Quinton de Kock made his second successive century on Thursday, carrying South Africa's batting line-up to 311/ against Australia.
Proteas batter Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against Australia on Thursday. Picture: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images
Quinton de Kock made his second successive century on Thursday, carrying South Africa’s batting line-up to 311/7 against Australia in their second match of theBavuma was eventually removed in the 20th over when he was caught by David Warner after contributing a patient 35 runs off 55 balls. Fifteen overs later, De Kock sliced a delivery from spin bowler Glenn Maxwell onto his stumps. He compiled 109 runs off 106 balls, hitting five sixes and eight fours.After De Kock fell, Aiden Markram then helped pick up the pace in the latter stages of the innings, adding 56 runs from 44 deliveries.
Maxwell was the best of Australia’s bowlers, taking two wickets and giving away just 34 runs from his 10 overs with the ball. Australia, who lost their World Cup opener against India, will be chasing 312 runs to win as they target their first victory of the tournament.Investigation to be launched into SA’s anti-doping legislation delay
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