World Cup: South Africa beats Australia by 134 runs

South Africa beat Australia by 134 runs on Thursday to register its second World Cup win as the five-time champions suffered consecutive defeats.

Quinton de Kock top scored for the Proteas with 109 runs, taking his team’s score to 311-7 in 50 overs.

In reply, Australia slipped to 70–6 and gave up the hunt for an unexpected win, instead hoping to save their run-rate, but were bowled out for 177 with 55 balls remaining.

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