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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 th🌜e Arun Jaitley International Stadium in New Delhi, witnessed a highဣ-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 ไde Kock, Rassie van𝓰 der Dussen, and Aiden Markram delivered standout centuries as 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 struggling at 150/5.
Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka’s fighting partnership
Despite the adversity, Charith Asalanka (79) and captain Dasun Shanaka (6♏8) 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, highlighting 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
With this resounding victory, South Africa looks ahead to their upcoming fixtures in the tournament, 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 ಌstronger in their upcoming matches, determined to leave a mark on the competition.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
SOUTH AFRICA BEAT SRI LANKA BY 102 RUNS….!!!
A thumping victory led by three batters scor💟ing terrific hundreds with De Kock, Dussen & M🔥arkram.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
A stell♓ar batting p��erformance helps South Africa to a massive win in their clash against Sri Lanka 💪 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
No better feeling than that Winning Feeling 🤩
— PUMA South Africa (@PUMASouthAfrica)
A stellar batting performance help෴s South Africa to a massive win in their cla😼sh against Sri Lanka 💪 📝:
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup)
South Africa wins by 102 Runs 🇿🇦 🏏
Many recꦓords broken including Highꦛest number of runs scored in an ODI match.
Sri Lanka gave a worthy fight backꦡ but fell🥂 behind.
A much needed confidence bo🍎ost for the 🇱🇰 Captain who seems to be entering into form. …
— Dasuni Athauda (@AthaudaDasuni)
SOUTH AFRICA DEFEATED SRI LANKA BY 102 RUNS!!
A great start by Proteas to their World Cup campaign – a dominating victory over Sri Lanka.
754 runs scored at the Delhi Stadium tonight!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Never Ever Underestimate South Africa 🇿🇦🔥
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504)
SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 102 RUNS. 🇿🇦
After 3 centuries and 428 ru🌌ns on the board, it was too muc꧅h to ask for from the Lankan batters. Proteas start their campaign with a big win. ⚡️
— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75)
A Men's record-breaking century helps Aiden Markram win the coveted award ⚡ |
— ICC (@ICC)
RESULT | WIN BY 102 RUNS 🚨
A record-breaking match comesಌ to an end as we get our campaign off to a solid start
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 1𓄧02 runs, But good fight by Lankans.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888)
A comprehensive win for South Africa:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
