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.
Talking about the series so far, India dismantled the guests with a 203-run victory in the first Test in Vizag and in the next game, they registered a comprehensive victory by an innings and 137 runs in Pune.
Markram, who scored a superb 161 for the 'A' side in their second four-day game against India 'A' in Mysore, scored 100 off 118 balls, his innings laced with 18 fours and two sixes before retiring hurt.
Markram, who has played only 17 Test matches so far scoring 1358 runs at 43.80, feels that it is always tough for any team to play and win matches outside home.
Although the tournament witnessed some of the most splendid cricketing action, there were a number of players who failed to rise to the occasion.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field against India.
