Australian leg spinner Adam Zampa had a regrettable world record-breaking performance, conceding 113 runs in 10 overs against South Africa.
South Africa Triumphs in High-Scoring Thriller Against Australia
Adam Zampa’s bowling proved to be costly in the fourth ODI between South Africa and Australia at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. His performance led to a shameful world record being associated with his name, as he conceded 113 runs without taking a single wicket. He jointly setting a record for the most expensive bowler in ODIs, equaling the record of former Australian bowler Mick Lewis. This record was established during the Proteas’ historic chase of 434 runs in Johannesburg, where Lewis also gave away 113 runs in 10 overs.
Heinrich Klaasen’s Explosive Century Powers South Africa
During Zampa’s bowling spell, the batsmen punished him, hitting 9 sixes and 8 fours. In the 48th over, Miller and Klaasen collectively scored 26 runs off his bowling. Heinrich Klaasen played a brilliant innings, scoring 174 runs off 83 balls, which included 13 fours and 13 sixes. His century innings of 174 runs played a pivotal role in South Africa’s victory.
David Miller’s Heroics Secure Victory for the Proteas
In addition to Klaasen’s performance, David Miller also made a significant impact in the match, scoring 82 runs in 45 innings and securing an unbeaten half-century. He achieved this milestone with the help of 6 fours and 5 sixes. Klaasen and Miller formed a remarkable partnership of 222 runs in 94 deliveries.
This partnership was their fastest double-century partnership in ODIs. South Africa posted a massive score of 416 runs in 50 overs. Josh Hazlewood was the leading wicket-taker for Australia with 2 wickets, while Marcus Stoinis, Michael Neser, and Nathan Ellis each took one wicket.
South Africa’s playing eleven:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (captain), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller.
Australia’s playing eleven:
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Michael Neser, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis.
