Proteas wilt in face of impressive Indian onslaught
Shikhar Darwan top scores with 137 for reigning champions while Jayawardene rescues Sri Lanka against Afghanistan
Defending champions India demolished South Africa by 130 runs, dealing the Proteas their heaviest World Cup defeat in front of almost 87,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, while Sri Lanka survived a scare against Afghanistan.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed a career-best 137 with 16 boundaries and two sixes while Ajinkya Rahane made 79 and Virat Kohli added 46 as India racked up 307 for seven from 50 overs.
With two wins from as many pool B games, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will move into the quarter-finals if they beat the United Arab Emirates in Perth on Saturday.
South Africa are such a good side, so I think that makes it an even more satisfying win
South Africa, one of the pre-tournament favourites who beat Zimbabwe in their first match, have two points and face West Indies in Sydney on Saturday.
"It was a back-to-back good performance from both the bowling and batting unit, which is why we can enjoy it," said India captain Dhoni.
"South Africa are such a good side, so I think that makes it an even more satisfying win. I felt the bowlers bowled well in the right areas and the spinners varied their pace."
Dhawan, who made 73 against Pakistan, put on 127 for the second wicket with Kohli and 125 for the third with Rahane.