South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs as World Cup qualification race heats up
South Africa returned to their familiar template of batting the opposition out of the game at the World Cup as they brushed New Zealand aside in Pune.
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South Africa Captain Temba Bavuma Hails Proteas' "Clinical Display With Bat" After Win Over New Zealand
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was pleased with his team's clinical display with the bat after defeating New Zealand by 190 runs on Wednesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Proteas came out on top against close competitors New Zealand, recording their first win over the Blackcaps since 1999 in the men's World Cup. Bavuma lavished praise on centurions Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen for their clinical display with the bat. To assist the Proteas win their sixth game in seven, De Kock blasted his fourth century of the World Cup, and Van der Dussen also slammed a ton.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Quinton De Kock, Rassie Van Der Dussen And Bowlers Power South Africa To Massive Win Over New Zealand
Quinton de Kock and Rassie Van der Dussen brought cricket back to prominence in South Africa amid the euphoria over the country's epic triumph in rugby, their scintillating hundreds ensuring a 190-run hammering of New Zealand in the World Cup in Pune on Wednesday. De Kock (114 off 116 balls) hit his fourth century of the tournament to go level with Kumar Sangakkara who achieved the feat in the 2015 edition, while Van der Dussen blazed away to a 118-ball 133 as South Africa racked up an imposing 357 for four after being asked to bat first.
South Africa thrash New Zealand to close in on Cricket World Cup semi-finals
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen both hit centuries as South Africa thrashed New Zealand by 190 runs to go top of the World Cup table.
De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand
:Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as semi-finals-bound South Africa sealed a comprehensive 190-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven matches.
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Both Sides Look To Strengthen Top 4 Grip
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand will take on South Africa in a clash of heavyweights of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the clash which will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The Blackcaps lost a high-scoring encounter to Australia by just five runs and with four wins, two losses and eight points sit at the third spot in the points table. South Africa, on the other hand, occupy the second spot with 10 points from six matches. South Africa have not defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match since 1999. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy Pick
New Zealand enters the upcoming match against South Africa on the heels of a closely-fought five-run loss to Australia. While the Kiwis remain in the race for the knockout stage, a victory against the Proteas would solidify their position. The team, led by Tom Latham, currently holds the third spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup standings with eight points from six matches. On the other hand, South Africa, coming off a thrilling one-run victory over Pakistan, has climbed to the second position with 10 points from six games. A win against New Zealand would propel them to the top of the points table. (World Cup 2023 points table)
Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan Players Fined 20 Percent Of Match Fee. The Reason Is...
Pakistan players have been fined 20 percent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rate against South Africa in a Cricket World Cup 2023 game which they lost by a solitary wicket. According to an International Cricket Council (ICC) media release, "Match Referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after Babar Azam's side was ruled to be four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration." In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC's 'Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel', which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.