Meanwhile, Rickelton settled in quickly at the other end after Aiden Markram fell early. Even after the field spread, both batters found gaps with ease, ensuring the required rate was kept firmly in check. The opening stand gathered pace through the middle overs, with Rickelton growing increasingly assertive while De Kock also kept the big hits coming, helping South Africa to 122/1 at the halfway stage. The 12th over proved rather expensive, with De Kock hitting two sixes and Rickelton getting two fours, off Jayden Seales, with the 25-run over taking South Africa past 150.
