The final match of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals is up today, and you're just a few simple clicks away from a free South Africa vs. Australia live stream. Better yet, this setup will also work for the big final on Sunday, where today's winners face the daunting task of going up against host nation India in the final.
South Africa and Australia are two of the best ODI teams in the world, with only a higher Net Run Rate putting the South Africans ahead after nine group games. Australia took a bit of a thrashing from South Africa in the group stage, too, but bounced back by winning all seven of their remaining games. Like Australia, South Africa (and everyone else) lost to India in the group stage, but the defeat to the Netherlands was a bit of a shocker. So this should be closer than last month's clash for sure. Here's how you can see for yourself today.
Although South Africa finished above Australia in the group, but it is the Aussies who carry the most momentum into the knockout having won their last seven matches in a row. The Kangaroos had the worst possible start in their history of the tournament.
They lost the first two games and looked down and out for this edition, but their key stars showed their class, determination, and gradually returned into the run to the top four. They have peaked at the right time and look all set to play in their 10th World Cup final if things go in their favour in Kolkata.
Aiden Markram got a thick outside edge off Starc to David Warner for 10 and Rassie van der Dussen (6) edged Hazlewood to Steve Smith at second slip.
The close-in fielding by Australia — the five-time champion — was excellent, backing up pinpoint bowling as the ball seamed and swung around.
South Africa’s biggest threat comes from their stacked batting line up which has fired them through the tournament so far in and they will have positive memories of facing the Aussies as Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi all impressed during their victory back in October.
However, along with India, Australia are the in-form team of the tournament and look set on claiming a sixth World Cup title. They have shown their quality after a sluggish start and Glenn Maxwell produced the greatest innings of the competition in their victory against Afghanistan.
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