Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
By The Associated Press on November 16, 2023.
KOLKATA, India (AP) – Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller on Thursday. After restricting the South Africans to 212, Australia eked its way to 215-7 to win with 16 balls to spare in a tense atmosphere inside Eden Gardens. Australia will be bidding to win the 50-over World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, while host nation India is seeking a third title. The championship match is in Ahmedabad on Sunday. South Africa has never won a semifinal match at the World Cup in five attempts. ___ AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket 8-7
