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Australia trump South Africa to enter eighth ODI World Cup final

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Josh Hazlewood had Rassie van der Dussen edging to the slips cordon•Nov 16, 2023•ICC via Getty Images

Australia is through to the World Cup final after a tension-filled three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata.

After bowling South Africa out for 212, Pat Cummins’ side made a flying start, with Travis Head hitting a quickfire 62 before they were pegged back by the Proteas spinners and slipped to 137-5.

Australia edged closer but lost their seventh wicket with 20 runs still needed, and although the pressure continued to build, Cummins and Mitchell Starc kept their cool to complete a hard-fought victory with 16 balls to spare.

The Proteas had been reduced to 24-4 following superb new-ball bursts from Josh Hazlewood and Starc before David Miller rescued the innings with a determined 101 from 116 balls.

But despite a valiant effort in the field, it wasn’t enough, and Australia advanced to face India in Sunday’s final in Ahmedabad. (BBC) 

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