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‘Quinton, Rassie Gave Us Freedom..,’ Aiden Markram After 49-Ball Ton vs SL In World Cup 2023

Aakash Saini

image-lngbhbtbAiden Markram exults after 49-ball ton vs SL in World Cup 2023 (x.com)

Aiden Markram scythed through the Sri Lankan bowling attack by smearing 106 scintillating runs from just 54 balls in South Africa’s opening World Cup 2023 fixture in Delhi. The cricketer, arriving to the crease following majestic tons from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, piled on the Lankan pain via his own thunderous century, one which shattered numerous World Cup batting records.

After the match, Markram praised Quinton and Rassie for their splendid knocks upfront and also talked about the significance of his side’s emphatic 102-run win in their tournament opener.

Aiden Markram signifies importance of good start to a World Cup

South African opener Quinton de Kock shared a 204-run second wicket stand with number three Rassie van der Dussen. Both batters belted imperial hundreds, before Aiden Markram stormed his way to a whirlwind 54-ball 106 to take his side to a colossal 428-5 upfront.

Markram’s innings marked the fastest-ever century recorded in a World Cup game, while Proteas overall effort emerged as the highest-ever team total at the grandest stage.

After being fittingly adjudged as ‘Player of the Match’ for his efforts, the South African number four praised Quinton and Rassie for their splendid start at the top, claiming that the two gave the rest of their line-up a complete freedom to go berserk at the death.

Aiden Markram also added that a win of this margin early in the 2023 World Cup was crucial for South Africa in their bid of setting up a tone for the remainder of the tournament.

“Feels fantastic. The platform was laid beautifully by Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen. Gave us the freedom. Some days it comes off, some days it doesn't. Pretty clear with what's expected of me as a batter. Like every other team, we try to play a positive brand of cricket. Initially you want to get a feel for the wicket. Ultimately, it's about backing your options. Happy with how it worked out. The wicket played really well. The ball was travelling. Feels good to be on the positive side of things. To start well in the World Cup was important and something that we talked about.”

South Africa will now face Australia in their subsequent World Cup 2023 challenge in Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. Their much-awaited fixture will be played on October 12.