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In the fourth match of the ongoing ODI World Cup in India, South Africa stunned the cricketing world by smashing a record-breaking score against Sri Lanka. In a spectacular batting display, South Africa managed to score a massive 428 runs, losing only 5 wickets in their 50 overs. This feat marked the highest score ever recorded in the history of the ODI World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Australia, who had scored 417 runs in 50 overs against Afghanistan during the 2015 World Cup.
The South African innings witnessed three centuries, a historic first for the ODI World Cup. Quinton de Kock led the charge with a brilliant 100 runs to his name. He was joined by Rassie van der Dussen, who scored a magnificent 108 runs, and Aiden Markram, who set a new record by achieving the fastest century in the tournament's history, taking just 49 balls to reach the milestone.
This stunning performance not only secured South Africa's position at the top of the list of teams scoring 400 or more runs in a World Cup match but also marked the third occasion in the World Cup history that South Africa had scored over 400 runs. Their previous 400+ scores came in the 2011 World Cup against the Netherlands and the 2015 World Cup against the West Indies.
The South African team's remarkable batting display was led by captain Temba Bavuma, who was dismissed early with only eight runs to his name. However, the partnership of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, contributing 204 runs for the second wicket, laid the foundation for the record-breaking total.
This record-breaking performance not only secured South Africa's position in the history books but also highlighted the team's potential in the current ODI World Cup. As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting more thrilling performances and record-breaking moments on the field.
Stats :
Highest team totals in ODI World Cup
428/5 - SA vs SL, Delhi 2023*
417/6 - AUS vs AFG, Perth 2015
413/5 - IND vs BER, Port of Spain 2007
411/4 - SA vs IRE, Canberra 2015
408/5 - SA vs WI, Sydney, 2015
Most 400+ team totals in ODI World Cup
3 - South Africa
1 - India
1 - Australia
Most 400+ team totals in ODIs
8 - South Africa
6 - India
5 - England
2 - Australia
2 - Sri Lanka
Highest team totals for South Africa in ODIs
439/2 vs West Indies 2015
438/9 vs Australia 2006
438/4 vs India 2015
428/5 vs Sri Lanka 2023*
- This is also the highest team total against Sri Lanka in ODIs surpassing India's 414/7 at Rajkot in 2009. And 2nd highest team total in India in ODIs as well
Most runs conceded by Sri Lanka bowler in ODI WC:
91 - Ashantha de Mel vs WI, Karachi 1987
95 - Matheesha Pathirana vs SA, Delhi 2023*
88 - Nuwan Pradeep vs AUS, The Oval 2019
87 - Thisara Perera vs AUS, Sydney 2015
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