Fans on Twitter erupted in joy after South African batter Heinrich Klaasen smashed a solid ton in match 20 of the ICC World Cup 2023. The batter achieved the feat against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (21st October).
South Africa were asked to bat first and they were exceptional with the bat. Even though Quinton de Kock (4) lost his wicket early, Rassie van der Dussen (60), Reeza Hendricks (85), and Aiden Markam (42) batted staggeringly well.
But the real blitz came from the bat of Heinrich Klaasen. The keeper-batter came out with great intent and made sure that he utilized his form to a great extent. He played some breathtaking strokes and made sure that his side stayed in the game even though wickets fell in quick succession at the other end.
Heinrich Klaasen timed the ball to perfection and with the way he played he was sensational. Not only the spinners but he also took fast bowlers to cleaners and made them look clueless. The right-hander batted aggressively and all throughout and put on an exhibition.
Heinrich Klaasen brought his ton in just 61 balls and asserted his authority all over the bowlers. The keeper-batter batted with a strike rate of around 165 and along with Marco Jansen outplayed the opposition in the game.
The duo together added over 150 runs for the partnership and made sure that South Africa put a gigantic total on the board. Heinrich Klaasen despite battling cramps has been magnificent and has kept the intensity high. The hot weather in Mumbai exhausted him but he was electric.
Heinrich Klaasen ended with the knock of 109 off 67 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 162.69 and also smashed 12 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. His innings helped South Africa post 399 runs on the board.
ENG vs SA: Fans on Twitter laud Heinrich Klaasen as he Slams a staggering century
As Heinrich Klaasen smashed a magnificent ton against England in the ICC World Cup 2023, fans on Twitter lauded him. They were in awe with the way he struck the ball cleanly and took bowlers to cleaners. Here are some of the reactions:
Heinrich Klassen. What an incredible batter!!! 🙇 #CWC23 #ENGvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 21, 2023
There's a certain charm to Heinrich Klaasen's approach in white-ball cricket. It's pure class! 🤌🏾#CWC23 #ENGvSA
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 21, 2023
Young aspiring cricketers wanting to play for their countries. Cricket requires peak fitness .your heroes are your example ,the other day Virat Kohli running 2s in his 90s & today klaasen hitting sixes under fatigue .It’s NOT easy . Prioritise your FITNESS . This #WorldCup23 is…
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) October 21, 2023
Super human performance from Klaasen, what a player! 💯 #CWC23
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 21, 2023
Heinrich klaasen must the be the best middle order white ball batter in the world these days … those that Bat between 4-6 btw before you all start mentioning Virat 😜… #cwc2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 21, 2023
The whole Wankhede Stadium crowd on their feet to applaud the masterclass of Heinrich Klaasen. pic.twitter.com/jNsiVKMcjL
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 21, 2023
What a player, Heinrich Klaasen! To score a hundred like that in conditions as demanding as these is very special and an illustration of a top player at the height of his game
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 21, 2023
HEINRICH KLAASEN THE ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR YOU ARE.
— Prithvi (@Puneite_) October 21, 2023
Heinrich Klaasen is undoubtedly one of the top 5 best hitters in cricket atm.
This guy is a beast. Absolute beast. pic.twitter.com/pkM7nDYPCv
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) October 21, 2023
Well played Heinrich klaasen and Marco jansen
What a partnership so far
One side the beautiful Himalayan view and then this lovely partnership
South Africa have got a massive total here #CricketTwitter #ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/HJ84bKs8RS
— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 21, 2023
TAKE A BOW, HEINRICH KLAASEN…!!!
He smashed 109 runs from 67 balls against England in this World Cup – One of the greatest Knocks in World Cup history. pic.twitter.com/JBbs6onQI5
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 21, 2023
Heinrich Klaasen is a special white ball player. #ENGvRSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 21, 2023
POV: Heinrich Klaasen today pic.twitter.com/8U56NzgV6P
— Mensch (@Iqbalomania) October 21, 2023
HEINRICH KLAASEN 💯 !!!!
Get in the F**k in there Klaasy!!!! The most UNDERRATED cricket In SA but yet the most DESTRUCTIVE in the World!!! Extradionary Batting and world class hitting!!!! #CWC23 #SAvsENG pic.twitter.com/mt5xXodLEt
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) October 21, 2023
Heinrich Klaasen butchering the English bowling. It's a distant chase for England, who came into the tournament hoping to wing it. Little practice, a few nets and whammo.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) October 21, 2023
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