Heinrich Klaasen ton helps SA level series vs WI

Potchefstroom, The Gulf Observer: Heinrich Klaasen smashed a 54-ball century as South Africa bounced back from early wobble to chase down 261 runs in just 29.3 overs to clinch a series-leveling win in Potchefstroom on March 21.

Heinrich Klaasen marshaled a stunning chase for South Africa against the West Indies in the 3rd and final ODI of a 3-match series at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

Klaasen hit the fourth fastest hundred by a South Africa batter in men’s ODIs as he helped the Proteas recover from 87 for 4 in the 13th over to gun down 261 in the 30th over.

Heinrich Klaasen smashed 119 from just 61 balls after getting past his 3-figure score in just 54 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter hit 5 sixes and 15 boundaries in a stunning knock that helped South Africa out of a crisis situation.