World Championship of Legends 2024: Points table after Australia vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. The opening pair of Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh put on a solid partnership of 85 runs in just seven overs, with both batsmen contributing 49 runs each.
The second wicket fell at the score of 128 runs, followed by a quick succession of three more wickets after the team crossed the 150-run mark.However, Ben Dunk, batting at number three, played a blistering knock of 47 runs off a mere 21 deliveries.
The sixth-wicket partnership between Ben Cutting and Tim Paine added a crucial 74 runs to the total. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Australian batsmen, the team posted an impressive total of 230 runs for the loss of five wickets. For South Africa, JP Duminy and Ryan McLaren picked up two wickets each.
In response, South Africa struggled with the bat, with only three batsmen reaching double figures. Ryan McLaren top-scored for the team with 36 runs off 31 deliveries. The South African innings concluded at 126 runs for the loss of nine wickets, resulting in a comprehensive 104-run victory for Australia. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Xavier Doherty were the standout bowlers for Australia, claiming three wickets each.
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In the fifth match of the World Championship of Legends 2024, Australia emerged victorious against South Africa, winning by a margin of 104 runs. The Australian team managed to put up an impressive total of 230 runs, losing only five wickets in the process.
Following the match, Pakistan remains at the top of the standings, having secured wins in both of their matches played so far. They boast a Net Run Rate of +0.856. Australia, on the other hand, has climbed from fourth to second place after registering a win in one of their two matches.
Their Net Run Rate stands at an impressive +2.483. England has slipped from second to third position, with a Net Run Rate of +2.005. They have experienced both a win and a loss in their matches.
India, having won their first match of the tournament, currently occupies the fourth spot with a Net Run Rate of +0.487.
The West Indies team maintains its position in fifth place, holding a Net Run Rate of -1.45.
South Africa, unfortunately, has suffered defeats in both of their matches and remains in sixth position. Their Net Run Rate has taken a significant hit, currently standing at -5.296.