Markram scores fastest century, South Africa post highest World cup total of 428 for five against Srilanka
In the process, South Africa past the highest World Cup total ever — Australia’s 417/7 against Afghanistan in the 2015 edition.
In the process, South Africa past the highest World Cup total ever — Australia’s 417/7 against Afghanistan in the 2015 edition.
With this victory, South Africa won the series 2-1, defeating a quality England side in their own territory. In their first innings, South Africa scored 191/5 in their 20 overs.
The Sun Risers Hyderabad managed to restrict the explosive KKR batting lineup to a score of 175/8 in 20 overs after the end of the first innings which eventually led to a cruising victory for Hyderabad.
However, the most miserly bowling effort came from Tabraiz Shamsi, who conceded just 11 runs in his four overs and claimed the wicket of Chris Gayle, who was dismissed for 11.
The right-handed batsman will not play the remaining three Tests of the series. His injury will require surgery and will remove him from play for at least six weeks.
The standby captain of the South African cricket team, Aiden Markram, praised Indian spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav for…
Going into the third game, India is unlikely to tinker with the winning combination.
India have taken the lead of 1-0 in the series.
South Africa had won three-match Test series by 2-1.
