South African batters set the World Cup alight with superlative power-hitting against hapless Sri Lanka at the Kotla on Saturday. There were many records set as the Proteas posted a massive 428-5, the highest total attained in World Cup history. After such a lashing, all that the despondent Sri Lankans could do was come as close to the target as possible. 

Playing their first ODI game after their disastrous performance in the Asia Cup final, where they were bundled out for 50 by India, this time their bowlers were at the receiving end. Their batters did much better here, but the pressure of chasing a huge target was akin to conquering Mount Everest. In the end, they managed 326 all out and lost the game by 102 runs.