Updated On: 02 November, 2023 08:49 AM IST | Pune | Rahul Patil
De Kock and van der Dussen score fourth and second ton respectively in this World Cup to power South Africa to massive 190-run victory over Kiwis

SA’s Quinton de Kock (right) celebrates his century with Rassie van der Dussen in Pune yesterday. Pic/PTI
It’s not a secret that South Africa like batting first in ODI cricket and have a tried and tested blueprint for success. Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen lay the foundation for the first two-thirds of the innings and Markram, Miller and Klaasen build the skyscrapers in the last one-third. It was therefore surprising to see New Zealand’s Tom Latham elect to field first on a great batting wicket in Pune on Wednesday. Dew was one of the reasons Latham gave at the toss, but it played right into South Africa’s hands.