South Africa crushed England by 229 runs in a mammoth World Cup victory on Saturday, their biggest ever win in the tournament.
The Proteas batted first and posted a mammoth total of 406 for 6, thanks to centuries from Quinton de Kock (168) and Rassie van der Dussen (143). England were bowled out for 177 in reply, with Adil Rashid (50) offering any resistance.
South Africa's bowlers were in devastating form, with Kagiso Rabada (4-25) and Lungi Ngidi (3-29) leading the way. England's batting lineup simply crumbled in the face of the South African attack.
South Africa's bowlers were in devastating form, with Kagiso Rabada (4-25) and Lungi Ngidi (3-29) leading the way. England's batting lineup simply crumbled in the face of the South African attack.
The victory was a major statement of intent from South Africa, who are one of the favorites to win the World Cup. They showed that they have the firepower to beat any team in the tournament.
The Proteas were clinical in all three departments of the game. Their batting was aggressive and their bowling was accurate. England were simply outplayed.
Analysis:
South Africa's victory over England was a dominant display of cricket. They batted first and posted a mammoth total, then bowled England out for a fraction of that score.The Proteas were clinical in all three departments of the game. Their batting was aggressive and their bowling was accurate. England were simply outplayed.
The victory is a major boost for South Africa's World Cup hopes. They have shown that they are capable of beating the best teams in the world.
England, on the other hand, will be licking their wounds after this defeat. They were outplayed in all areas of the game. They will need to find a way to bounce back quickly if they want to challenge for the World Cup title.
England, on the other hand, will be licking their wounds after this defeat. They were outplayed in all areas of the game. They will need to find a way to bounce back quickly if they want to challenge for the World Cup title.