Australia falls to 9th, South Africa tops World Cup rankings

WEB DESK: Australia’s woes continued as they slipped to the 9th position in the rankings after their defeat in the 10th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against South Africa.

Australia second last on a World Cup points table – have you EVER seen this before? 😵

South Africa, meanwhile, leap to the top with a superb net run-rate 🔥 #CWC23 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/JgWcifHg08

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 12, 2023

The clash between the two cricketing powerhouses turned into a fierce battle on the field.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a commanding total of 311 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

Quinton de Kock exhibited remarkable batting skills, crafting a splendid 109 runs off 106 balls, while Aiden Markram significantly contributed with 56 runs off 44 balls.

In response, Australia found it challenging to counter the South African bowling attack and was eventually bowled out for 177 runs in 40 overs.

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Marnus Labuschagne fell tantalisingly short of a half-century, halted at 46 runs. Regrettably for the Aussies, this defeat marked their second consecutive setback in the World Cup tournament.

South Africa emerged victorious with a substantial lead of 134 runs, propelling them to the top of the 2023 World Cup points table.

Meanwhile, Australia’s decline to the 9th position in the rankings underscored their struggles in the competition, raising concerns about their performance in the tournament.