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Australia vs South Africa, World Cup 2023 Semifinal Highlights: Head (62), Starc (3/34) shine as AUS march into WC FinalsDavid Miller (101) scored a fighting century to rescue South Africa and help them post 212/10 after opting to bat first against Australia. However, Travis Head (62) provided a good start as the five-time champions ultimately sealed their place in the Finals of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Australia's Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate progressing to the final after winning the match at the&nbsp;Eden Gardens, Kolkata.&nbsp;</p></div>

Australia's Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate progressing to the final after winning the match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage!

South Africa are looking to end their semifinal curse but they have formidable opponents challenging them today as they take on the record five-time World Champions Australia.

The venue for today's clash is the iconic Eden Gardens, however, ominous clouds are looming over Kolkata threatening to play spoilsport.

Weather Update: Covers have been taken off at the Eden Gardens!

The covers have been on at the Eden Gardens with the threat of rain looming but there's a positive update from the venue as they covers have now been taken off. We're still on schedule with the Toss coming up in 10 mins.

Remember there is a reserve day for the knockouts so even if rains do play spoilsport we should be assured of a result.

The covers have been on at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata with overcast skies looming overhead. 

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Pitch Report and Conditions at the Eden Gardens

There's a 36% chance of rain reports Pommie Mbangwa, he points out that the dimensions are 65 m square boundaries, 75 m straight boundaries, which shouldn't be difficult to clear.

This is the same wicket that was used for the England vs Pakistan match. The spinners had a good time bowling in that game. Spin will win, reckons Mathew Hayden. He says it's going to be tough to score runs as the spinners will get more assistance in the second innings.

Captain winning the toss should bat first despite the overcast conditions, says Mbangwa.

Toss: South Africa win the toss, opt to bat!

One change for the Proteas as they opt for an extra spinner with Shamsi replacing Ngidi

We will bat first. I am not a hundred percent. Not something I really dreamt of (captaining his country in a World Cup). We have come against a team like Australia in the semi-final. We did get a message from them (South Africa's rugby winning team) this morning, means a lot to me and the team, there's a game to focus on. Yes, we did speak about it (the semifinal jinx) but very important to stay in the present. Need to stick to our processes. Got one change, Shamsi is in for Ngidi.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)

Two changes as expected for the Aussies as Maxwell and Starc return with Stoinis and Abbott making way

We would have batted first as well. But it is overcast and hopefully there's some swing early on. They play pretty similar style, unfortunately they have won a last few, we are due. We have been in these positions before. We have a lot of experience. We were not up to our best in those couple of games. But guys have been positive in the last seven games. Two changes for us. Stoinis and Abbott are out. Maxwell and Starc are in.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)

Australia vs South Africa: Playing XIs

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.

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Time for the national anthems!

The two teams walk out onto the Eden Gardens field and line-up for the national anthems.

All set for the start! 

Ricky Ponting rings the customary bell at the Eden Gardens as Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock walk out to open the batting for South Africa. They'll want to get off to a good start after opting to bat here.

Mitchell Starc has the new ball in hand to open the attack for Australia.

Over 1: South Africa 1/1

0.6 - WICKET! Bavuma c Josh Inglis b Starc 0 (4)

Edged and gone! Excellent line and length from Starc as he forces Bavuma to play and draws a thick outside edge that Inglis does well to collect with a dive. Bavuma walks back on a duck as Australia get off to a great start.

0.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and this time Bavuma leaves for the keeper.

0.4 - No run, Bavuma reaches out wide to drive but doesn't time the shot at all.

0.3 - No run, full outside off and Bavuma leans forward to defend.

0.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads now and de Kock gets off the mark with a flick towards midwicket where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.

0.1 - No run, full outside off from Starc and de Kock blocks it out safely.

Over 2: South Africa 2/1

1.6 - No run, excellent delivery to end the over as van der Dussen shapes up to defend but is beaten past the inside edge.

1.5 - No run, another length delivery to van der Dussen who defends.

1.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and van der Dussen defends.

1.3 - No run, short outside off to van der Dussen who sways away.

1.2 - 1 run, edged! de Kock looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge that squirts to third man as they rotate strike.

1.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start from Hazlewood as it nips away to beat the outside edge of de Kock.

Josh Hazlewood, right-arm fast medium, takes the other new ball as Rassie van der Dussen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

Over 3: South Africa 4/1

2.6 - No run, pitched outside off again and van der Dussen shoulders arms. This is a really good start from Australia.

2.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and van der Dussen leaves.

2.4 - No run, full delivery onto the stumps and van der Dussen pushes it back to Starc.

2.4 - Wide! Starc fires it full down leg.

2.3 - 1 run, full down leg and de Kock misses with the flick as it brushes off the pads for a leg bye.

2.2 - No run, fuller outside off and de Kock pushes it to point.

2.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start again from Starc as de Kock looks to drive but is beaten by the late movement.

Over 4: South Africa 6/1

3.6 - 1 run, van der Dussen gets a thick inside edge towards square leg as Australia wrap up another good over.

3.5 - No run, appeals for caught behind! Excellent length delivery from Hazlewood that nips away and beats the outside edge as van der Dussen looks to defend. There's no edge though and Australia don't challenge the decision.

3.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and van der Dussen taps it to backward point.

3.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and de Kock clips it to midwicket.

3.2 - No run, banged short outside off and again de Kock doesn't bother.

3.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Hazlewood and de Kock leaves.

Over 5: South Africa 8/1

4.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and van der Dussen defends.

4.5 - 2 runs, length delivery outside off and van der Dussen drives through the gap at mid-off for an easy two.

4.4 - No run, again van der Dussen drives to cover and Warner dives across to cut it off.

4.3 - No run, van der Dussen drives firmly but it's met by excellent fielding from Warner who cuts off any run.

4.2 - No run, full outside off this time and van der Dussen defends.

4.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Starc and van der Dussen tucks it to the on-side.

A proud moment for both set of players at an iconic venue! 

South African and Australian players during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 2nd semi-final match between South Africa and Australia, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Image: PTI

Over 6: South Africa 8/2

5.6 - No run, wicket-maiden from Hazlewood in the powerplay as Markram defends. This is top-quality bowling from Australia as they make the most of the overcast conditions.

