AB delivers,once again

Although it was against the Netherlands,South Africa8217;s performance Thursday was nothing short of pure class. Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers helped them post 351 for five,while their bowlers showed no mercy,skittling out the Dutch for 120 in 34.5 overs to win by 231 runs their second highest in terms of runs in one-day cricket.

During their 221-run third-wicket stand,the batting styles of Amla and de Villiers were a study in contrast. Amla carpeted his way to 113 off 130 deliveries,while de Villiers smashed thirteen fours and four sixes in his 98-ball 134. Netherlands needed to pull off an Ireland but were never in the chase once Dale Steyn got rid of danger-man Ryan ten Doeschate.