South Africa Thrash Australia by 134 Runs

Lucknow: South Africa reaffirmed their status as serious contenders as their pacers fired in tandem after Quinton de Kock’s blazing century, paving the way for a dominant 134-run win over Australia in the World Cup here on Thursday.

If de Kock showed his class with a masterful 109 off 106 balls to take the Proteas to 311/7, the fast bowlers were at their ruthless best, bundling Australia for 177 in 40.5 overs for their second consecutive win.

The South Africans entered this game after a comprehensive victory in their opener against Sri Lanka.