5.5 - No run, Markram is greeted by a nasty bouncer from Hazlewood as he looks to cut but is beaten.

Aiden Markram, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

5.4 - WICKET! de Kock c Cummins b Hazlewood 3 (14)

Excellent catch from Cummins! de Kock seems frustrated by the dot balls and just swings at the full delivery but only sends it flying high down the pitch. Cummins does excellently to run back from mid-on and then take a good catch when falling backwards.

5.3 - No run, fuller this time to de Kock who drives it right back to Hazlewood.

5.2 - No run, shorter now from Hazlewood and de Kock awkwardly rides the bounce and defends.

5.1 - No run, back of a length from Hazlewood and de Kock tucks to midwicket.

Over 7: South Africa 8/2

6.6 - No run, beaten! A peach from Starc as he lands it short and van der Dussen shapes up to defend but sees it fly past the edge.

6.5 - No run, superb fielding by Warner again as he dives across at cover and is onto the ball in a flash as van der Dussen cuts it towards point.

6.4 - No run, beaten! Again van der Dussen goes for a big flashy drive but only connects with air.

6.3 - No run, this time van der Dussen gets bat to ball as he punches to cover.

6.2 - No run, beaten! van der Dussen goes for a drive but is well beaten past the outside edge.

6.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Starc and van der Dussen defends.

What a catch that was from the Australian captain!

Australia's Pat Cummins takes a catch to dismiss South Africa's Quinton de Kock off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood.

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with Manus Labuschagne after taking the catch to dismiss South Africa's Quinton de Kock off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood.

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the catch to dismiss South Africa's Quinton de Kock.

Over 8: South Africa 10/2

7.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and van der Dussen flicks to mid-on for a quick single.

7.5 - No run, van der Dussen steps out and Hazlewood bangs it short forcing the batter to duck.

7.4 - No run, peach from Hazlewood as it nips sharply away after hitting the deck to beat the outside edge of van der Dussen.

7.3 - 1 run, Markram steps out and punches to cover to get off the mark.

7.2 - No run, back of a length again as Markram taps to point.

7.1 - No run, back of a length outside off from Hazlewood as Markram tucks to midwicket.

Over 9: South Africa 17/2

8.6 - 1 run, Markram misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

8.5 - No run, full onto the pads again as Markram flicks it uppishly to mid-on.

8.4 - FOUR! The first boundary of the innings as Markram flicks it off the pads towards the gap at deep square leg.

8.3 - No run, cut in half! Excellent from Starc as he fires a length delivery to Markram who slogs but is beaten past the inside edge.

8.2 - 1 run, top quality fielding this time from Labuschagne! van der Dussen times the drive beautifully but Labuschagne charges across from extra cover and dives across to cut off the boundary.

8.2 - Wide! Starc bangs it too short and well down leg.

8.1 - No run, back of a length from Starc and van der Dussen taps it to point.

Over 10: South Africa 18/2

9.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Markram drives to mid-off for a quick single. Excellent over from Hazlewood as just 1 run comes off it.

9.5 - No run, cut in half! Sharp movement off the seam as the ball nips in and beats the inside edge with Markram looking to drive.

9.4 - No run, banged short by Hazlewood and it sticks in the surface a little as Markram is well into the pull with the ball hitting him on the forearm.

9.3 - No run, back of a length outside off and Markram defends.

9.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Markram pushes it to point.

9.1 - No run, back of a length from Hazlewood and Markram cuts it fiercely to cover.

Over 11: South Africa 22/3

10.6 - No run, pitched full well outside off and Klaasen doesn't bother.

Heinrich Klaasen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

10.5 - WICKET! Markram c Warner b Starc 10 (20)

Excellent catch from Warner! Starc pitches it full outside off and Markram looks to drive but gets a big outside edge to backward point. Warner reacts quickly to move to his left and take a sharp catch as Australia grab a third early wicket. The Aussies are really stamping their authority onto this semifinal.

10.4 - No run, Starc angles it across Markram now and the batter shoulders arms.

10.3 - No run, width on offer and Markram drives hard but again it's met by excellent fielding as Labuschagne dives across to cut it off.

10.2 - No run, back of a length outside off now and Markram defends to point.

10.1 - FOUR! Full onto the pads from Starc and Markram flicks it expertly into the gap at midwicket to find the ropes.

Starc into his sixth over on the trot now.

Over 12: South Africa 28/4

11.6 - Edged and FOUR! Miller gets lucky on the very first ball he faces as a thick edge slips through the gap between the two men at slip.

David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

11.5 - WICKET! van der Dussen c Smith b Hazlewood 6 (31)

Edged and gone this time as van der Dussen looks to drive but gets a thick edge that carries straight into Steve Smith who makes no mistake at second slip. South Africa are crumbling under the pressure at the Edge Gardens.

11.4 - 1 run, edged and safe! Klaasen gets off the mark with a streaky edge that doesn't carry as second slip deflects it to third man.

11.3 - 1 run, banged short now and van der Dussen pulls through midwicket.

11.2 - No run, pitched full just outside off-stump and van der Dussen blocks.

11.1 - No run, back of a length from Hazlewood and van der Dussen rides the bounce to defend.

Hazlewood into his sixth over now. This has been an excellent partnership from both pacers for Australia.

Over 13: South Africa 32/4

12.6 - No run, short into Miller who tucks to midwicket.

12.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Klaasen flicks to midwicket.

12.4 - 1 run, back of a length down leg and Miller tucks to backward square leg.

12.3 - No run, full down leg and Miller misses with the flick as it hits the pads.

12.2 - No run, full onto the pads and Miller flicks to square leg.

12.2 - Wide! Starc sprays it down leg.

12.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Starc and Klaasen drives it uppishly towards cover.

Starc into his seventh over on the trot.

Over 14: South Africa 44/4

13.6 - 1 run, Miller guides the shorter delivery to backward point for a safe single.

13.5 - FOUR! Chance for another catch as Miller drives it uppishly towards mid-off where it lands just short of the fielder and bounces past him to long-off.

13.4 - 1 run, short down leg and Klaasen nudges towards midwicket.

13.3 - No run, short outside off and this time Klaasen leaves.

13.2 - 2 runs, Klaasen tucks the short delivery to backward square leg and they run hard for two.

