Netherland v/s South Africa, (Group A), St. Kitts
South Africa 353/3 in 40 overs (J Kallis 128*, Boucher 75*, Gibbs 72) beat Netherlands 132/9 in 40 overs (RN ten Doeschate 57) by 221 runs
South Africa 353/3 in 40 overs (J Kallis 128*, Boucher 75*, Gibbs 72) beat Netherlands 132/9 in 40 overs (RN ten Doeschate 57) by 221 runs
Another minnow bloodbath as SA destroyed Netherlands by 221 runs. Gibbs smashed 6 sixes in an over (yes!!) and fired himself into the record books as he became the first player to achieve such a feat in international cricket. Gary Sobers and Ravi Shastri had done it previously in domestic cricket. This feat leaves Kerry Packer's company, Johnie Walker, poorer by USD $1 million as they had promised to donate the amount for charity if anyone was to hit 6 sixes in international cricket. The Habitat for Humanity will be singing praises of Hershelle Gibbs for a long time to come. As for the bowler, Daan van Bunge, he will now be an answer to quiz questions across the world.Those who missed the action, can watch the 6 sixes here
Other than this, nothing else to talk about this game. Minnow bashing continues at the World Cup and the debate whether associate teams should be allowed to take part rages on.
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