England's World Cup woes worsens after Proteas' crushing

The Proteas cruised to a 229-run victory, making things difficult for the reigning champions, whose World Cup campaign is quickly vanishing over the precipice following three losses in four. That was England's most crushing loss ever in terms of runs, and South Africa's 7-399, which included a magnificent century from Heinrich Klaasen off just 61 balls, was a second unwanted record. With temperatures reaching as high as 36 degrees and extreme humidity, Buttler made the difficult decision to send the opponents in first, which turned out to be a decision he regretted later. 

England's response never got going as they fell to 6-68 before a late comeback from Mark Wood (43 not out) and Gus Atkinson (35) put up 70 for what turned out to be the last wicket, as Reece Topley was unable to bat after sustaining an injury. Buttler is now under heavy heat following three underwhelming performances thus far, including a shocking loss to Afghanistan and a nine-wicket thrashing at the hands of New Zealand.