"What Quinny did tonight was obviously superb" - Aiden Markram after South Africa's win

South Africa registered yet another convincing victory over Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat. They posted a massive total of 382 in 50 overs on the back of Quinton de Kock’s swashbuckling 174, Aiden Markram’s 60 and Heinrich Klaasen’s quickfire 90 as well.

While chasing, Bangladesh didn’t have a good start. Mahmudullah scored 111 but none of the other batters could manage to contribute well and they eventually bundled out by 233, losing the game by 149 runs.

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Who said what after the match?

Markram: Was another good day. Tough to grind it out towards the end, but all in all it was a great day. Not necessarily (death bowling a problem?). Guys have worked quite hard at the death. Especially against Mahmudullah who played fantastically, we thought it was an opportunity to execute our death bowling plans. What Quinny did tonight was obviously superb. And then to have a guy like Klaasen who walks in and smashes it. It’s quite different how each person in the top 6 plays. It’s something you can’t take for granted and we won’t do that. Temba improved quite a lot coming into this game, just wasn’t 100 percent. Hopefully he can be ready for Pakistan.

Shakib Al Hasan : We bowled first 25 overs well. We got three wickets, they were going at about 5 an over. From there they kicked on. Quinton batted really well, and the way Klaasen finished was something we didn’t have any answer to. On a ground like this it can happen but we should’ve bowled better. Lost the game in the last 10 overs. Has been lot of talking about whether Mushfiq and Mahmudullah should bat higher. But the role they have, they’re doing very well. Our top four batters need to do well. Long way to go in this tournament, anything can happen. Lot to be learnt, and lot to play for. Will love to finish 5-6 if not in the semis. We’re not playing like a team that can do it, but hope to finish stronger.

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Quinton de Kock, who won the Player of the Match, said: To be honest, I am a bit more tired than satisfied (after a spectacular knock), I think we all played really well and everyone did their part and it was nice to get those two points on the board. Not just too sure, it is just happening I guess (speaking about his conversion rate in India). I was a little nervous this morning, but it was a great day and I had a bit of fun and it’s great to get another 2 points. He (Klaasen) has been truly amazing, I also need some of the juice that he is having. He has just been special, not just for us but for everyone around the world. He is really taking it by storm and I am very happy for him.