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In a phenomenal batting spectacle, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen ignited a fervour of excဣitemen꧂t in the cricketing world.
The star cricketers scored astonishing centuries against New Zealand in Match 32 of the ODI World Cup 2023. The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune was the stage for this scintillating showdown, where the breathtaking batting display and determination of the duo left fans and experts in sheer amazement. While Quinton scored his fourth ton, Rassie’s outstanding knock marked his second three-figure score in the ongoing tournament.
Quinton de Kock’s and Rassie van der Dussen’s miraculous performance in ODI World Cup 2023
Quinton’s remarkable journey in the ODI World Cup 2023 has left the cricketing world in awe. With a stunning total of 545 runs in just seven matches, the left-handed batter has emerged as a true batting sensation.
On the other side, Rassie is also leaving n൲o stone unturned to blotch his presence in the cricketing carnival. The right-handed batter has scored 353 runs in seven matches, with a class🐼y average of 50.43.
South Africa posts a mammoth total against New Zealand
The Proteas initiated their innings cautiously, gradually picking up the pace. The opening batters contributed 38 runs for the first wicket, followed by the departure of skipper Temba Bavuma for 24.
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However, what ensued was the De Kock and van der Dussen’ show, rewriting records with every stroke. Their formidable partnership of 200 runs for the second wicket left the Blackcaps reeling, especially after losing Matt Henry to a right hamstr♏ing injury. De Kock notched up 114 runs, while van der Dussen d🐠isplayed brilliance with a scintillating 133 off 118 deliveries.
In the later stages, a spectacular performance by David Miller added 53 runs off just 30 balls, propelling their side well beyond the 350-run mark. South Africa concluded their innings with a formidable toಞtal of 357/4 in the allotted 50 overs.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Quinton de Kock really making it count in his last ODI ﷽WC
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja)
Highest partnershipꦓ for South Africa i💮n ODI World Cup:
256* – JPDuminy & Miller vs ZIM Hamilton
247 – HM Amla & duPlessis vs IRE Canberra
221 – HM Amla & AB deVilliers vs NETH Mohali
204 -deKock & vanderDussen vs SL Delhi 2023
200 -deKock & vanderDussen vs NZ Pune 2023*
— Akki (@Satya7897)
1) The No. 3 Batsman We Want.
2) The No. 3 Batsman We Have. ||— Tarun (@perth_171)
WHERE IS INDIA 🇵🇰💪
— DUCK-MAN°°🦆 (@Muhamma15874875)
It's Revenge Time
South Africa, you can do it ☝️
— Farooq Khan (@farooq_49)
LESSS GOO DİL DİL SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦♥️.
— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial)
SA Batters Contribution in Batting
— Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal)
Temba Bavuma is the father of ♉Pakis🏅tan for today . ||
— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45)
South African batters in this worldcup.
— Jai Upadhyay (@jay_upadhyay14)
We are all Team South Africa tonight ❤️
Lovely work by Sport360 🔥— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)