Miller 33
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 85
Rassie van der Dussen 85
And some more boundaries ,South African batters are continuing the onslaught against Sri Lankan bowlers and even targeting the good bowlers now. ,South Africa scores 168/1 in 27 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 76
Rassie van der Dussen 80
Skill FOUR by Rassie van der Dussen Rassie van der Dussen placed the ball right into the gap and it is a very skillful FOUR against Kasun Rajitha, South Africa scores 159/1 in 26 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 75
Rassie van der Dussen 72
07 Oct 2023, 04:02 PM ISTSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka in desperate need of wickets
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South Africa scores 158/1 in 25 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 75
Rassie van der Dussen 71
07 Oct 2023, 03:55 PM ISTSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa scores 144/1 in 24 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 66
Rassie van der Dussen 66
Sri Lanka bowling
Good bowling from Dunith Wellalage
On one side when Dhananjaya de Silva is leaking some runs, spinner Dunith Wellalage is keeping the bowling tight.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa scores 139/1 in 23 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 61
Rassie van der Dussen 66
Sri Lanka bowling
Kasun Rajitha 0/17 (4)
Dilshan Madushanka 1/23 (5)
Dasun Shanaka 0/24 (4)
Dhananjaya de Silva 0/39 (4)
Matheesha Pathirana 0/23 (4)
Dunith Wellalage 0/13 (2)
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: South Africa scores 127/1 in 22 overs
South Africa
Quinton de Kock 50
Rassie van der Dussen 65
Sri Lanka bowling
Kasun Rajitha 0/17 (4)
Dilshan Madushanka 1/23 (5)
Dasun Shanaka 0/24 (4)
Dhananjaya de Silva 0/27 (3)
Matheesha Pathirana 0/23 (4)
Dunith Wellalage 0/13 (2)
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Quinton de Kock hits 50
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Explosive batsman Quinton de Kock smashed a magical 50 as the veteran players take South African innings forward
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score: The partnership is becoming dangerous
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Live Score Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen partnership are getting dangerous and Sri Lankan bowlers are desperately looking for wicket now.
