ENG vs RSA, 20th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
ScoreCard
RSA (399-7 (50 Ov))
ENG (170-10 (22 Ov))
Won
Lost
Mom:
Heinrich Klaasen
Tournament:
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Date:
Sat Oct 21 2023 02:00 PM (IST)
Toss Winner:
Toss Winner : ENG( Opts to Field)
The South African Onslaught :A monumental victory for South Africa against England 🤯
- South Africa posted a formidable total of 399-7 in their 50 overs, setting a daunting target for England.
- The highest run-rate in a 150-run stand in the history of the men's Cricket World Cup Heinrich Klaasen & Marco Jansen 💥 151(76)
- Heinrich Klaasen was the star of the South African innings, scoring a spectacular century with 109 runs.
- Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen also made vital contributions with 85 and 60 runs, respectively.
- England faced an uphill battle while chasing South Africa's mammoth total. They were under immense pressure from the outset.
- South Africa's bowlers dismantled England's batting order, with Gerald Coetzee leading the charge, taking three important wickets.
- Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen also contributed significantly with two wickets each.
- Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson entertained in the end with 4s and 6s flying from their bat,Wood Scored 43(17) and Gus Atkinson35(21)
- Heinrich Klaasen was deservedly awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding century that set the tone for South Africa's dominant performance.
- England with this heart-wrenching loss slip to 9th on the table.