The Proteas gave Australia a proper hiding in Lucknow and continue to build confidence after an impressive start to the World Cup.
Mandatory Credit: South Africa cricketer Quinton de Kock raises his bat after his century during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and South Africa at Atal Behari Vajpayee stadium in Ekana, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on October 12, 2023.
Also for the second match in a row, Quinton de Kock tonned up, smashing 109 off 106 balls as South Africa made 311 for 7.De Kock put on 108 for the first wicket with Temba Bavuma, before the skipper became the first man back in the hut for 35.Kagiso Rabada found form at a great time and combined with Marco Jansen to snatch early wickets that set Australia back.
Each of the Proteas bowlers were able to pick up a scalp as South Africa bowled Australia out for 177 to secure a 134-run win.: “A great win for the boys, assessed conditions well, played accordingly, stuck to our strengths and came out on top. They were potent up front, so we assessed our scoring options. Definitely thought it was above-par, seen from the Lucknow team it gets harder at night and it did prove that.
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