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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Aiden Markram Stars As Record-Setting South Africa Defeat Sri Lanka

South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas bettered the previous World Cup high of 417 made by Australia against Afghanistan at Perth in 2015. Their 428-5 was also the ninth highest total in all one-day internationals. Markram, who went on to make 106, beat the previous record for fastest World Cup century which was claimed by Ireland's Kevin O'Brien off 50 balls against England at Bengaluru in 2011. His first 50 on Saturday came from 34 balls while he needed only 15 more deliveries to add the next 50.

South Africa Become First Team Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat In Cricket World Cup History

Aiden Markram smashed the fastest World Cup century off just 49 balls, while Quinton De Kock and Rassie van der Dussen also made punishing hundreds as South Africa sounded early warning with a mammoth 428/5 against Sri Lanka in their World Cup match on Saturday. This was the third 400-plus total by South Africa in Cricket World Cup history as they became the first team ever to achieve this feat. De Kock (100 off 84 balls), Dussen (108 off 110 balls) and Markram (106 off 54 balls) went on a rampage to power South Africa past the highest World Cup total ever — Australia's 417/7 against Afghanistan in the 2015 edition.

Markram smashes fastest World Cup ton as S Africa amass record total

NEW DELHI : Aiden Markram smashed a 49-ball hundred, the fastest in the history of 50-overs World Cup cricket, as South Africa racked up a tournament record total of 428-5 against a listless Sri Lanka on Saturday.

'Walking on water': Klaasen in free flow depends on how Proteas' top order fares, says skipper

It will be up to the Proteas' top-order to set the tone for explosive batter Heinrich Klaasen to open the taps at the Cricket World Cup in India, according to captain Temba Bavuma.

New Zealand vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match Highlights: NZ Beat SA Challenge

New Zealand vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match, Highlights:New Zealand disposed of the South African challenge by seven runs courtesy Duckworth-Lewis method in theWorld Cup warm-up game on Monday. New Zealand posted a healthy 321 for 6 in 50 overs with Devon Conway (78 off 73 balls) and Tom Latham (52 off 56 balls) scoring half-centuries. Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen both got three wickets apiece. Due to inclement weather, South Africa needed 219 in 37 overs as per DLS score and they fought well but ended up scoring 211 for 4 in the stipulated overs. Quinton de Kock, set to retire after the World Cup, looked in good touch, scoring 84 of 89 balls. Rassie van der Dussen with 51 was the other half-century maker.(Scorecard)

Under the radar South Africa looking to surprise

JOHANNESBURG : The Cricket World Cup trophy has proven elusive for South Africa over the years, with the side earning the tag of "chokers" after a series of failures, and while they hope to spring a surprise this year they arrive in India with less expectation of success.

South Africa vs Afghanistan Warm-Up ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

South Africa vs Afghanistan Warm-up ODI Live Score: An intriguing contest unfolds in Trivandrum as South Africa take on Afghanistan in their first warm-up match ahead of the start of the ODI World Cup 2023. In their recent 5-match ODI assignment against Australia, South Africa secured a 3-2 win. The Proteas would look to carry the same momentum forward and hope to iron out a few flaws that exist in their team. As for Afghanistan, they couldn't go far in the Asia Cup 2023 but put some brilliant performances on display in almost all matches. Now, a new challenge awaits them. (LIVE Scorecard)

Bavuma blow: Proteas skipper to miss World Cup warm-ups

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma will return to South Africa and miss the Cricket World Cup warm-ups.

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Aiden Markram Stars As Record-Setting South Africa Defeat Sri Lanka

South Africa Become First Team Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat In Cricket World Cup History

Markram smashes fastest World Cup ton as S Africa amass record total

'Walking on water': Klaasen in free flow depends on how Proteas' top order fares, says skipper

New Zealand vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match Highlights: NZ Beat SA Challenge

Under the radar South Africa looking to surprise

South Africa vs Afghanistan Warm-Up ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Bavuma blow: Proteas skipper to miss World Cup warm-ups