Australia win by three wickets in a tense chase of 213 to e book a date with the unbeaten hosts in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller.
After proscribing the South Africans to 212 – regardless of David Miller’s defiant 101 – Australia eked their solution to 215-7 to win with 16 balls to spare in a tense environment inside Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday.
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 huge partnerships bloom however Australia finally reached the goal with Steve Smith (30) and Jos Inglis (28) offering helpful cameos.
Earlier, Temba Bavuma’s determination to bat below 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 semifinal on Wednesday to e book their place within the closing in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Australia can be bidding to win the 50-over World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, whereas host nation India are in search of a 3rd title.
South Africa have by no means gained a semifinal match on the World Cup in 5 makes an attempt.
