Scotland thrashed by South Africa

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Needing victory to avoid an early exit from the competition following Saturday's defeat to New Zealand, Scotland were unlikely to cause a shock from the moment South Africa powered to a daunting 211 for five after being put in to bat at The Oval.

But the real gulf in class was exposed when Scotland began their reply and were dismissed for just 81 in only 15.4 overs, a total which was only marginally better than the worst ever in this event of 73 recorded by Kenya against New Zealand in Durban two years ago.

It was also the seventh worst total in Twenty20 international history despite Kyle Coetzer hitting a determined 42 off 32 balls before becoming the first of four wickets to fall in a 10-ball spell to end their innings.

South Africa's total, their highest in this format, was achieved by a stunning display of hitting towards the end of their innings by AB de Villiers which helped them add 83 runs from the final five overs.

Teaming up with Albie Morkel after off-spinner Majid Haq and left-arm spinner Glenn Rogers had halted South Africa's earlier run spree, the pair hammered 51 off 19 balls to end any hopes of Scotland limiting them to a modest total.