13.1 - FOUR! Length delivery outside off from Cummins and Klaasen welcomes him with a firm drive through the gap at cover.

First bowling change as captain Pat Cummins, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Covers come on at the Eden Gardens!

A light drizzle has descended upon the Eden Gardens as the covers come out to protect the surface. For now only the middle and one section of the deep is covered.

The Eden Gardens has covers that could cover the entire outfield if the rain picks up.

Remember we do have a reserve day and also a few hours to spare for play to resume today. Stay tuned to our page for further updates.

The rain seems to be abating at the Eden Gardens

Ground staff covers the pitch as rain stops play during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 second semi-final match between South Africa and Australia, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.

Image: PTI

UPDATE: Play set to resume at 3:55 PM

There's a positive update from the Eden Gardens as the rains have stopped and the covers are coming off.

Play is set to resume at 3:55 PM. Just 10 mins from now.

An ominous looking scoreboard for the Proteas, can they turn things around after this rain delay?

Australia are well on top in the semifinal so far as indicated on the Eden Gardens scoreboard. 

Image: REUTERS

All set for the restart!

Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller walk out as they look to build from the rubble for South Africa.

Australia will get underway with spin as Adam Zampa is handed the ball.

Over 15: South Africa 46/4

14.6 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Miller defends.

14.5 - No run, tossed up down leg and Miller nudges to square leg.

14.4 - No run, Miller is beaten by the tossed up googly as it whizzes past the edge.

14.3 - 1 run, Klaasen punches the quicker delivery to long-off.

14.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Miller drives to cover where the fielder cuts off the boundary.

14.1 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps from Zampa and Miller defends.

Over 16: South Africa 46/4

15.6 - No run, excellent maiden over from Hazlewood. That's his second maiden over of the day.

15.5 - No run, length delivery outside off from Hazlewood and Klaasen leaves.

15.4 - No run, full outside off again and this time Klaasen drives to cover but it's cut off.

15.3 - No run, fuller this time and Klaasen defends.

15.2 - No run, beaten! Hazlewood is back to beating the edge as Klaasen pokes outside off and misses by a distance.

15.1 - No run, full outside off from Hazlewood and Klaasen drives to cover.

Australia are going in for the kill here as Josh Hazlewood [6.0-1-12-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 17: South Africa 55/4

16.6 - 1 run, Miller edges the full delivery to point for a quick single.

16.5 - SIX! Miller cuts loose now as he connects cleanly to send the loopy full delivery flying into the stands over long-on for the first maximum of the innings.

16.4 - No run, sharp googly from Zampa as Miller looks to defend and gets a thick outside edge.

16.3 - 1 run, tossed up full to Klaasen who drives to long-off.

16.2 - 1 run, Miller skips down the track and flicks through midwicket.

16.1 - No run, tossed up down the middle by Zampa and Miller defends.

Over 18: South Africa 55/4

17.6 - No run, back-to-back maidens from Hazlewood as Miller looks to flick but gets hit high on the pads.

17.5 - No run, short into the body and Miller gets hit on the gloves as he looks to tuck. 11 dots in a row now.

17.4 - No run, pitched outside off and again Miller decides to leave. That's Hazlewood's 10th dot in a row.

17.3 - No run, tighter line now as Miller rides the bounce in the crease to defend.

17.2 - No run, back of a length outside off again as Miller leaves for the keeper.

17.1 - No run, Hazlewood angles it across Miller who shoulders arms.

Over 19: South Africa 62/4

18.6 - No run, quicker delivery from Zampa and Miller tucks it to the on-side.

18.5 - SIX! Full again from Zampa and this time Miller connects with a clean swing of the arms to send it flying high into the stands over deep midwicket.

18.4 - No run, full down the middle from Zampa as Miller flicks to midwicket.

18.3 - No run, Miller gets onto the back foot but chops it back onto his boot.

18.2 - No run, tossed up full to Miller who leans forward to defend.

18.1 - 1 run, pitched outside off from Zampa and Klaasen punches to long-off.

Over 20: South Africa 67/4

19.6 - No run, full outside off and Miller pushes it to point.

19.5 - FOUR! Too full from Cummins and Miller chips it over midwicket to find the gap.

19.4 - No run, fuller onto the stumps and Miller pushes it back to Cummins.

19.3 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Klaasen punches to extra cover.

19.2 - No run, back of a length into Klaasen who defends.

19.1 - No run, full outside off from Cummins and Klaasen pushes it to cover.

Pat Cummins [1.0-0-12-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 21: South Africa 68/4

20.6 - No run, fired full down leg and Miller nudges to the on-side.

20.5 - No run, slower this time but Miller only pushes it back to Maxwell.

20.4 - No run, angled into the pads and Miller defends.

20.3 - No run, quicker full delivery to Miller who defends.

20.2 - 1 run, full outside off now and Klaasen punches to deep extra cover.

20.1 - No run, tossed up down leg from Maxwell and Klaasen flicks to mid-on.

Another bowling change from Australia as Glenn Maxwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 22: South Africa 70/4

21.6 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and this time Miller defends with soft hands for a quick single.

21.5 - No run, again pitched short outside off and Miller doesn't bite.

21.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and Miller shoulders arms.

21.3 - 1 run, banged short by Cummins and Klaasen goes for the pull but doesn't time the shot as it lands safely at midwicket.

21.2 - No run, again a tight back of a length delivery and Klaasen punches to mid-off.

21.1 - No run, back of a length delivery from Cummins and Klaasen rides the bounce to defend.

Over 23: South Africa 71/4

22.6 - No run, good work from Maxwell as he dives across and cuts off the run as Klaasen punches it too straight.

22.5 - No run, Klaasen gets onto the back foot and punches back to Maxwell.

22.4 - 1 run, quicker from Maxwell and Miller flicks to midwicket.

22.3 - No run, slower loopy delivery from Maxwell and Miller blocks.

22.2 - No run, quicker full delivery and Miller defends.

22.1 - No run, appeals for LBW from Maxwell as Miller leans forward to defend but the impact seems to be outside off-stump.

Over 24: South Africa 77/4

23.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Klaasen pulls to deep midwicket.

23.5 - No run, Klaasen drives on the up but finds cover.

