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.
"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15.
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.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Pakistan's Semi-final Chances Get Boost With New Zealand's Loss To South Africa
World Cup 2023 Points Table:Things are suddenly looking slightly positive for the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. After losing four straight matches at the marquee event, the 1992 Cricket World Cup champions returned to winning ways with a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Kolkata on Tuesday. The win catapulted them to the fifth spot with three wins in seven games. And now, they have more good news with New Zealand losing to South Africa in a Cricket World Cup match in Pune. (World Cup 2023 points 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.
De Kock, Van der Dussen tons guide South Africa to 357-4 against New Zealand
Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as South Africa made 357-4 against New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium on Wednesday.