South Africa’s Quinton de Kock scored his third century of the Cricket World Cup, helping his team achieve a challenging target of 382/5 against Bangladesh in Mumbai. De Kock’s stunning 174-run knock off 140 balls included 15 fours and seven sixes, leaving an indelible mark on the match. Bangladesh must now chase a daunting target of 383 runs to secure a victory in this round-robin clash.
South African cricket star Quinton de Kock once again proved his worth as he scored his third century of the tournament at the Cricket World Cup. His exceptional performance helped South Africa set a challenging target of 382/5 against Bangladesh in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Proteas Win Toss and Opt to Bat First
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite losing two early wickets, de Kock and stand-in captain Aiden Markram steadied the innings. Markram contributed 60 runs, and together, the duo forged a 131-run partnership for the third wicket.
De Kock Shines with a Masterful Display
Markram’s dismissal did not deter de Kock, who continued his masterful innings alongside Heinrich Klaasen. The pair accelerated the run rate, amassing 142 runs in a blistering partnership. De Kock’s stunning 174-run knock off 140 balls (featuring 15 fours and seven sixes) left an indelible mark on the match.
Klaasen Dazzles with an Explosive Performance
Klaasen also impressed with 90 runs off merely 49 deliveries, showcasing his explosive batting prowess with eight sixes. Although he fell short of his second consecutive century by 10 runs, South Africa had already amassed a formidable total.
Bangladesh Must Chase a Daunting Target
Bangladesh now has the daunting task of chasing a challenging score of 383 runs to secure a victory in this round-robin clash. Both teams are vying for glory in the prestigious Cricket World Cup, and it promises to be an enthralling contest.
De Kock Tops the Run-Scorers List
De Kock’s exploits propelled him to the top of the tournament’s highest run-scorers list, with an astounding 407 runs in just five games. The Proteas Men’s official Twitter account lauded the remarkable performance with a tweet: “What a remarkable knock from Quinny. A Take A Bow! #CWC23 #BePartOfIt”.
1. How many centuries has Quinton de Kock scored in the Cricket World Cup?
Quinton de Kock has scored three centuries in the Cricket World Cup.
2. Who won the toss and what did they choose to do?
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first.
3. What was Quinton de Kock’s score and how many balls did he face?
Quinton de Kock scored 174 runs off 140 balls.
4. What was Heinrich Klaasen’s score and how many deliveries did he face?
Heinrich Klaasen scored 90 runs off 49 deliveries.
5. What is the target for Bangladesh to secure a victory in the round-robin clash?
Bangladesh must chase a target of 383 runs to secure a victory in the round-robin clash.
