South Africa captain Graeme Smith led his team into the second round of the World Cup with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Scotland in their Group A match on Tuesday. Smith scored a commanding 91 as South Africa finished with 188 for three and more than 26 overs to spare in reply to Scotland's 186 for eight. Scotland's total surpassed their previous highest World Cup score, made in 1999 against Australia, by five runs.

South Africa will meet Australia on Saturday to determine which team will carry two points into the next phase of the competition.Earlier, South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini's return to action was cut short when he left the field with cramps.Ntini, who was playing his first match in the World Cup because he delayed his trip to the Caribbean until after the birth of his second child, pulled up while bowling the 40th over, his ninth.

He completed the over but then left the field to receive treatment for what the team spokesman said was cramps.Ntini, the spearhead of the attack, did not return, leaving South Africa to complete a disciplined but not particularly inspired bowling performance.