Pune, November 1, 2023: In the South Africa vs New Zealand showdown at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday, South Africa delivered a commanding all-round performance, routing New Zealand by a staggering 190 runs in their ICC World Cup 2023 encounter.
South Africa posted a mammoth 357/4 after being put into bat, thanks to centuries from Quinton de Kock (114) and Rassie van der Dussen (133). De Kock and van der Dussen put on a 229-run partnership for the second wicket, which laid the foundation for South Africa’s big total.
In reply, New Zealand were bowled out for 167 in just 35.3 overs. Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the South African bowlers with four wickets, while Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee took three wickets each. Only Glenn Phillips (60) offered any resistance for New Zealand.
South Africa’s victory was their sixth in seven matches and it took them to the top of the World Cup points table. New Zealand, on the other hand, suffered their second loss of the tournament.
South Africa’s batting performance
South Africa’s batting performance was one of the best of the tournament so far. Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen played brilliantly to score centuries, and they were well supported by the rest of the batting lineup. South Africa’s total of 357/4 was the highest of the tournament so far.
New Zealand’s bowling performance
New Zealand’s bowling performance was disappointing. They were unable to contain the South African batsmen, and they gave away too many runs in extras. New Zealand’s bowlers also failed to take early wickets, which allowed South Africa to build a big partnership.
New Zealand’s batting performance
New Zealand’s batting performance was even more disappointing than their bowling performance. They lost wickets regularly, and they were never really in the game. Only Glenn Phillips offered any resistance, but he was eventually dismissed for 60.
Key moments of the match
South Africa post mammoth 357/4
South Africa posted a mammoth 357/4 after being put into bat, thanks to centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen. De Kock and van der Dussen put on a 229-run partnership for the second wicket, which laid the foundation for South Africa’s big total. So far, this stands as the tournament’s highest total.
New Zealand bowled out for 167
New Zealand were bowled out for 167 in just 35.3 overs. Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the South African bowlers with four wickets, while Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee took three wickets each. Only Glenn Phillips (60) offered any resistance for New Zealand. This was the lowest total of the tournament so far.
New Zealand’s collapse to 90/5 inside 19 overs
New Zealand’s collapse to 90/5 inside 19 overs was the turning point of the match. It made it impossible for them to chase down South Africa’s total. This collapse was due to some brilliant bowling from the South African bowlers, as well as some poor batting from the New Zealand batsmen.
Man of the Match: Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
Rassie van der Dussen was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 133 off 118 balls. He played a key role in South Africa’s big total, and his partnership with Quinton de Kock was the turning point of the match.
Van der Dussen played with great composure and concentration. He was particularly good at rotating the strike and finding the boundaries. He also hit some big shots, including five sixes.
Van der Dussen’s innings were one of the best of the tournament so far, and it helped South Africa to a convincing victory over New Zealand.
Highlights of the match
South Africa post mammoth 357/4
- Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen put on a 229-run partnership for the second wicket, the highest partnership of the tournament so far.
- De Kock scored his fourth century of the tournament, becoming the third batter after Kumar Sangakkara and Rohit Sharma to achieve this feat.
- Van der Dussen played a brilliant knock of 133 off 118 balls, including five sixes.
New Zealand bowled out for 167
- Only Glenn Phillips (60) offered any resistance for New Zealand.
- Keshav Maharaj took four wickets for South Africa, while Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee took three wickets each.