23.4 - FOUR! Really good shot as Klaasen hops in the crease and cuts the short delivery over backward point.

23.3 - No run, full inswinger from Cummins that hits Klaasen on the pads but it's sliding down leg.

23.2 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Miller guides it to third man.

23.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Cummins and Miller flicks to midwicket.

Over 25: South Africa 79/4

24.6 - 1 run, this time Miller cuts it past cover. Good over from Maxwell as just 2 runs come off it.

24.5 - No run, Miller flicks again but can't find the gap at midwicket.

24.4 - No run, tossed up to Miller who flicks to mid-on.

24.3 - No run, Miller makes room but cuts to cover.

24.2 - 1 run, Klaasen drives to cover where Warner does excellently to cut off the second.

24.1 - No run, tossed up outside off by Maxwell and Klaasen blocks.

Over 26: South Africa 81/4

25.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and Miller blocks. Another good over from Cummins.

25.5 - No run, short outside off and Miller defends back to Cummins.

25.4 - No run, sharp bouncer from Cummins as Miller looks to hook but can't connect.

25.3 - No run, length delivery just outside off-stump as Miller defends.

25.2 - No run, tighter line from Cummins as Miller defends to point.

25.1 - 2 runs, Cummins comes round the wicket and pitches it short as Miller cuts it to deep cover.

Over 27: South Africa 95/4

26.6 - No run, Klaasen drives to mid-off as 14 runs come off the over.

26.5 - No run, Klaasen looks to go again but Zampa pitches it full as the batter chops it into the pitch.

26.4 - SIX! Short again from Zampa and Klaasen doesn't think twice as he heaves to send it flying into the stands again.

26.3 - SIX! Too short from Zampa and Klaasen goes deep in the crease and hammers it high over deep midwicket.

26.2 - 1 run, tossed up full to Miller who drives to long-off.

26.1 - 1 run, tossed up down the middle by Zampa and Klaasen drives to long-off.

Adam Zampa [3.0-0-18-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 28: South Africa 100/4

27.6 - 1 run, Miller flicks to square leg to bring up the 100 for South Africa.

27.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Miller leaves.

27.4 - 1 run, onto the pads again as Klaasen flicks to midwicket.

27.3 - No run, quicker onto the pads and Klaasen tucks to square leg.

27.2 - 1 run, Miller dabs to short third man for a quick single.

27.1 - 2 runs, short from Maxwell and Miller cuts it hard past point.

Change of ends for Glenn Maxwell [3.0-0-4-0] who comes back into the attack.

Over 29: South Africa 108/4

28.6 - No run, tossed up full outside off and Miller blocks.

28.5 - No run, slower delivery onto the stumps and Miller defends.

28.4 - SIX! Poor full toss from Zampa and Miller deposits it into the stands over deep midwicket.

28.3 - No run, tossed up slower to Miller who defends.

28.2 - 1 run, tossed up full to Klaasen who drives to mid-off and sets off for a risky single. He crashes into Zampa at the other end and seems to have injured himself a little.

28.1 - 1 run, back of a length from Zampa and Miller punches to long-off.

Over 30: South Africa 111/4

28.6 - 1 run, Klaasen glances it to fine leg to keep strike.

28.5 - No run, back of a length to Klaasen who punches to midwicket.

28.4 - 1 run, Miller makes room and cuts to deep cover.

28.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Miller cuts it to point.

28.2 - No run, tossed up slower to Miller who defends.

28.1 - 1 run, tossed up down the middle from Maxwell and Klaasen flicks to midwicket.

Over 31: South Africa 119/6

30.6 - No run, Coetzee goes deep in the crease and blocks out the hat-trick delivery.

Gerald Coetzee, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

30.5 - WICKET! Marco Jansen lbw b Head 0 (1)

Two-in-two for Head! Jansen is done in by the sharp turn as he misses by a distance with the ball hitting him on the back pad. Jansen reviews but that is plumb and three reds mean South Africa also lose one review. Head is on a hat-trick now.

Marco Jansen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

30.4 - WICKET! Klaasen b Head 47 (48)

Hits the middle-stump! Head tosses it up down the middle and Klaasen is done in by the spin as it beats the outside edge and hits the middle-stump. That's a huge wicket for Australia as the Proteas lose the danger-man Klaasen.

30.3 - No run, Klaasen looks to make room but Head follows him with the ball, forcing him to defend.

30.2 - FOUR! Klaasen makes room and slaps it over Head to find the gap past mid-off.

30.1 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off from Head and Klaasen slices it over extra cover to find the gap in the deep.

A third spinner introduced as Travis Head, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 32: South Africa 125/6 - FIFTY up for Miller! 52* (70)

31.6 - 1 run, Coetzee swings at the loopy delivery and gets off the mark with a single.

31.5 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Miller flicks to midwicket.

31.4 - No run, tossed up slower and Miller defends.

31.3 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Miller! 52* (70)

Short from Maxwell and Miller slices it through the gap at cover to bring up his fifty! It's been a really important innings from him to give South Africa some runs on the board.

31.2 - No run, sharp turn from Maxwell as Miller looks to drive but is beaten and Inglis whips off the bails. There's a check for the stumping but Miller's foot is planted.

31.1 - No run, tossed up outside off from Maxwell and Miller blocks.

Over 33: South Africa 127/6

32.6 - No run, tossed up outside off and Coetzee dabs to short third man.

32.5 - No run, short into Coetzee who defends.

32.4 - No run, beaten! Coetzee looks to push but it flies past the outside edge.

32.3 - 1 run, pitched short to Miller who cuts it to deep cover.

32.2 - 1 run, width on offer now and Coetzee cuts it past point.

32.1 - No run, tossed up down leg by Head and Coetzee defends to the on-side.

Over 34: South Africa 129/6

33.6 - 1 run, Coetzee gets a thick outside edge that flies to third man for a single.

33.5 - No run, turn from Maxwell as he hits the pads but it's outside off.

33.4 - No run, quicker outside off and Coetzee blocks.

33.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and again Coetzee defends.

33.2 - No run, tossed up to Coetzee who defends.

33.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Maxwell and Miller drives it through cover.

Over 35: South Africa 134/6

34.6 - No run, full outside off and Miller drives to cover.

34.5 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn again for Head as Miller looks to defend but it flies past the edge.

