South Africa’s Klaasen, Jansen bludgeon England to publish 399

MUMBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Heinrich Klaasen scored a 61-ball century as South Africa posted a large 399 for seven on the finish of their 50 overs within the Cricket World Cup pool stage conflict with England on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

It was a masterclass from Klaasen in stiflingly scorching and humid situations as he completed with 109 from 67 balls, his fourth One-Day Worldwide hundred, and placed on 151 from 76 balls for the sixth wicket with all-rounder Marco Jansen.

The latter performed his half with an impressive unbeaten 75 from 42 balls, his highest rating in ODIs on a wicket that’s glorious for batting.

It’s the highest whole scored in opposition to England at a 50-over World Cup and is available in a recreation either side will really feel they must win.

England misplaced their final recreation to Afghanistan and have already got two defeats from three video games within the competitors, whereas South Africa have been surprised by Netherlands final trip.

England gained the toss and elected to area, eradicating harmful South Africa batter Quinton de Kock with the second ball of the innings for 4, seamer Reece Topley taking the primary of his three wickets.

South Africa have been held in test within the opening overs, however when Topley went off with an injured finger, the stress was launched.

Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen placed on an outstanding 121 for the second wicket, earlier than the latter skied a supply from spinner Adil Rashid (2-61) and was caught for 60.

Hendricks, within the aspect for in poor health South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, adopted shortly afterwards for an eye catching 85 from 75 balls when he misjudged a Rashid googly that turned again into him and he performed onto his personal wicket.

Aiden Markram compiled a well-played 42 and David Miller managed solely 5 as Topley (3-88) eliminated each batters to convey Jansen to the wicket.

It must be the second highest run chase in ODI historical past if England are to achieve their goal, however they do have Ben Stokes again within the aspect after he missed their opening three video games with a hip damage.

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