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In the highly anticipated second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023<\/a> at Kolkata\u2019s Eden Gardens, South Africa<\/strong> and Australia<\/strong> clashed in a battle for a spot in the final.<\/p>\n Opting to bat after winning the toss, South Africa faced early setbacks with Quinton de Kock<\/strong> and Temba Bavuma<\/strong> departing quickly. Rassie van der Dussen<\/strong> struggled to find his rhythm, contributing only 6 runs. However, Heinrich Klaasen<\/strong> and David Miller<\/strong> steadied the ship with a valuable partnership. Miller, in particular, played a stellar knock, notching up an impressive century, scoring 101 runs off 116 deliveries. The lower order added some crucial runs, but Australia\u2019s bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc<\/strong> and Pat Cummins<\/strong>, managed to restrict South Africa to a total of 212 in 49.4 overs.<\/p>\n In pursuit of the target, Australia faced early challenges as South African bowlers struck at regular intervals. Travis Head<\/a> emerged as the standout performer for Australia, showcasing a brilliant innings of 62 runs off 48 deliveries. Despite wickets falling at the other end, Head\u2019s composed knock guided Australia towards the target. Contributions from David Warner<\/strong>, Steve Smith<\/strong>\u00a0and Josh Inglis<\/strong> supported the chase. In the end, Australia secured a hard-fought victory, reaching 215\/7 in 47.2 overs.<\/p>\n Travis Head\u2019s exceptional batting performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.<\/p>\n With this win, Australia booked their place in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown against India on Sunday, November 19.<\/p>\n Both teams displaying vulnerabilities. By just waiting, Australia are becoming susceptible to a good ball<\/p>\n \u2014 Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Good game that .. great effort by the lads \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n \u2014 Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bad luck #SouthAfrica<\/a> feel for you guys ! Have to give to the Aussies , something about them in big games ! Keeping the composure under pressure . Onto the big finals #indiavsaus<\/a> ! India clearly the favourites but hopefully it\u2019s a cracker of a final !! And of course we \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 8th World Cup Final for the Australian team, a remarkable record. \u2014 Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Serious innings @DavidMillerSA12<\/a> !!! One of the best of the tournament under huge pressure \u2026 #CWC2023<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n And then there were two \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/p>\n Presenting the #CWC23<\/a> finalists \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/vv0L57egeY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ICC (@ICC) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The all-round brilliance of Travis Head saw Australia home at the Eden Gardens \ud83d\udc4a<\/p>\n It helps him win the @aramco<\/a> #POTM<\/a> \ud83d\udc4c#CWC23<\/a> | #SAvAUS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oWzaDSlXjX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Australia becomes the second team to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023 final#SAvsAUS<\/a> #ODIWorldCup2023<\/a> #CWC23<\/a> #cricket<\/a> #Australia<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/prM3rIx9T6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SA dropped crucial catches. One of the best fielding units have let themselves down in the big match. Same thing happened in 2015 WC SF too #SAvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Australia will be facing india in the finals<\/p>\n \u2014 Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Heartbroken South African team. \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/khlD7PXI3V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\nSouth Africa Innings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Australia Innings<\/h2>\n
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