New Delhi: South Africa posted a huge score of 429 runs against Sri Lanka in its opening match for ICC World Cup 2023 which is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
International Cricket Council tweeted to celebrate the win. “Just the 429 runs required for Sri Lanka. South Africa’s record-breaking feats have set up a mammoth”, tweeted ICC.
Aiden Markran smashed the fastest World Cup century off just 49 balls, while Quinton De Kock and Rassie van der Dussen also made punishing hundreds as South Africa sounded early watning with a mammoth 429/5 against Sri lanka on Saturday.
This was the third 400-plus total by South Africa in Cricket World Cup history as they became the first team ever to achieve this feat.
Making the most of a favourable pitch against a depleted and erring Sri Lankan bowling line-up, South African batters motored on at a high scoring rate in the middle-overs to wrest control.
An early blow was dealt when Dilshan Madushanka pinned Temba Bavuma (8) in front of the wicket, but that was the only moment of joy for the Sri Lankans.
De Kock and Van der Dussen, came together a mere 10 balls into the contest, were separated only after putting their team in a commanding position with the fourth highest ever partnership for any wicket for South Africa in the World Cup.