South Africa beat the United States by 18 runs in their first match of the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup in Antigua.
Opening batter Quinton de Kock hit his 15th T20 International century and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took 3/18.
The US side, who are 12 places below the Proteas in the T20 world rankings, put up another fight after springing a surprise by progressing beyond the group stages.Set a target of 195 runs to win, the US struggled to build partnerships, with the Proteas attack taking regular wickets as they contained the tournament co-hosts in their chase.
Hitting his 15th T20 International century, the experienced top-order star combined in a 78-run partnership for the second wicket with Proteas captain
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