South Africa win toss, elect to bat against Ireland

CANBERRA, Mar 3:

South Africa posted the second highest score of World Cup history, amassing a massive 411 for four against Ireland in their pool B ODI cricket match of the ICC World Cup, here today.

     Interestingly, South Africa had posted 408 for five against West Indies in another Pool B match last week.

     Brief Score:

     South Africa: 411 for four in 50 overs (Hashim Amla 159, F du Plessis 109; AR McBrine 2/63). (AGENCIES)