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[Saba Sports News] In the first ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on October 21, South Africa defeated England by 229 runs. Amidst South Africa’s strong performance on the field, a heartwarming moment occurred in the stands as fans chanted the name of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Tendulkar, a Mumbai native, achieved his dream of winning the ODI World Cup at the same venue in 2011. This tradition of fans celebrating his legacy by chanting his name during games in Mumbai continues.
On the cricketing front, South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks (85 off 75) and Rassie van der Dussen (60 off 61) steadied their innings with a 121-run partnership. Heinrich Klaasen’s stunning century (109 off 67) and Marco Jansen’s explosive 75* off 42 propelled South Africa to a massive score.
England struggled in their chase, slumping to 38/4 after 8.1 overs. Gerald Coetzee (3/35), Lungi Ngidi (2/26), and Marco Jansen (2/35) were the standout bowlers for South Africa as they bundled England out for 170 in 22 overs.