CWC 2023: Updated top run scorers and wicket takers list after South Africa thrash Australia

The Australian cricket team was thrashed by South Africa by a margin of 134 runs and was handed over its second consecutive loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Pat Cummins and Co were not able to chase down 312 runs and got bundled for a score of 177 runs against the South African pace battery.

3 things you need to know

• South African opener Quinton de Kock was adjudged the Player of the Match in the AUS vs SA CWC 2023 match
• South Africa jumped to the first spot in the ODI World Cup 2023 points table
• Australia is now placed at the bottom of the table with Afghanistan

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Updated ODI World Cup 2023 top run scorers list

A look at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 leading run scorers list: 

1. Quinton de Kock (South Africa): 209 runs from two matches
2. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): 199 runs from two matches
3. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka): 198 runs from two matches
4. Devon Conway (New Zealand): 184 runs from two matches
5. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand): 174 runs from two matches

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Updated ODI World Cup 2023 top wicket-takers list

A look at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 leading wicket-takers list: 

1. Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): 7 wickets from two matches 
2. Jasprit Bumrah (India): 6 wickets from two matches
3. Matt Henry (New Zealand): 6 wickets from two matches
4. Hasan Ali (Pakistan): 6 wickets from two matches
5. Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): 6 wickets from two matches 

South Africa rout Australia in Lucknow

After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, the Australian cricket team, led by Pat Cummins, didn't start off well against South Africa. South African openers Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma put up a 108-run stand for the opening and gave a solid start to their team. de Kock slammed his 19th ODI ton and helped the team register a first-innings total of 311/7. Aiden Markram also contributed with a 56-run knock. 

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Chasing the target, the Australian cricket team didn't start off well and was 70/6 at one stage. However, Marnus Labuschagne tried to do a miracle and take his team over the line but the target was too much for the Aussies and at last, they were bundled for a score of 177 runs.