South Africa Vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 Match

Three centuries, including the fastest ever in a World Cup, marked South Africa’s strong start to their World Cup campaign with a convincing 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in Delhi. The progressively dominant centuries from Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, and Aiden Markram turned out to be the key contributions, as a determined Sri Lankan team faced a formidable South African side showcasing their batting prowess.

South Africa announced their presence in the ICC World Cup 2023 with a convincing 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas set a new record for the highest score in the ICC World Cup 2023, reaching 428, while Sri Lanka managed 326 in their chase.

Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka formed a partnership to add some runs, but Charith Asalanka was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. Sri Lanka faced a tough challenge in pursuit of a high target set by South Africa.

Sri Lankan openers began the chase for 429 runs cautiously, but Marco Jansen removed Pathum Nissanka early. Kusal Mendis displayed explosive form, hitting consecutive sixes, but was eventually dismissed by Marco Jansen. Kusal Perara also fell victim to Marco Jansen, leaving Sadeera Samarawickrama to support Kusal Mendis.

The explosive South African innings concluded, setting several records. South Africa became the first team to achieve three centuries in a World Cup match, and Aiden Markram secured the fastest century in ICC World Cup history. This also marked the highest total score by a team in the ICC World Cup.

Sri Lankan bowlers found some success with the dismissals of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, but the following two batsmen, Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen, proved equally dominant. The South African innings approached the 400-run mark.

South Africa sets new World Cup records

• South Africa’s total of 428 for 5 against Sri Lanka in Delhi now holds the record for the highest score in the men’s ODI World Cup, surpassing Australia’s 417 for 5 against Afghanistan in 2015. It also stands as the highest ODI total against Sri Lanka, surpassing India’s 414 for 7 in 2009 in Rajkot.
• This match marked the eighth time South Africa has scored 400-plus in ODIs, the most by any team. Out of these, three have occurred in World Cup matches, while all other teams have achieved two 400-plus scores in total.
• This game witnessed a historic moment with three centuries in South Africa’s innings, a first in World Cup history. Quinton de Kock (100), Rassie van der Dussen (108), and Aiden Markram (106) achieved this feat.
• Aiden Markram’s remarkable century, achieved off just 49 balls, now holds the record for the fastest hundred in the ODI World Cup. This breaks the previous 50-ball record set by Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien against England in 2011.
• South Africa’s recent form in ODIs has been outstanding, achieving four consecutive 300-plus totals. They accomplished three in a row during the recent home series against Australia, marking the first time South Africa has achieved four consecutive 300-plus totals in ODIs.
• The partnership between de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen amassed an impressive 204 runs, setting a new high for South Africa against Sri Lanka in ODIs.
• Quinton de Kock’s century against Sri Lanka in this World Cup match marked his 17th in ODIs, a remarkable feat before achieving his maiden World Cup century.
• Four specialist Sri Lanka bowlers conceded 80-plus runs against South Africa – Kasun Rajitha (90), Dilshan Madushanka (86), Matheesha Pathirana (95), and Dunith Wellalage (81). This marks the second instance of four bowlers conceding 80-plus runs in a men’s ODI innings. The first was when the Netherlands faced England in Amstelveen last year.
• The total runs scored by both South Africa and Sri Lanka in Delhi reached an astounding 754, making it the highest aggregate for a men’s ODI World Cup match. The previous highest was 714 runs between Australia and Bangladesh during the 2019 edition at Trent Bridge.
• The match in Delhi witnessed a combined total of 31 sixes from South Africa and Sri Lanka, ranking as the joint-second most for a World Cup game. The record stands at 33 sixes in the 2019 game between England and Afghanistan in Manchester, while New Zealand and West Indies collectively hit 31 sixes in Wellington during the quarter-final of the 2015 edition.”

SA Vs SL Match Score Card

 South Africa vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: SCORECARD 

South Africa

Quinton de Kock 100

Temba Bavuma 8

Rassie van der Dussen 108

Aiden Markram 106

Heinrich Klaasen 32

David Miller 39

Marco Jansen

Sri Lanka bowling

Kasun Rajitha 1/90 (10)

Dilshan Madushanka 2/86 (10)

Dasun Shanaka 0/36 (6)

Dhananjaya de Silva 0/39 (4)

Matheesha Pathirana 1/95 (10)

Dunith Wellalage 1/81 (10)

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka 0

Kusal Perera 3

Kusal Mendis 76

Sadeera Samarawickrama 23

Charith Asalanka 79

Dhananjaya de Silva 11

Dasun Shanaka 68

Dunith Wellalage 0

Kasun Rajitha 33

Matheesha Pathirana 5

Dilshan Madushanka 4

South Africa bowling

Lungi Ngidi 1/49 (8)

Marco Jansen 2/92 (10)

Kagiso Rabada 2/50 (7.5)

Keshav Maharaj 2/62 (10)

Gerald Coetzee 3/68 (9)