World Cup 2023: Australia edge South Africa to set up title clash against India
Check out photos from Australia’s three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata, as the five-time champions qualified for a record eighth World Cup final, where they will meet hosts India.
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Travis Head scored a match-winning fifty as Australia defeated South Africa by three wickets in the second semi-final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. AP
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South Africa opted to bat first. However, Mitchell Starc struck twice early, removing Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram to leave the Proteas reeling at 24/4. AP
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A valiant century from David Miller helped South Africa post 212 on the board, which was still a below par total. AP
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Skipper Pat Cummins was the pick of Aussie bowlers with figures of 3/51. AP
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Australia’s middle-order crumbled but Steve Smith’s 62-ball 30 helped them stay afloat in the chase. AP
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Keshav Maharaj finished with impressive figures of 1/24 from 10 overs. AP
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Australia were 174/6 at one stage, but an unbeaten 22-run stand between Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins saw them qualify for a record eighth World Cup final. AP
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