Ireland knocked out of the park as South Africa hit 411

It was the second-highest total in World Cup history – and three runs more than last week's 408 against the West Indies

Ireland's George Dockrell during the 2015 Cricket World Cup between Ireland and South Africa
(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images)

First it was the West Indies, now it's Ireland turn to be smashed out of sight by South Africa's batsmen.

Last week South Africa compiled an eye-watering 408-5 against the West Indies, the second-highest total in World Cup history, and this morning they bettered themselves, battering 411 in the 50 overs Ireland bowled at them for the loss of just four wickets.

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