Portugal Colonial - Hendricks marks South Africa return with fifty against England

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Hendricks marks South Africa return with fifty against England / Photo: Punit PARANJPE - AFP

Hendricks marks South Africa return with fifty against England

SPORTS 21.10.2023

South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks made light of his late call-up into the side with a fine fifty against England in a crunch World Cup match in Mumbai on Saturday.

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Hendricks was only in the team after captain Temba Bavuma was ruled out through illness.

But taking Bavuma's place at the top of the order, he responded with a 48-ball fifty including seven fours and a superb straight six off fast bowler Mark Wood.

South Africa, sent into bat by England captain Jos Buttler, were 4-1 when Quinton de Kock was caught behind off the second ball of the innings.

But Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen (60) turned the tide with a partnership of 121 that took the Proteas to 125-2.

Both sides came into this game on the back of shock losses with South Africa beaten by non-Test nation the Netherlands and reigning champions England defeated by Afghanistan -- their second reverse in three games this World Cup.

L.Torres--PC

Portugal Colonial - Hendricks marks South Africa return with fifty against England

Hendricks marks South Africa return with fifty against England

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