Sydney: South Africa had thrashed West Indies by 257 runs during ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
South Africa had dismissed West Indies for a score of 151 in 33.1 overs while chasing a target of 409.
West Indies captain Jason Holder top- scored for his side, scoring 56 off 48 balls, while Imran Tahir took five wickets while conceding 45 runs in 10 overs.
South Africa had equalled India’s record for the biggest margin of victory in World Cups.
South Africa earlier finished on a massive total of 408 for the loss of five wickets after 50 overs. AB de Villiers had blasted against West Indies and score of 162 from 66 balls.
He brought up his century in a mere 51 balls, the second-fastest in World Cup history. He also went on to record the fastest 150, which he brought up in 64 balls. The South African innings was supported by fifties from Hashim Amla (65), Faf du Plessis (62) and Rilee Rossouw (61).
Bureau Report
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