Explained/ ODI World Cup 2023: Top run scorers and top wicket takers list after South Africa crush England

South Africa crushed defending champions England by 229 runs as they registered their 3rd win in the ODI World Cup. Relying on some heavy batting from Heinrich Klaasen the Proteas piled up a whopping 399 runs on the board. The South African bowlers did an outstanding job as England's World Cup hopes are currently hanging over a thread.

3 things you need to know

• South Africa registered one of the biggest win in the history of the World Cup
• This is England's second consecutive defeat in the tournament
• The Three Lions will face Sri Lanka in the next game

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ODI WC 2023 Top run scorers in the tournament so far

• Mohammad Rizwan (PAK): 294 runs in 4 innings at an average of 98:00
• Rohit Sharma (IND): 265 runs in 4 innings at an average of 66.25
• Virat Kohli: (IND): 259 runs in 4 innings at an average of 129.50
• Devon Conway (NZ): 249 runs in 4 innings at an average of 83:00
• Quinton de Kock (SA): 233 runs in 4 innings at an average of 58.25

ODI WC 2023 Top wicket takers

• Mitchell Santner (NZ): 11 wickets in 4 innings with an economy rate of 4:40
• Dilshan Madushanka (SL): 11 wickets in 4 innings with an economy rate of 6:13
• Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 10 wickets in 4 innings with an economy rate of 3:62
• Matt Henry (NZ): 9 wickets in 4 innings with an economy rate of 4:83
• Shahheen Shah Afridi (PAK): 9 wickets in 4 innings with an economy rate of 6:03

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Rohit Sharma has his eyes set on Rizwan's top spot

Mohammad Rizwan claims the top spot in the top run scorers list while Rohit Sharma is not far behind with 265 runs in four innings. The gap within the top four is not much and it remains to be seen who manages to finish this World Cup as the top run scorer. When it comes to bowling, Mitchell Santner keeps his place at the summit with 11 wickets to his name. Dilshan Madushanka's four wicket haul allowed him to close the gap with Santner as he climbed up to the second spot. Jasprit Bumrah is in the 3rd position with 10 wickets.