📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Andy Morffew
Sports
Rickelton and Mulder's centuries set up 288-run chase for Australia vs South Africa
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM
👁 18
South Africa posted a 288-run target for Australia after centuries from Rickelton and Mulder in a high‑octane limited‑overs encounter.
South Africa secured a formidable total, handing Australia a 288‑run chase, after opening batsmen Rickelton and Mulder each reached three‑figure scores. The two centuries came at a crucial stage of the innings, propelling the South African side to a competitive total in the limited‑overs match.
Rickelton anchored the innings with a composed knock, while Mulder accelerated the scoring rate in the latter overs, both crossing the 100‑run mark. Their partnership not only steadied the South African batting line‑up but also set a challenging target for the visiting Australians.
Australia now faces a steep chase, needing to score at a brisk pace to keep the match alive. The outcome will hinge on how well the Australian top order can negotiate the South African bowling attack that bowled tightly after the centuries.
The contest, part of the ongoing series between the two cricketing nations, promises an exciting finish as both sides vie for series supremacy.
Rickelton anchored the innings with a composed knock, while Mulder accelerated the scoring rate in the latter overs, both crossing the 100‑run mark. Their partnership not only steadied the South African batting line‑up but also set a challenging target for the visiting Australians.
Australia now faces a steep chase, needing to score at a brisk pace to keep the match alive. The outcome will hinge on how well the Australian top order can negotiate the South African bowling attack that bowled tightly after the centuries.
The contest, part of the ongoing series between the two cricketing nations, promises an exciting finish as both sides vie for series supremacy.