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South Africa locked horns with New Zealand in the 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match took place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and saw the Proteas beat the Kiwis in a one-sided affair.
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen shine for South Africa
Asked to bat first, the Proteas’ batters stole the show and posted a commanding total of 357-4 in their allotted 50 overs. It was Quinton de Kock and Rassie Van der Dussen’s centuries that paved the way for South Africa’s innings. De Kock played a blazing knock of 114 runs from 116 deliveries, featuring ten fours and three sixes, and it also marked his fourth century in the ongoing tournament. On the other hand, Van der Dussen‘s hammered 113 runs from 118 balls, embellished with nine fours and five sixes.
David Miller’s blitz
David Miller‘s explosive cameo added to the South African total. His 53 runs from just 30 deliveries included some breathtaking strokes, leaving fans thrilled.
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New Zealand’s batters struggle to get going
In reply, New Zealand’s batting struggled to cope with the daunting target set by South Africa. With the required run rate spiralling out of control, the Kiwi batters found themselves in a difficult situation, and their innings was a tale of struggle and frustration as they were unable to form substantial partnerships. Will Young showed character for New Zealand with a gritty 30, and Daryl Mitchell contributed 24 runs. However, wickets tumbled at regular intervals, with the fall of key batsmen such as Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Tom Latham. Although Glenn Phillips (60) showed resilience and fought back, the target proved too much for the Blackcaps and they were eventually bowled oꩵut.
South Africa’s bowlers, led by Marco Jansen (3/31) and Keshav Maharaj (4/46), were ruthless in their approach. They dismantled New Zealand’s batting order with ease, ultimately bowling them out for a mere 167 runs in just 35.3 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to South Africa’s resounding victory:
New Zealand is losing steamꦗ now. Doubt if Henry will be fit for the Pakistan game. Pakistan must fancy beating NZ
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)
Bowlers after bowling to Quinton de Kock👑in this World Cup🫣. A dream World Cup for a player before reti💧rement💯
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
I am afraid New Zealand's campaign is in danger of capsizing here……
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
What a World Cup Quinton is having. Four ♎centuries in seven games is just phenomenal
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)
Congratulations South Africa you've been amazing throughout the World Cup. 👏
Proteas win over New Zealand brought Pakist⭕an on the track, and now Pakistan vs New Zealand game will be appropriate for both teams like ♔a knockout on Saturday.— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar)
South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs. A very good result for Pakistan and Afghanistan whose semi-final hopes stay alive. Though only just…
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz)
Quinton De Kock is having a dream run in his last ODI World Cup🅺. 4 centuries from just 7 matc🎐hes, crazy stuff.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Congratulations Pakis𓄧tan opps I meꦏan Congrats South Africa won by 190 runs😁
Quinton de Kock 114/116 & Rassie van der Dussen 133/118 played absolute game changer knocks.
Keshav Maharaj brilliant 4 wicket spell & Marco Jansen 3 wickets showcased their ๊bowling ꦏbrilliance and…— Khadija (@khadijatweets_)
Quinton de Kock first to player to score 500 runs in this World Cup 2023.
A Unbelievable ending for Qui♛nton de Kock in ODI Cricket, His Retirement after This WC is So Memorable and Great Achievement To him
— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee)
No matter how easy it is to chase on a particular pitch-ground…there’s a lot of merit in batting first against this South African mean-batting-machine.
4 centuries by QDK. Rassie closing on ܫto his second. T꧅hey are just unbelievably good batting first.— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Records broken by Quinton De Kock today:
– 1st South African to score 500 runs in a WC edition.
– Most sixes in a WC edition as a Wicketkeeper.
– 3rd in history to score 4 or more WC centuries.
– Most runs as a Wicketkeeper in a WC edition.
– 1st to reach 500 runs in this WC.
-…— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
– 4 Hundreds for De Kock.
– 2 Hundreds for Van Der Dussen.
– 1 Hundred for Markram.
– 1 Hundred for Klassen.South African batting in World Cup 2023 is 🔥
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
South Africa 🇿🇦beat England In Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup on the same day, they beat New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final and they are about to beat New Zealand in Cricket World❀ Cup game too, say what you want about them but they are a great sporting nation 👏👏👏🙌
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay)