34.4 - No run, tossed up to Miller who drives to mid-off.

34.3 - 1 run, Coetzee charges out now and drives to long-on.

34.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Coetzee jams it to mid-off.

34.1 - FOUR! Lots of flight from Head and Coetzee drives it hard through the gap at cover.

Over 36: South Africa 139/6

35.6 - FOUR! Too short from Maxwell and Miller pulls it handsomely through midwicket.

35.5 - No run, length delivery again and Miller defends.

35.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Miller punches to point.

35.3 - No run, tossed up to Miller who defends.

35.2 - 1 run, Coetzee glances it to fine leg to rotate strike.

35.1 - No run, tossed up outside off from Maxwell and Coetzee defends.

Over 37: South Africa 141/6

36.6 - No run, full down leg and Coetzee tucks to square leg.

36.5 - No run, angled into Coetzee who flicks to midwicket.

36.4 - No run, tossed up to Coetzee who drives to mid-off.

36.3 - 1 run, Miller advances and flicks through midwicket.

36.2 - No run, full to Miller who jams it out to mid-off.

36.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Head and Coetzee drives to long-off.

Over 38: South Africa 149/6

37.6 - 1 run, Coetzee gets a thick edge towards backward point and Miller pushes for a risky single.

37.5 - No run, fired in full from Maxwell and Coetzee edges it to midwicket.

37.4 - 1 run, Miller leans forward and drives to cover for a quick single.

37.3 - 1 run, Coetzee punches the full delivery to long-off.

37.2 - 1 run, this time Miller flicks it towards long-on.

37.1 - FOUR! Full from Maxwell and Miller flicks it over midwicket to find the gap.

Over 39: South Africa 154/6

38.6 - 1 run, Coetzee guides it to third man for an easy single.

38.5 - No run, back of a length from Starc and Coetzee cuts it to backward point.

38.4 - No run, banged short by Starc and Coetzee sways away from it.

38.3 - No run, angled into the stumps and Coetzee chops it out to point.

38.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and it's met by a beautiful drive from Coetzee through the gap at extra cover to bring up the 150 for South Africa.

38.1 - No run, Starc comes round the wicket and angles it into Coetzee who defends.

Back to some pace now as Mitchell Starc [7.0-1-18-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 40: South Africa 156/6

39.6 - No run, angled across Coetzee who leans forward to defend.

39.5 - 1 run, Miller flicks to deep midwicket for an easy single.

39.4 - No run, Miller looks to dab but it's cut off quickly at backward point.

39.3 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn for Maxwell as Miller looks to defend but it flies past the edge.

39.2 - 1 run, Coetzee tucks it off the pads to square leg.

39.1 - No run, tossed up full by Maxwell and Coetzee defends.

Maxwell to bowl out now.

Over 41: South Africa 160/6

40.6 - No run, Coetzee steps forward and blocks out the loopy delivery.

40.5 - 1 run, Miller makes room and cuts it past cover.

40.4 - No run, tossed up to Miller who drives to point.

40.4 - Wide! Head fires it down leg.

40.3 - 1 run, Coetzee tucks it off the pads to midwicket and the batters collide in the middle of the pitch but make it safely.

40.2 - 1 run, Miller leans forward and flicks to deep midwicket.

40.1 - No run, Head tosses it up to Miller who defends.

Over 42: South Africa 164/6

41.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Coetzee flicks to midwicket.

41.5 - 1 run, another slower short delivery that Miller hooks to square leg.

41.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and Miller cuts it to point.

41.4 - Wide! Another slower short delivery as Miller swings and can't connect but it's too high.

41.3 - No run, slower short delivery outside off and Miller taps it to backward point.

41.2 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Miller pulls hard but finds midwicket.

41.1 - 2 run, short outside off from Cummins and Miller cuts it to deep cover.

Pat Cummins [5.0-0-27-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 43: South Africa 171/6

42.6 - No run, flat outside off and Coetzee slaps to mid-off.

42.5 - No run, shorter to Coetzee who mistimes the pull straight back towards Zampa.

42.4 - 1 run, another quick delivery as Miller gets a thick edge that deflects off the pads.

42.3 - No run, fired in quicker from Zampa as Miller defends.

42.2 - SIX! Full outside off and Miller reaches out to hammer it straight back over Zampa's head for a flat six.

42.1 - No run, fired flat outside off from Zampa and Miller looks to cut but is beaten.

Adam Zampa [5.0-0-40-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 44: South Africa 174/7

43.6 - No run, full onto the stumps again as Maharaj defends.

Replays show that Coetzee hadn't made contact with the ball hitting him on the shoulder. Had he reviewed he would've remained.

43.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Miller heaves to send it to deep midwicket.

43.4 - 1 run, back of a length down leg and Maharaj tucks to deep square leg to get off the mark.

Keshav Maharaj, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

43.3 - WICKET! Gerald Coetzee c Josh Inglis b Cummins 19 (39)

Cummins strikes! He sends down a nasty bouncer to Coetzee who looks to pull but it only brushes his gloves on the way back to the keeper. Big wicket from Cummins to end this promising 53-stand between the two batters.

43.2 - 1 run, slow outside off again as Miller drags the pull to deep midwicket.

43.1 - No run, slower back of a length delivery from Cummins and Miller slaps it hard to the man at cover.

Over 45: South Africa 182/7

44.6 - 1 run, slow outside off and Maharaj cuts to deep point.

44.5 - No run, slower short delivery to Maharaj who punches to cover.

44.4 - 1 run, googly from Zampa and Miller tucks to square leg.

44.3 - No run, fuller from Zampa as he hits Miller on the pads but it's sliding down leg.

44.2 - 2 runs, short outside off and Miller cuts it hard to deep cover.

44.1 - FOUR! Short from Zampa and Miller steps across as he pulls it through the gap at square leg.

Over 46: South Africa 190/7

45.6 - 1 run, slower bouncer to Miller who pulls to deep midwicket to move to 94*.

45.5 - 1 run, Maharaj defends towards point and Miller pushes for the risky single. It's good running from both the batters.

45.4 - No run, pacy bouncer to Maharaj who does well to sway away from it.

45.3 - 1 run, slower short ball again and this time Miller mistimes the pull to long-on.

