SOUTH AFRICA survived a scare in their Super 8s opener to claim an 18-run victory over USA in Antigua and make it five wins from five at the World Cup.
After struggling for fluency in the group stage, where the Proteas’ highest total was just 115, their batters finally came to the party, posting 194-4. However, another impressive batting display by the US pushed them close in a lively encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, with a superb spell from Kagiso Rabada (318) ultimately holding them at bay.
Quinton de Kock was in sublime form after Aaron Jones had won the toss a...