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World Cup: South Africa defeat Australia by 134 runs

AFPLucknow, India
Australia's captain Pat Cummins (L) plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 12 October 2023.
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South Africa crushed Australia by 134 runs to claim a second win of the World Cup on Thursday as the five-time champions slumped to back-to-back defeats.

Quinton de Kock top-scored for the Proteas with 109 in his team's total of 311-7 in 50 overs.

In reply, Australia slumped to 70-6 before giving up their pursuit of an unlikely victory, hoping to salvage their run-rate instead but were dismissed for 177 with 55 balls to spare.

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