South Africa 's World Cup history is well - documented .
Perhaps that is the only reason it is not a clear favourite for this tournament , as it boasts world - leading talent with both the bat and ball , but nobody better than de Villiers .
South Africa 's World Cup history is well - documented and perhaps that is the only reason it is not a clear favourite for this tournament , as it boasts world - leading talent with both the bat and ball , but nobody better than de Villiers .