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In the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the clash between England and South Africa 🥃at the Wankhede Stadium delivered a one-sided♈ contest.
Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, England faced a daunting chaℱllenge as South Africa amassed a formidable total of 399/7 in their 50 overs.
Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen added 151 runs for the sixth wicket
Heinrich Klaasen‘s sensational knock of 109 runs from 67 deliveries anchored South Africa’s innings, well-supported by valuable contributions from Reeza Hendricks (85 runs) and Marco Jansen (75 runs).
Klaasen and Jansen 💝added a 1🔯51-run partnership for the six wicket and took the Proteas side to a mammoth total.
England’s bowlers struggled to contain the South African onslaught, with Reece Topley and Adil Rashid being the pick of the bowlers, claiming three and 🅷two wickets respectively.
South African pacers dismantle England’s batting unit
Chasing a mammoth target of 400, England’s batting lineup faltered, succumbing to the pressure imposed by a disciplined South African bowling attack.
Tailender Mark Wood’s blistering 43 runs off 17 balls provided some respite, but it was not enough as England were bundled out for 170 runs in 22 overs. South African pacers exhibited a dominant performance, with Gerald Coetzee taking 3 wickets, while Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi picked up two wickets apiece.
Result
The match concluded with South Africa clinching a convincܫing victory by a substant🧔ial margin of 229 runs, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling departments.
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Biggest defeats by runs for England in ODIs
- 229 vs South Africa, Mumbai in 2023
- 221 vs Australia, Melourne in 2022
- 219 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo in 2018
Here’s how Twitter reacted to South Africa’s thumping win:
It is going to be a loooong 20 days for England
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
What an incredible performance by South Africa tonight! Outdid the defending champs in 𒆙all departments.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
What an absolute washout by 💙the Proteas! Lethal cricket to knock down the defending champs!!👏��
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Klass act by Klaasen!!
He is extremely good at picking the length early and does it better than most. Initially Marco played ꧃sensibly and later attac😼ked brutally. Key partnership to take SA to 399.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Complete Domination 👑
— Sachya (@sachya2002)
England heading for early world cup exit. Bazzball does no🍌t work i💛n India.
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1)
Standing ovation for Henrich Klassen. No other grou🐼nd in the country can match the atmosphere of Wankhede cricket stadium.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
The whole Wankhede Stadium crowd on their feet to applaud the mast𝕴erclass of Heinrich Klaasen 🔥
— VINEETH𓃵👑 (@sololoveee)
Power hitting at its BEST🔥🔥🔥
You are ꧋mi🌃ssing something if you aren’t watching 🫣— Bhavna Balakrishnan (@Bhavna__B)
A monumental victory for South Africa against Englaওnd 🤯
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup)
England: We are world champions
South Africa:
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
