South Africa condemned Ireland to their first defeat of the World Cup as they cruised to a 201-run win in Canberra.
Hashim Amla hit 159, Faf du Plessis 109 and Rilee Rossouw a rapid unbeaten 61 in South Africa's 411-4, the second time in two Pool B games they have passed 400.
Ireland collapsed to 48-5 as they were bowled out for 210 in 45 overs despite Andrew Balbirnie's 58.
Kyle Abbott claimed 4-21 and fellow pace bowler Morne Morkel 3-34.
South Africa need to win only one of their remaining two group games, against Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, to reach the quarter-finals.
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