Cricket World Cup: Australia vs. South Africa player ratings

Another big World Cup defeat leaves Australia’s tournament hanging by a thread, DANIEL CHERNY looks at who can hold their heads up high – and whose should be on the chopping block.

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent five-time champions Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat.

After the Proteas had made 311-7, Australia lost six wickets with just 70 on the board and then focused solely on attempting to limit the damage to their net run-rate.

They were eventually dismissed for 177 with 55 balls to spare. For South Africa, it was a second win in two games while Australia have lost both of their matches.