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World Cup 2015: Zimbabwe run out of steam against South Africa; lose by 62 runs
Zimbabwe gave their best during the steep chase but a middle-order collapse led to their downfall and they ended at 277 with 10 balls to spare. The contributions from Chamu Chibhabha (64), Hamilton Masakadza (80) and Brendon Taylor (40) went in vain.
Updated : Sep 29, 2017, 07:37 PM IST
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Jean-Paul Duminy and David Miller smashed spectacular centuries as South Africa got past a fighting Zimbabwe by 62 runs in their World Cup opener at Seddon Park on Sunday.
The left-handed duo of Miller (138* off 92 balls) and Duminy (115* off 100) lifted South Africa to 339 after struggling at 83 for four. In the process, the two shared a world record fifth-wicket partnership with an unbeaten 265-run stand off 178 balls.
Zimbabwe gave their best during the steep chase but a middle-order collapse led to their downfall and they ended at 277 with 10 balls to spare. The contributions from Chamu Chibhabha (64), Hamilton Masakadza (80) and Brendon Taylor (40) went in vain.They kept themselves in the game until Masakadaza's dismissal in the 33rd over triggered a batting collapse.
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From 191 for two, Zimbabwe were reduced to 246 for seven, ending all hopes of an upset win. South Africa's premier pace bowler Dale Steyn had an off-day, conceding 48 runs in eight overs. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 36 runs in 10 overs.
Earlier, Miller and Duminy led South Africa's recovery after Zimbabwe bowled well on a pitch offering assistance to the fast bowlers. A big upset looked on the cards when Zimbabwe had their fancied rivals reeling at 83 for four with their in-form skipper AB de Villiers (25) also back in the hut. It was a moment to remember South Africa's shock loss against their African counterparts in the tournament's 1999 edition.
As it panned out, Miller and Duminy got together only to take the game away from the opposition.
