New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- South Africa got their World Cup off to a rollicking start by smashing a tournament-record 428/5 against Sri Lanka at Delhi on Saturday.

Centuries by Quinton de Kock (100 off 84 balls), Rassie van der Dussen (108 off 110) and Aiden Markram (106 off 54) saw the Proteas smash the Sri Lankan bowlers all over the park. In reply, Dasun Shanaka's side was bowled out for 326 in 44.5 overs.

The 102-run victory will give SA's net run-rate a big boost and that will help in the closing stages of the league. A total 754 runs were scored, a men's ODI World Cup record, in a match that showed us that the T20 age is well and truly upon us. The 105 boundaries hit during the match was also a record in an ODI World Cup match.

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