45.2 - FOUR! Slower short delivery and Miller pulls it through midwicket to move to 92*.

45.1 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps from Cummins and Maharaj gets a thick edge towards point for a quick single.

Over 47: South Africa 196/8

46.6 - No run, low full toss to Rabada who nearly falls over as he digs it out.

46.5 - 2 runs, good shot from Rabada as he flicks the full delivery through the gap at midwicket.

46.5 - Wide! Starc bangs it short but it's too high.

46.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps to Miller who squeezes it out to long-on.

46.3 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and Rabada pushes to cover to get off the mark.

Kagiso Rabada, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

46.2 - WICKET! Maharaj c Smith b Starc 4 (8)

Starc picks up his third! He pitches it full outside off and Maharaj goes for the big heave but only sends it flying high towards mid-off where Smith takes an easy catch.

46.1 - 1 leg bye, full toss onto the pads from Starc and Miller misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

Mitchell Starc [8.0-1-23-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 48: South Africa 203/9 - HUNDRED up for Miller! 101* (115)

47.6 - No run, low full toss from Cummins and Shamsi just about gets bat behind it.

47.5 - No run, sharp short delivery and Shamsi cops it full on the body. That looked painful.

47.4 - No run, sharp yorker this time as Shamsi looks to drive but is beaten.

47.3 - No run, Cummins welcomes Shamsi with a sharp bouncer that he ducks under.

Tabraiz Shamsi, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

47.2 - WICKET! Miller c Head b Cummins 101 (116)

Another slower short ball and this time Miller doesn't get enough on the shot as he pulls it straight down the throat of Head who takes a sharp catch at deep midwicket. Head takes the catch and then loops the ball back in as he realises his foot is going to hit the rope before coming back in to complete the catch.

47.2 - Wide! Slower short delivery from Cummins but it's well outside off.

47.1 - SIX! HUNDRED up for Miller! 101* (115)

Miller gets to his hundred in style as he heaves at the back of a length delivery from Cummins to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket. What an innings it has been from him to rescue South Africa under pressure in the semifinals of the World Cup.

Over 49: South Africa 210/9

48.6 - 1 leg bye, full toss down leg and Rabada misses with the flick as it hits the pads for a leg bye.

48.5 - No run, fired full outside off and Rabada looks to drive but can't connect.

48.4 - No run, Rabada makes room and heaves at the full delivery but again is beaten past the inside edge.

48.3 - SIX! Starc bangs it short and Rabada takes it on as he pulls the ball high into the stands over deep square leg.

48.2 - No run, wide yorker from Starc and Rabada digs it out to cover.

48.1 - No run, beaten! Rabada swings but is beaten past the inside edge as the full delivery just misses the leg-stump.

Over 49.4: South Africa 212/all-out

49.4 - WICKET! Rabada c Maxwell b Cummins 10 (12)

Really good catch from Maxwell! Cummins sends down a slower length delivery outside off and Rabada pulls it flat towards long-on. Maxwell comes running in from the deep and puts in a good dive to grab it with both hands.

49.3 - No run, slower short delivery to Rabada who swings hard but misses.

49.2 - 1 run, Shamsi gets a thick inside edge onto the pads and they run hard to pinch a quick single.

49.1 - 1 run, short from Cummins and Rabada pulls to deep midwicket.

Australia need 213 runs to win!

A really good display from the Aussies as Hazlewood (2/12) and Starc (3/34) wreaked havoc among the Proteas top-order accounting for all the top four batters.

Head (2/21) then took two-in-two after the rain delay to put the Aussies back in control and Cummins (3/51) ensured the tail doesn't wag much.

David Miller (101) played a really brave innings to rescue his team when they needed him the most.

Klaasen (47) also provided some support but the next highest scorer for the team was Coetzee (19) with none of the other batters contributing significantly.

What a knock from David Miller who became the first South African Men's player to score a hundred in a World Cup Knockout

Really big (importance of this knock.) Glad to get the hundred, but we want to win at the end of the day. Helped the team to score a decent score with those partnerships. Expected these conditions at the start of the match, but we were on the back foot after four down in the powerplay. Managed to put up a couple of partnerships (with Klaasen and Coetzee), think we fought hard. It's about watching every ball and staying in the moment, trusting your preparation. It's one-ball-at-a-time. We need to put them under pressure in the powerplay by taking wickets. It's about using the conditions, bowling in the right areas.
David Miller (101 off 116 balls)

South Africa's David Miller celebrates after reaching his century at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

Image: REUTERS

All set for the run chase!

David Warner and Travis Head walk out to open the run chase for Australia. They just need to get off to a steady start with not too many runs on the board.

Marco Jansen has the new ball in hand to open the attack for South Africa. They really need early wickets to give themselves a chance here.

Over 1: Australia 5/0

0.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Head pushes it back to Jansen.

0.6 - Wide! Jansen sprays it down leg.

0.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Head defends.

0.4 - No run, full outside off and Head again goes for the drive but is beaten.

0.3 - No run, back of a length outside off and Head leaves.

0.2 - FOUR! Head makes connection this time as he reaches out and slices the full delivery over cover for a one-bounce four.

0.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start from Jansen as Head looks to drive but is beaten by the outswinger.

Over 2: Australia 10/0

1.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Head pushes it back to Rabada.

1.5 - No run, good response from Rabada as he bangs it short and Head leaves for the keeper.

1.4 - FOUR! Streaky from Head as he gets a thick outside edge that flies past the man at second slip.

1.3 - No run, short outside off to Head who taps it to point.

1.2 - 1 run, some extra bounce from Rabada now as Warner looks to flick but gets a big leading edge that loops towards third man as he gets off the mark.

1.1 - No run, excellent start from Rabada as he sends down a back of a length delivery that beats the outside edge of Warner.

Kagiso Rabada, right-arm fast, will take the other new ball.

Over 3: Australia 17/0

2.5 - No run, Warner drives the full delivery to mid-on.

2.4 - No run, beaten! Fired full outside off and it tails in to beat the inside edge of Warner who flashes hard but misses.

2.4 - Wide! Again Jansen fires it down leg.

2.4 - Wide! Excellent work from de Kock as he races across and dives to cut off the extra runs with Jansen spraying it well down leg.

2.3 - No run, beaten! Back of a length outside off and Warner looks to dive but can't connect.

