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In a thrilling encounter during Match 3 of the ICC Cricket ODI World Cup 2023, South Africa showcased their dominance with a commanding 102- run victory over Sri Lanka. The game played at the Arun Ja♒itley International Stadium in New Delhi, witnessed a high-scoring battle that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats.
South Africa’s strong start
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first, setting the stage for South Africa’s strong batting performance. Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram deliver🐠ed standout centuries a﷽s the Proteas amassed a formidable 428/5. Notably, this total now stands as the highest team score in ODI World Cup history, reflecting the South Africa’s batting prowess.
Sri Lanka’s challenging chase
Chasing a monumental target, Sri Lanka faced an early setback as opener Pathum Nissanka departed for a duck. However, wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis showcased exceptional determination and resilience, contributing 76 runs before falling to the premier pacer Kagiso Rabada in the 13th over. Sri Lanka found themselves stru꧋ggling at 150/5.
Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka’s fighting partnership
Despite the adversity, Charith Asalanka (79) and captain Dasun Shanaka (68) displayed unwavering resolve, stitching together a vital 82-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Their efforts gave Sri🃏 Lanka a glimmer of hope.
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South Africa’s resolute bowling
Nevertheless, the South African bowlers remained resolute. Lungi Ngidi eventually dismissed Asalanka, and soon after some time Shanaka too departed as it marked the eighth wicket falling. In the end, Sri Lanka fell short by 81 runs, highl🥂ighting South Africa’s well-rounded performance in both batting and bowling.
Player of the match: Aiden Markram
The Player of the Match award was rightly presented to Markram for his exceptional achievement of recording the fastest ODI hundred in World Cup history. Markram’s brilliant performance played a pivotal role in securing victory💖 for the Proteas.
Looking Ahead
W🌟ith this resounding victory, South Africa looks ahead to their upcoming fixtures in the tღournament, aiming to build on this momentum and make a strong statement in the global showpiece event. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will seek to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches, determined to leave a mark on the competition.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
clash against Sri Lanka 💪 📝:— ICC (@ICC)
— PUMA South Africa (@PUMASouthAfrica)
clash against Sri Lanka 💪 📝:— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup)
…— Dasuni Athauda (@AthaudaDasuni)
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
record-breaking century helps Aiden Markram win the covete⛄d award ⚡ | 🅘— ICC (@ICC)
WIN BY 102 RUNS 🚨A record-breaking match comes t♎o an end as we get our campaign off to a solid s🐠tart
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888)
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