Aiden Markram set a new record in the second one-day international match, scoring 175 points. The South African team (370-8, 50 overs) won the match against their opponents, the Netherlands (224 39.1 overs). Markram scored 175 in 126 runs and Miller 91 in 61 runs, while Klaassen and Magala were top bowlers with 2-23 and 5-43 respectively. The South Africans clinched the victory by 146 runs – This win put them on track to qualify for the upcoming 50-over World Cup finals.
Ireland needs to win all their matches against Bangladesh from the 9th of May till the 14th of May in order to have same number of points as South Africa. After that, whoever has the best score will move on to The World Cup qualifiers held in Zimbabwe starting 18th June until 9 July. Three-time World Cup winners West Indies already have a spot secured along with Sri Lanka coached by Chris Silverwood, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and Scotland.
Ireland or South Africa, along with two other teams, will all compete in a tournament to qualify for the main event. The actual tournament will take place in India and England will try to keep their title from the winning match against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2019. During a game between South Africa and the Dutch team, South Africa scored their 11th highest score (370-8) ever with help from Aiden Markam’s 125-ball 175 points and David Miller’s 61-ball 91 points.
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