Quinton De Kock hits second century in row as South Africa thrash Australia at World Cup
Quinton de Kock cracked his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa demolished five-time champions Australia by 134-runs.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Dominant South Africa Thrash Lacklustre Australia By 134 runs
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 in Lucknow 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.
Quinton De Kock's knock helps South Africa thump Australia
Quinton De Kock's second successive century at the World Cup helped South Africa to a thumping 134-run victory over Australia in Lucknow.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: South Africa Takes Top Spot With Win Over Australia. India's Position Is...
South Africa brutally thrashed Australia by 134 runs in their second ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Lucknow. This was South Africa's second victory in the ongoing tournament and with that, they have taken the top spot on the points table. Australia, on the other hand, have faced their second consecutive defeat and have slipped down to the the ninth position. However, the Proteas' victory turned out to be a bad news for Team India as the Rohit Sharma-led side has now slipped to the third position from the second spot.
Watch: Marcus Stoinis Left Stunned As Controversy Erupts In Cricket World Cup 2023 Over His Dismissal
Australian cricket team batter Marcus Stoinis' dismissal during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa caused a massive controversy on Thursday. Stoinis gloved a delivery from Kagiso Rabada and Quinton De Kock completed a sensational catch behind the stumps. However, he was given not out by the on-field umpire and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma quickly asked for the review. The replays showed that there was a clear spike when the ball went past the bat and the third umpire went on to give him out. But, Stoinis was not pleased with the decision as he pointed out that the ball hit his top hand and at that moment, it was not in contact with the bat.
De Kock ton guides South Africa to 311-7 against Australia
LUCKNOW, India : South Africa's Quinton de Kock smashed back-to-back World Cup centuries as his 109 and Aiden Markram's 56 helped their side post 311-7 against five-time champions Australia on Thursday.
Australia vs South Africa, Live Score, World Cup 2023: Australia Get 2 Wickets In Quick Succession, South Africa 5 Down
Australia vs South Africa Live Updates: Josh Hazlewood has provided Australia with another breakthrough as he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen for 29. Currently, David Miller and Marco Jansen are standing unbeaten at the crease for five-down South Africa. On the other hand, Australia are aiming to get more wickets at the earliest. Australia make two changes to the side which was beaten at the expense of India as Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis replace Cameron Green and Alex Carey. For South Africa, Tabraiz Shamsi was included, with Gerald Coetzee sitting out this one. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Virat Kohli Moves Up Two Places In ICC Rankings For Batters
India batting mainstay Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up two places to reach the seventh position in ICC rankings for batters, after hitting a terrific 85 in his team's six-wicket win over Australia in the World Cup in Chennai. Kohli walked out to bat with India placed in a precarious 2 for 2 which soon became 5 for 3 but he lifted his side with a gritty knock that thwarted Australia's progress while adding a match-winning 165 for the fourth wicket with KL Rahul. Rahul, who struck 97 not out against Australia, moved up 15 positions to reach the 19th spot while World Cup history's fastest century-maker, South Africa's Aiden Markram reached 21st, as he moved up 11 positions.