South Africa have cruised to a 171 run win over Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom today. Batting first, they scored a huge total of 418/5, with Loots Bosman scoring 88, Alviro Petersen 80 and Jacques Kallis 50 before Mark Boucher demolished the Zimbabwean attack with 147.
Zimbabwe did actually show some improvement in their batting as they reached 247/4 from their 50 overs, with 88 from Terry Duffin and 55 from Hamilton Masakadza. They deserve credit for keeping wickets intact, and gained some much needed time in the middle.
Result
South Africa innings: 418/5 (Bosman 88, Petersen 80, Kallis 50, Boucher 147 not out)
Zimbabwe innings: 247/4 (Duffin 88, Masakadza 55)
South Africa win by 171 runs
