MR. EFFICIENT
FAF du PLESSIS
Faf du Plessis left no stone unturned to display as to what yesterday's century meant to him. He raised both arms and flexed his muscles; almost announcing his arrival in the mega event. It was important because the batsman had gotten starts in his last two innings. He scored 55 against India and 62 against the West Indies. While those efforts were commendable, he failed to continue and get a big one. Yesterday, though, was different. Guided by the calm and experienced Hashim Amla at the other end, du Plessis rollicked to a run-a-ball 109. While his strike-rate was the second lowest in the South African side yesterday, the innings provided a much needed rigidity at the top, especially after Quinton de Kock departed early.
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