ODI World Cup 2023: De Kock powers South Africa to large win over Bangladesh

Another day, one other run feast for South Africa!

At the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, the Proteas rode on Quinton de Kock’s 174 and a blitzkrieg 90 from Heinrich Klassen to plunder 144 off the final ten overs, to place up a mammoth 382 for 5. Then it handed a 149-run defeat to Bangladesh and bolstered its possibilities of a last-four spot within the World Cup.

Had it not been for Mahmadullah (111, 111b, 11×4, 4×6), who waged a lone battle after the South African tempo assault took the fizz out of the chase, Bangladesh wouldn’t have reached 233.

The seasoned batter delayed the inevitable with just a few massive hits and solid a 68-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Mustafizur Rahman.

But for a facet that was reeling at 58 for five in 15 overs after Marco Jansen jolted its top-order, Mahmadullah’s efforts weren’t sufficient to keep away from a fourth defeat on the trot.

The day, nonetheless, belonged to de Kock.

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock walks in the direction of dressing room after being dismissed on 174.
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EMMANUAL YOGINI/The Hindu

Featuring in his a hundred and fiftieth ODI, he turned the sixth batter to attain three lots of in a single World Cup and likewise overtook Virat Kohli as the very best run-getter (407) of the continued one.

Banking on his expertise of taking part in on the iconic venue throughout his stint with Mumbai Indians, de Kock guided his staff to changing into the primary facet to register three 350-plus scores in a single World Cup.

A few days in the past, it hammered 143 runs in its final ten overs in opposition to England, and on a slightly flat deck, South Africa prolonged its tally by a run in opposition to Bangladesh, regardless of wobbling at 36 for 2 inside eight overs.

AS IT HAPPENED – SOUTH AFRICA vs BANGLADESH

Early on, Bangladesh confirmed intent as Shoriful Islam made good use of the brand new ball and castled Reeza Hendricks, whereas Rassie van der Dussen was trapped leg earlier than by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

However, the enjoyment was short-lived as de Kock rebuilt with stand-in captain Aiden Markram (60, 69b, 7×4) and solid a 131-run partnership for the third wicket. The two bought into the groove, performed pictures at will, including to Bangladesh’s woes.

By the time Markram mistimed a Shakib supply and lofted it right down to Litton Das at long-off, the muse was laid for the middle-order to take issues ahead. Coming into the sport from his assault in opposition to England, Klaasen hit Shakib for a six, and there was no trying again for him.

SCORECARD – SOUTH AFRICA vs BANGLADESH

As the floor continued to assist the batters, Klaasen continued his carnage – hitting Hasan Mahmud for a boundary and a six – and shortly after de Kock reached his century, each the batters despatched Bangladesh bowlers on a leather-based hunt.

After a ‘tired’ de Kock lastly departed amid standing ovation, David Miller put the ultimate touches to the South African innings and with a 14-ball-34.