2.3 - Wide! Jansen spills it down leg.

2.2 - No run, good response from Jansen as he fires in a toe-crusher that hits Warner on the pads but it's well down leg.

2.1 - FOUR! Full outside off from Jansen and Warner slices it over backward point to find the gap.

Over 4: South Africa 24/0

3.6 - No run, short from Rabada again as Warner defends.

3.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Warner gets a thick edge to point.

3.4 - No run, sharp bouncer to Warner who rides the bounce and defends.

3.3 - SIX! Back of a length delivery into Warner who swivels as he pulls it into the stands over deep square leg.

3.2 - 1 run, Head reaches out and gets a thick edge to third man.

3.1 - No run, swing and a miss as Rabada sends down a back of a length delivery and Head slashes hard but can't connect.

Over 5: Australia 39/0

4.6 - SIX! Excellent from Warner as he steps across and just flicks the full delivery high into the stands over deep square leg.

4.5 - 1 run, Head waits back and guides it to third man.

4.4 - No run, slower full delivery from Jansen and this time Head mistimes it to mid-on.

4.3 - FOUR! Fuller outside off from Jansen and Head heaves to send it racing through long-on.

4.2 - No run, short outside off and Head chops it hard towards point.

4.1 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps from Jansen and Head flicks it over midwicket to find the gap in the deep.

Over 6: Australia 60/0

5.6 - SIX! Head clears his front foot and heaves to send the full delivery flying over cow corner for a third six of the over. 21 runs come off it as Australia get off to a flyer.

5.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Head mistimes the drive to mid-off.

5.4 - 1 leg bye, Warner misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

5.3 - SIX! Warner steps across the stumps and scoops the full delivery into the stands over backward square leg.

5.3 - SIX! Slower full delivery and Warner gets under it to send it flying straight back over Rabada's head for a maximum. Rabada even oversteps as the siren goes for a no-ball and free-hit.

5.2 - No run, short outside off to Warner who chops it straight to point.

5.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads from Rabada and Head glances it to fine leg.

Over 7: Australia 60/1

6.6 - No run, a wicket-maiden for Markram inside the powerplay to just peg Australia back after a flying start.

6.5 - No run, sharp turn from Markram as Marsh covers the line and leaves again.

6.4 - No run, Marsh just extends his foot and deflects it with his pads but it's well outside off.

6.3 - No run, Marsh goes deep inside his crease and punches it back to Markram.

6.2 - No run, flat outside off from Markram and Marsh defends.

Mitchell Marsh, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

6.1 - WICKET! Warner b Markram 29 (18)

Immediate Impact! Markram fires it quicker onto the stumps and Warner looks to drive through cover but is beaten past the edge as the ball crashes into the stumps. What an impact from Markram as he ends this dangerous opening stand.

Immediate switch to spin for South Africa as Aiden Markram, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 8: Australia 61/2

7.6 - No run, tighter line from Rabada as Smith blocks. Two excellent over from South Africa as they claw their way back.

7.5 - No run, Smith shuffles across and leaves dramatically.

Steven Smith, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

7.4 - WICKET! Mitchell Marsh c van der Dussen b Rabada 0 (6)

WHAT A CATCH! Marsh cuts the back of a length delivery hard towards cover but van der Dussen flies across and takes a blinder to send the batter packing. van der Dussen shows great reflexes flying across from his spot and grabbing it with both hands in mid-air as Marsh walks back on a duck.

7.3 - 1 run, width on offer and Head cuts it to deep point.

7.2 - No run, short outside off and Head chops it back towards Rabada.

7.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Rabada and Head flicks to midwicket where it's well fielded.

Over 9: Australia 68/2

8.6 - 1 run, tossed up down the middle and Head drives to long-off.

8.5 - SIX! Tossed up down leg again and this time Head gets low and connects with the slog-sweep to send it flying flat over square leg.

8.4 - No run, loopy down leg as Head looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.

8.3 - No run, Head leans forward and drives to mid-off.

8.2 - No run, Head makes room and cuts but finds the man at point.

8.1 - No run, tossed up full from Markram and Head defends.

Over 10: Australia 74/2

9.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Smith defends.

9.5 - No run, Smith steps across again but this time gets hit on the pads. The contact is outside off though.

9.4 - No run, appeals for caught behind as Rabada bangs it short outside off but it brushes the hip of Smith.

9.3 - No run, short down leg from Rabada and Smith blocks.

9.3 - Wide! Rabada sprays it down leg.

9.2 - 1 run, streaky from Head as he dabs it uppishly to short third man and it lands just short of the fielder.

9.1 - FOUR! Full from Rabada and Head gets low to hammer it over mid-on for a one-bounce four.

Over 11: Australia 77/2

10.6 - 1 run, Head chops it towards cover to retain strike.

10.5 - No run, tossed up full to Head who flicks to midwicket.

10.4 - 1 run, the ball just holds up in the surface as Smith gets a thick inside edge to get off the mark.

10.3 - 1 run, tossed up slower delivery and Head drives to long-off.

10.2 - No run, slower outside off and Head pushes it towards point.

10.1 - No run, flat onto the stumps from Markram and Head blocks.

Over 12: Australia 92/2 - FIFTY up for Head! 53* (40)

11.6 - 1 run, Head guides the short ball past backward point to retain strike.

11.5 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Head! 53* (40)

What a way to bring up his half-century as Head pulls the short ball over midwicket for a third consecutive boundary.

11.4 - FOUR! Width on offer again and Head slices it over backward point for a one-bounce four.

11.3 - FOUR! Short outside off and this time Head slaps it hard straight past Coetzee to long-off.

11.2 - 1 run, Smith steps across and tucks to square leg to rotate strike.

11.1 - 1 run, DROPPED! Coetzee bangs it short outside off and Head gets a thick top-edge as he slices it towards deep point. Hendricks comes running in, puts in a dive and gets both hands behind it but the ball doesn't stick.

Gerald Coetzee, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Australia 93/2

12.6 - No run, Head leans forward and defends.

12.5 - 1 run, tossed up full and Smith flicks it to deep midwicket.

12.4 - No run, tossed up down leg to Smith who finds the man at square leg.

12.3 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and Smith drives hard to beat the man at cover.

