Ahmedabad’s skies witnessed South African fireworks as the Proteas hammered 213 for 4 against Canada in the T20 World Cup. This blistering knock is their sixth instance of breaching 200 runs, a record that underscores their explosive T20 prowess.
No other nation comes close: India and West Indies with three each, England and Sri Lanka with two. The innings unfolded with precision – de Kock and Markram’s 70-run powerplay salvo set the tone. Markram fell for 59 (32 balls), de Kock made 25, and Rickelton chipped in 33.
A brief stutter at 138 for 4 was masterfully countered by Stubbs (34*) and Miller (39*), who added 75 in 37 overs to thunder past 200. Ans Patel’s 3 wickets gave Canada some hope, but Bajwa’s lone scalp wasn’t enough.
Historically, this slots as SA’s No. 2 T20 WC total after 229 for 4 vs England (2016, Wankhede). The 211 for 5 vs Scotland (2009) and 209 for 5 vs Afghanistan (2016) complete their elite list. South Africa’s batting clinic positions them strongly, with Canada now tasked with an uphill chase under lights.