Heinrich Klaasen played a remarkable inning, scoring a century to lead South Africa to a total of 399 for seven against England in the World Cup match. South Africa's batsmen set the stage early, with Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen providing a strong platform. Klaasen, supported by Marco Jansen, took on the responsibility of building the total in the final 15 overs. Klaasen hammered 109 off 67 balls with 4 sixes and 12 fours, while Jansen scored a terrific 75 not out off 42 balls, featuring 6 sixes and 3 fours.

Klaasen and Jansen's partnership of 151 runs for the sixth wicket off just 77 balls set a record for South Africa against England in ODIs and World Cup history. Their performance helped South Africa recover from the early loss of their experienced player, Quinton de Kock, who fell without contributing much. Despite the challenging conditions, Klaasen didn't leave the pitch and continued to build the innings, even while dealing with cramps. The South African batters maintained their aggressive approach throughout the innings.

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Reece Topley, who got an early wicket, was forced to leave the field due to a finger injury, leaving England with fewer options in their bowling attack. Joe Root's off-spin couldn't pose a significant threat, and Hendricks played some stunning shots, including two exceptional sixes over cover. Adil Rashid took two important wickets in the middle overs to keep England in the game. However, the South African batters managed to score 143 runs off the final 10 overs, with the last five producing 84 runs.

Klaasen's century was a monumental knock and played a crucial role in helping South Africa post a formidable total, which put England under pressure. South Africa aimed to challenge England with their highest total in a World Cup contest, and the batters delivered a brilliant performance, showcasing their ability to perform under tough conditions.