De Kock, Amla masterclass too good for England

Centuries to Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla paved the way for a comfortable seven wicket victory over England at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.With a weakened batting lineup, the Proteas would need an excellent start which De Kock and Amla provided. After a watchful period in the opening five overs, the Proteas openers were soon on their game, with De Kock in particular punishing anything short, overpitched or offline from the England bowlers. De Kock was first to reach his 50 of just 57 balls while Amla was prepared to play the anchor role.Amla was next to a milestone, reaching his 50 of 63 balls while De Kock continued to push towards his hundred. The Proteas wicket-keeper became a little becalmed in the nineties, but soon he reached his 10th ODI century off just 96 balls with 11 fours and 3 sixes. De Kock continued to play freely, but fell to Moeen Ali for 135 after trying to clear mid-off only to be caught by Root. De Kock and Amla had put on an astonishing 239 for the first wicket placing them eighth on the list of all-time first wicket partnerships in one-day internationals. Amla fell for 127 but by that time, victory was well within sight of the Proteas and Du Plessis duly hit the winning runs in the 47th over. England now lead the series 2-1 going into Friday's fourth ODI at the Wanderers but the Proteas will feel the momentum has now shifted in their favour.