The Proteas will feature in another blockbuster match at the Cricket World Cup this week as they aim to continue building momentum.
campaign with an impressive result as Aiden Markram recorded the fastest century ever at a Men’s Cricket World Cup to help thump Sri Lanka by 102 runs in Delhi on Saturday.South Africa’s T20 International captain plundered 14 fours and three sixes in a world-wind 106 off 54 balls – reaching three figures in only 49 balls – and was one of three centurions along with Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen .
The trio helped Rob Walter’s side amass the highest team total ever scored in the history of the global spectacle after they posted a formidable 428 for five. In reply, the Asian side were bowled out for 326 with more than five overs to spare.will next take on Australia this Thursday, 12 October12 October: v Australia, Lucknow24 October: v Bangladesh, Mumbai10 November: Afghanistan, Ahmedabad. The top four qualify for the knockout stage and semi-finals.
Temba Bavuma , Gerald Coetzee , Quinton de Kock , Reeza Hendricks , Marco Jansen , Heinrich Klaasen , Keshav Maharaj , Aiden Markram , David Miller , Lungi Ngidi , Andile Phehlukwayo , Kagiso Rabada , Tabraiz Shamsi , Rassie van der Dussen and Lizaad Williams .
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