World Cup 2023: Australia edge South Africa to set up title clash against India
FirstCricket Staff
• November 17, 2023, 02:05:39 IST
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
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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Australia's middle-order crumbled but Steve Smith's 62-ball 30 helped them stay afloat in the chase. 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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