(Updates after Australia win)
By Amlan Chakraborty
KOLKATA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Australia sealed their place in Sunday’s remaining of the 50-over World Cup in opposition to India following a nervy three-wicket victory in opposition to South Africa within the second semi-final on Thursday.
Australia bowled out South Africa for a below-par 212 regardless of David Miller’s defiant 101 however the chase was not as easy as Pat Cummins and his group would have favored.
Travis Head (62) led Australia’s rollicking begin earlier than a mid-innings wobble put the five-time champions in a spot of trouble.
South Africa didn’t let massive partnerships bloom however Australia finally reached the goal with 16 balls to spare with Steve Smith (30) and Jos Inglis (28) offering helpful cameos.
Earlier, Temba Bavuma’s determination to bat underneath an overcast sky backfired and South Africa slumped to 24-4 inside 12 overs earlier than gentle rain held up play.
Miller and Heinrich Klaasen (47) arrested the slide after play resumed with a 95-run partnership however Head’s double strike put Australia again in cost.
Miller smashed Cummins for a six to convey up his hundred however fell in the identical over making an attempt to clear the rope once more.
India beat New Zealand within the first semi-final on Wednesday to guide their place within the remaining in Ahmedabad. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in Kolkata; enhancing by Ken Ferris)
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