du plessies, Dussen take South Africa to 325/6 vs Australia

Manchester, July 6 (IANS) South Africa rode a super batting effort from their top order to post a challenging 325/6 in the last round-robin league match of the World Cup against defending champions Australia here on Saturday.Skipper Faf du Plessis led the Proteas' charge with a century and was South Africa's topscorer with 100 runs off 94 balls. His innings was studded with seven boundaries and two sixes.He posted a 151-run partnership with Rassie van der Dussen to set the base for a big total. Rassie scored a steady 95 off 97 balls.South Africa were off to a quick start with openers Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram adding 79 runs in just 11 overs.Markram scored a well-made 34 before being outfoxed by Nathan Lyon. de Kock went on to complete his half-century before Lyon accounted for him as well.However, the South African lower order could not rise to the occassion as the Australians claimed regular wickets late into the innings.Brief scores: South Africa 325/6 in 50 overs (Faf du Plessis 100, Rassie van der Dussen 95; Nathan Lyon 2/53) vs Australia
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