Wed, Jul 15, 2026
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World Cup 2023: De Kock leads South Africa’s rout of Australia
Josh Inglis' stay was cut short by a corker•Oct 12, 2023•Getty Images
Australia suffered their heaviest World Cup defeat as South Africa trounced them in Lucknow.
They were set 312 to win, but a miserable batting display saw them bowled out for 177 in 40.5 overs to lose by 134 runs.
It means they have lost their opening two games and four consecutive World Cup matches for the first time.
South Africa posted 311-7, with Quinton de Kock hitting 109 for his second century of the tournament.
He joins compatriot AB de Villiers as the only batter to start a Men’s World Cup with consecutive hundreds.
Australia’s next game is against Sri Lanka on Monday, while South Africa plays the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Friday’s World Cup action sees New Zealand, who have won their first two games, face Bangladesh in Chennai. (BBC)
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