MUMBAI: Cricketers took to social media on Saturday to laud South African batter Heinrich Klaasen for his century in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against England.
In the match against England, Klaasen smashed 109 in just 67 balls. His knock was decorated with 12 fours and four sixes and came at a strike rate of over 162. His partnership with Marco Jansen (75 in 42 balls, with three fours and six sixes) and fifties from Reeza Hendricks (85 in 75 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) and Rassie van der Dussen (60 in 61 balls with eight fours) took SA to 399/7 in 50 overs, which proved to be a match-winning one.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to laud this “Klass” act.
“Klass act by Klaasen!! He is extremely good at picking the length early and does it better than most. Initially, Marco played sensibly and later attacked brutally.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan also called Klaasen a “special player” in white-ball cricket. Former England captain Michael Vaughan called Klaasen the “best middle order batter” in the world.
Klaasen has meanwhile showcased incredible form in white-ball cricket this year. In 15 ODIs for SA this year and 14 ODI innings, he has scored 725 runs at an average of 55.76 and a strike rate of above 147. He has three centuries and a fifty, with the best score of 174.(ANI)
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