De Villiers, Rossouw slam 50s to put SA in control
February 27, 2015  12:01
 SA 258-3 (40 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

With the pacers going for plenty of boundaries, West Indies bring back left-arm spinner Benn.

Rossouw initially looks for the reverse paddle before knocking a yorker down to long-on for one. De Villiers then makes room and plays the inside out lofted for a six over the covers to bring up the 100-run stand for the fourth wicket from just 63 deliveries.

Benn then gifts AB a full toss which he flicks off his hips for a four through midwicket. The next ball is short as the right-hander rocks back and lofts it over the off-side for a four to race to his fifty from just 30 balls.

South Africa have smashed 72 runs from five overs of Batting Powerplay, the highest in the World Cup so far.

The Proteas are looking for a total well in excess of 300 as they reach 258 for three in 40 overs.

It's attack from both ends with Villiers smashing 53 from 31 balls and Rossouw hitting 54 from 33 balls.
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