In the World Cup, record-breaking South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs

After scoring 428-5, the best total in tournament history, South Africa trounced Sri Lanka by 102 runs on Saturday.With a World Cup century that was achieved in just 49 balls, Aiden Markram (106) created history.In the first World Cup match to have three tonnes in the same innings, Rassie van der Dussen (108) and Quinton de Kock (100) both scored century.Charith Asalanka (79), Kusal Mendis (76), and captain Dasun Shanaka (68) helped save some of the 1996 winners' honour by helping Sri Lanka fight valiantly until being dismissed for 326.

Oct 7, 2023 4:51 PM