South Africa have been the most dominant team in ODI cricket in 2023. They have won 18 of their 20 matches, and they have a net run rate of +2.370.
South Africa’s dominance is due to a number of factors. They have a very good batting line-up, led by Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen. They also have a very good bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.
In this article, we will look at some of the stunning stats behind South Africa’s dominance in 2023.
South Africa’s batting record in 2023
South Africa have scored over 3,000 runs in their 20 ODI matches in 2023. They have scored at an average of over 60 runs per over, which is the highest batting average of any team in ODI history.
South Africa have also scored eight centuries in their 20 ODI matches in 2023. This is the most centuries scored by any team in a calendar year.
South Africa’s top batsmen in 2023
Quinton de Kock has been South Africa’s leading batsman in 2023. He has scored over 1,000 runs in his 20 matches, at an average of over 50. He has also scored three centuries and five half-centuries.
Rassie van der Dussen has been South Africa’s other leading batsman in 2023. He has scored over 800 runs in his 20 matches, at an average of over 40. He has also scored two centuries and five half-centuries.
Other batsmen who have performed well for South Africa in 2023 include David Miller, Temba Bavuma, and Aiden Markram.
South Africa’s bowling record in 2023
South Africa have taken over 100 wickets in their 20 ODI matches in 2023. They have taken wickets at an average of under 25 runs per wicket, which is the lowest bowling average of any team in ODI history.
South Africa have also taken three five-wicket hauls and six four-wicket hauls in their 20 ODI matches in 2023.
South Africa’s top bowlers in 2023
Kagiso Rabada has been South Africa’s leading bowler in 2023. He has taken over 30 wickets in his 20 matches, at an average of under 20 runs per wicket. He has also taken two five-wicket hauls and three four-wicket hauls.
Anrich Nortje has been South Africa’s other leading bowler in 2023. He has taken over 25 wickets in his 20 matches, at an average of under 25 runs per wicket. He has also taken one five-wicket haul and two four-wicket hauls.
Other bowlers who have performed well for South Africa in 2023 include Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Wayne Parnell.
Conclusion
South Africa have been the most dominant team in ODI cricket in 2023. They have a very good batting line-up, led by Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen. They also have a very good bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.
South Africa’s stunning stats in 2023 are a testament to their dominance. They are the favorites to win the World Cup in 2023, and they will be a very difficult team to beat.
Additional information:
It is worth noting that South Africa have not yet played all of their ODI matches in 2023. However, they have already played enough matches to show that they are the most dominant team in the world.
South Africa will be looking to continue their dominance in the World Cup in 2023. They have a very good team, and they are the favorites to win the tournament.