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By Ken Borland
CENTURION, South Africa, Nov 10 (Reuters) - JP Duminy struck
his maiden one-day international century to lead South Africa to
a crushing 212-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
The home team took the series 2-0, representing the perfect
fillip ahead of Friday's opening Twenty20 against England in
Johannesburg.
Duminy, in his 51st ODI, thumped 111 not out in 87 balls as
South Africa amassed 331 for five after being sent in to bat.
Zimbabwe were then bundled out for 119 in 34.3 overs.
Jacques Kallis scored a classy 81 for the hosts while
captain Graeme Smith made 53 in an opening stand of 108 with the
all-rounder.
Mark Boucher, with 31 not out in 19 balls, helped Duminy
provide a strong finish to the innings as the pair smashed an
unbroken 58 for the sixth wicket in 33 balls.
Duminy collected nine fours and two sixes with textbook
strokes and clever innovations.
Zimbabwe's spinners were the biggest threat, Ray Price
claiming three for 55 and skipper Prosper Utseya picking up two
for 53.
The gutsy Tatenda Taibu (52) was the best of the visiting
batsmen after openers Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor were
dismissed for ducks.
South Africa paceman Charl Langeveldt, 34, took three for 36
on his international return after an 18-month absence.
All-rounder Albie Morkel and spinner Roelof van der Merwe
also claimed three wickets apiece.
(Editing by Tony Jimenez. To query or comment on this story
email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com) Updated on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 2:57 pm, EST Email to a Friend | View Popular
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