ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - 24th Match
(Pool B: Ireland vs South Africa at Canberra)
Amla, du Plessis tons pummel Ireland
| South Africa | vs | Ireland |
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| 411/4 (50) | 210/10 (45) | |
| South Africa won by 201 runs | ||
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| Photo © ICC |
Just another day with 400 scored in a one-day international. Twice in two innings South Africa have now crossed the milestone, this time anchored by hundreds from Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis, as they overwhelmed Ireland by 201 runs which did severe damage to their net run rate, which could be a factor in quarter-final qualification.
Given the margin it is stretching the point to suggest one dropped catch changed the game, but Ireland found out how costly it can be to reprieve Amla when he was shelled on 10 by Ed Joyce at short midwicket. It would have left South Africa 25 for 2. Amla and du Plessis forged a 247-run stand for the second wicket before Rilee Rossouw and David Miller closed the innings with a partnership of 110 off 51 balls for the fifth wicket.
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