South Africa unleashed batting fireworks against Canada in Ahmedabad, racking up 213 for 4 in their T20 World Cup clash on Monday. This performance etches their name further in history books, achieving 200-plus totals for the sixth time – a record unmatched by any other team.
While India and West Indies have three such innings each, England and Sri Lanka lag with two. The Proteas’ innings was a tale of partnerships and resilience. Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram laid the foundation with 70 runs in 41 balls. Markram’s 59 off 32 was the highlight early on, supported by de Kock’s 25 and Rickelton’s 33.
At 138 for 4, the match hung in balance until Stubbs and Miller’s unbroken 75-run stand off 37 balls sealed a massive total. Miller’s 39* and Stubbs’ 34* proved decisive. On the bowling front, Canada’s Ans Patel grabbed 3 wickets, with Bajwa taking one.
This 213 is South Africa’s second-best T20 World Cup score, eclipsed only by 229 for 4 against England in 2016. Other landmarks include 211 vs Scotland (2009) and 209 vs Afghanistan (2016). With this batting masterclass, South Africa eyes a commanding win, boosting their campaign momentum.