England Suffers Devastating Defeat to South Africa, Slips to 9th Place in Points Table
In the match between SA vs ENG, England won the toss and opt
to bowl. South Africa Put huge total of 399-7 in 50 overs.
Despite losing the early wicket of opener de Kock. The South
Africa made brilliant partnership of more than 100 runs gave them a good start.
Rezza Hendricks made 85(75) giving perfect start in place of Temba Bavuma who
was not able to join the team due to sickness.
At the end a blasting hundred by Heinrich Klaasen 109(67) giving
no chances to spinners and blasting 6 sixes by bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen
made unbeatable 75(42) which led the Proteas to post a big target of 399 in 50
overs.
In 2nd innings South Africa bowlers was breathing fire in Mumbai and did not let settle English batsmen. Marco Jansen took 2 crucial wickets with Coetzee leading wicket taker having 3 wickets in hand. England included Ben Stokes after all but did not make any impact, SA won the match by 229 runs which will give them huge boost in the world cup.
Man of the match was Heinrich Klaasen for his 109(67) which
includes 12 fours and 4 sixes, and this is how England World cup defending
champions are still not able to make good impact in World cup 2023. By these performances
England chances for Semi Finals will be difficult.