‘Rula diya na Kangaroos ko’ – Fans react as Heinrich Klaasen thrashes Australian bowlers with blistering 174-run knock off just 83 balls

In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Heinrich Klaasen, the South African star wicketkeeper-batter, etched his name in cricketing history by scoring a magnificent 174 runs off just 83 balls in the fourth ODI of the series against Australia. Klaasen’s remarkable innings, coupled with stellar contributions from his teammates, propelled South Africa to a colossal total of 416 runs, leaving the Australian side shell-shocked.

From the beginning, South Africa’s innings was marked by aggressive intent. Openers Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks set the stage on fire with a blistering opening partnership. Their explosive strokeplay put the Australian bowlers on the back foot and provided a solid foundation for what would turn out to be a monumental total.

Rassie van der Dussen took the innings forward and scored 62 runs off 65 balls which included 7 fours and 2 sixes. However, it was Klaasen who stole the show. His innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, as he dispatched the Australian bowlers to all corners of the ground. Klaasen’s innings was studded with 13 fours and a staggering 13 sixes, leaving the opposition in awe of his strokeplay.

Brilliant batting display by South African team

South Africa’s most experienced batter David Miller also played a pivotal role in South Africa’s dominance, scoring a rapid 82 off just 45 balls. His aggressive batting further demoralized the Australian bowlers, who struggled to contain the relentless assault.

As the match progressed, it became evident that South Africa was headed for an imposing total. The 416-run mountain will surely be a daunting task for Australia, as they will face a mammoth chase. Klaasen’s record-breaking innings will be remembered as one of the most explosive displays of power hitting in recent memory. 

The proteas will look to defend the total without any difficulty and level the 5-match ODI series by 2-2. The Kangaroos have dominated the South African side so far in their tour as they first whitewashed the T20I series and also won the 2 ODI matches.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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