South Africa fielded a strong team with explosive batsmen in the ODI World Cup, and they dominated against Australia today. South Africa, who previously scored a massive 428 runs against Sri Lanka, secured a victory.
Quinton de Kock notched up his second consecutive century, and Aidan Markram displayed excellent innings. South Africa presented a tough challenge while batting, and Australia’s fielding was subpar, with several dropped catches.
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. Quinton and Bavuma opened, forming a partnership of 108 runs. Bavuma, who got two lives, was finally dismissed by Glenn Maxwell. Van der Deusen played well but was taken out by Adam Zampa. Quinton completed his century in 90 balls but got dismissed by Maxwell.
Aidan Markram and Heinrich Klaasen made an impact, taking on the Aussie bowlers. Markram showcased his aggressive style and completed a half-century in 41 balls. Markram was caught while trying to edge past Pat Cummins, scoring 56 runs. Hazlewood picked up a crucial wicket, and Klaasen was dismissed for 29 runs.
Marco Jansson’s contribution in the last over pushed South Africa’s total to 311 for 7. Starc caught David Miller in the 49th over and dropped another easy catch in the same over. Warner managed to catch Jansen in the 50th over, and Mites Starc took two wickets in the final over.
