England vs South Africa result turned out to be a lopsided one with the Proteas dominating the game. South Africa dominated England in every facet of the game at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as they recovered from the shock loss against Netherlands to produce a thumping win.
The Proteas, batting first, amassed a colossal 399 runs, setting the stage for a challenging chase for the English side. Heinrich Klaasen's blistering 109 off 67 balls was the cornerstone of South Africa's innings.
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His knock, studded with 12 boundaries and four maximums, was both brutal and elegant. Klaasen's heroics were well-supported by Reeza Hendricks, who crafted a fine 85 off 75 balls, and Marco Jansen, who played a quickfire 75 not out off just 42 balls.
The English bowlers, despite their best efforts, found it challenging to contain the South African batters on a pitch that seemed like a batting paradise.
However, the English batting lineup couldn't replicate the South African performance. They were bundled out for a mere 170 runs in just 22 overs, marking one of their most significant defeats in ODI cricket.
The South African bowlers, especially Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen, were instrumental in dismantling the English batting order.
Match Highlights
- Heinrich Klaasen's explosive century (109 off 67 balls) was the highlight of the South African innings. His knock was punctuated with 12 fours and four sixes.
- Marco Jansen complemented Klaasen with a rapid 75* off just 42 balls, including some towering sixes.
- Reeza Hendricks, filling in for an unwell Temba Bavuma, played a crucial knock of 85 off 75 balls.
- England's chase was marred by regular wickets, with only Mark Wood (43* off 17 balls) and Gus Atkinson (35) offering any resistance.
- Gerald Coetzee was particularly effective with the ball, picking up key wickets in his spell.
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Heinrich Klaasen was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his scintillating century. His innings was not just about the boundaries; it was a testament to his resilience and determination in challenging humid conditions.
Klaasen's ability to switch gears and dominate the English bowlers was a sight to behold. His partnership with Marco Jansen was particularly destructive, adding over 150 runs in quick time.
A devastating century 💯
— ICC (@ICC) October 21, 2023
It was an outstanding team performance but Heinrich Klaasen is your @aramco #POTM for his outstanding knock of 109 off 67 balls 💥 #CWC23 #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/65vappWWdI
Despite the oppressive Mumbai heat, which saw Klaasen visibly exhausted, he soldiered on, ensuring South Africa reached a formidable total.
His efforts were instrumental in South Africa's dominant win, and he was seen celebrating the victory, albeit in a visibly fatigued state, but with a broad smile on his face.
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England vs South Africa Final Scorecard
South Africa set a daunting target of 399 for 7, with significant contributions from Klaasen (109), Hendricks (85), and Jansen (75*). In response, England were bowled out for 170, with Wood's quickfire 43* being the only silver lining in an otherwise gloomy English innings. The South African bowlers, led by Coetzee's incisive spell, ensured a comfortable victory for their side.
South Africa Innings: 399-7 (50 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| de Kock (wk) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 85 | 75 | 9 | 3 | 113.33 |
| van der Dussen | 60 | 61 | 8 | 0 | 98.36 |
| Markram (c) | 42 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 95.45 |
| Klaasen | 109 | 67 | 12 | 4 | 162.69 |
| Miller | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Marco Jansen | 75* | 42 | 3 | 6 | 178.57 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Maharaj | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| R Topley | 8.5 | 0 | 88 | 3 | 10.00 |
| Willey | 9 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 6.80 |
| Root | 6.1 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 7.80 |
| Gus Atkinson | 9 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Mark Wood | 7 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 10.90 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 6.10 |
England Innings: 170-10 (22 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Jonny Bairstow | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 83.33 |
| Dawid Malan | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Joe Root | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ben Stokes | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Harry Brook | 17 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 68.00 |
| Jos Buttler (c & wk) | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 214.29 |
| David Willey | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Gus Atkinson | 35 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Mark Wood | 43* | 17 | 2 | 5 | 252.94 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Lungi Ngidi | 5 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 5.20 |
| Marco Jansen | 5 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 6 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 6.30 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.80 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.50 |
