Philander, Duminy and Parnell were replaced by Rossouw, Behardien and Abbott. These injuries and changes were vital in South Africa’s victory against the West Indies. Funny thing is, I think South Africa used all the substitutes they had on the bench, besides the injured Duminy and Philander.
The victory and the records just go to show that India were just lucky. I think South Africa also got a bit of payback for our African neighbours – Zimbabwe.
RECORDS
AB de Villiers scored 3 000+ runs as captain
Rilee Rossouw and AB de Villiers scored the most productive batting powerplay in the World Cup with 72 runs at a run rate of 14.4
AB de Villiers scored his 20th One Day International century
34 runs came off the over, the 2nd highest over in the World Cup
South Africa is the first team to score 400 in Australia (408/5 in 50 overs)
AB de Villiers scored the fastest 150 in One Day Internationals (off 64 balls)
AB de Villiers now holds the record for fastest 50, 100 and 150 in One Day cricket
Jason Holder gave away 104 runs in his 10 overs
AB de Villiers reached his highest score of 162*
AB de Villiers currently has the 2nd highest score (162*) in this World Cup
261 runs came in the last 20 overs and 150 in the last
Jason Holder conceded 64 runs in his last 2 overs
Imran Tahir is 2nd on the list of best bowling figures in this World Cup with 5-45
Imran Tahir reached his career best figures of 5-45
Jason Holder reached his maiden half century
South Africa’s 257 run victory was a record equalling margin