12.2 - No run, flat onto the stumps and Smith flicks to square leg.

12.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Markram and Head drives to long-off.

Over 14: Australia 106/2

13.6 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Smith tucks to midwicket.

13.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Head drives to long-off.

13.4 - No run, tossed up outside off and Head looks to defend but is beaten by the turn.

13.3 - FOUR! Chance again as Shami draws a thick edge from Head who looks to cut but it flies through Klaasen who can't reach quickly enough at slip.

13.2 - 2 run, short outside off and Head slashes it past backward point for an easy two.

13.1 - 1 run, chance! Smith brings out the sweep and it lands just short of Bavuma who dives forward at backward square leg but hurts his fingers as the ball escapes.

Tabraiz Shamsi, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.

Over 15: Australia 109/3

14.6 - 1 run, tossed up again and Labuschagne drives to deep cover.

14.5 - No run, tossed up outside off to Labuschagne who defends.

14.4 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Smith drives to deep cover.

14.3 - No run, Smith flicks towards midwicket but the fielder does well to cut it off.

14.2 - 1 run, tossed up to Labuschagne who flicks to deep square leg.

Marnus Labuschagne, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

14.1 - WICKET! Head b Maharaj 62 (48)

Immediate impact once again! Maharaj tosses it up outside off and gets some sharp turn as Head reaches out to drive but is beaten past the inside edge with the ball crashing onto the stumps. Another Proteas spinner strikes with his first delivery as South Africa refuse to go down without a fight.

Keshav Maharaj, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 16: Australia 114/3

15.6 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Labuschagne tucks to square leg.

15.6 - Wide! Shamsi fires it down leg.

15.5 - No run, fired in fuller from Shamsi and Labuschagne defends.

15.4 - No run, REVIEW for LBW!

There are loud appeals as Labuschagne steps across and looks to flick but misses completely and gets hit on the back pad. The umpire isn't convinced and they immediately review. The impact is left to 'Umpire's Call' as it's just outside off and South Africa retain the review but Labuschagne survives.

15.3 - 2 runs, Labuschagne brings out the reverse-sweep to send it racing past de Kock.

15.2 - No run, just outside off as Labuschagne pushes it back to Shamsi.

15.1 - No run, fired onto the pads and Labuschagne flicks to midwicket.

15.1 - Wide! Shamsi fires it down leg and has to reload.

Over 17: Australia 116/3

16.6 - 1 run, slower loopy delivery to Smith who pushes towards point.

16.5 - 1 run, low full toss and Labuschagne sweeps but can't beat deep backward square leg.

16.4 - No run, pitched short outside off and Labuschagne cuts to point.

16.3 - No run, tossed up wider this time as Labuschagne drives but finds cover.

16.2 - No run, tossed up again to Labuschagne who defends.

16.1 - No run, tossed up outside off from Maharaj and Labuschagne defends.

Over 18: Australia 118/3

17.6 - 1 run, Labuschagne steps across and nudges it towards deep square leg.

17.5 - 1 run, tossed up to Smith who pushes it towards point.

17.4 - No run, DROPPED! Smith gets a big outside edge as Shamsi fires in a googly but it hits de Kock on the finger tips and deflects away off his pads. South Africa need to take these.

17.3 - No run, Smith looks to cut but is beaten as it hits him on the thigh but it's just outside off.

17.2 - No run, Smith steps across and tucks but it's cut off at backward square leg.

17.1 - No run, good turn from Shamsi as Smith goes deep and defends.

Over 19: Australia 119/3

18.6 - No run, Smith leans forward and defends.

18.5 - 1 run, Bavuma comes in at silly point as Labuschagne cuts it to deep cover.

18.4 - No run, again too full and Labuschagne pushes it back to Maharaj.

18.3 - No run, too full from Maharaj and Labuschagne defends.

18.2 - No run, beaten again as Labuschagne shapes up to defend but it flies past the edge.

18.1 - No run, tossed up outside off by Maharaj and Labuschagne looks to defend but is beaten.

Over 20: Australia 124/3

Australia are still comfortably placed as they need just 89 runs from 180 balls to win.

19.6 - No run, Smith tucks to square leg and wants a quick single but Labuschagne says no.

19.5 - 1 run, flat down leg and Labuschagne pulls it to deep square leg.

19.4 - FOUR! Tossed up full outside off and this time Labuschagne drives it past the man at cover to find the gap.

19.3 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Labuschagne defends.

19.2 - No run, Bavuma is stationed at silly short leg as Labuschagne looks to flick but edge it into the pads.

19.1 - No run, fired in onto the pads by Shamsi as Labuschagne defends.

Over 21: Australia 130/3

20.6 - FOUR! Tossed up full from Maharaj and Labuschagne sweeps it through midwicket to find the ropes.

20.5 - No run, again Labuschagne leans forward and defends.

20.4 - No run, Labuschagne leans forward and blocks.

20.3 - 1 run, Smith advances and drives to long-off.

20.2 - 1 run, Labuschagne sweeps to deep midwicket to rotate strike.

20.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and Labuschagne defends.

South Africa crowd the batter with a silly point and slip as Maharaj continues.

Over 22: Australia 133/4

South Africa are putting up a fight but Australia need just 80 runs to win.

21.6 - No run, appeals for caught behind as Maxwell looks to defend but is beaten past the outside edge.

Glenn Maxwell, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

21.5 - WICKET! Labuschagne lbw b Shamsi 18 (31)

Labuschagne goes for the reverse-sweep but is beaten as the ball hits him full on the pads. The batter goes for the review and there's no bat involved but impact on stumps is 'Umpire's Call' which means Australia lose the batter but retain the review. This time South Africa benefit from the 'Umpire's Call' and they have their tails up for the moment.

21.5 - Wide! Shamsi again fires it down leg.

21.4 - 1 run, Smith steps across and tucks past silly short leg.

21.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Smith flicks to mid-on.

21.2 - No run, googly from Shamsi and Smith punches it back to the bowler.

21.2 - Wide! Shamsi fires it well down leg.

21.1 - No run, length delivery from Shami and Smith defends.

Over 23: Australia 134/4

22.6 - No run, tossed up full and Maxwell defends this time.

22.5 - REVIEW for caught behind!

Maxwell goes for the reverse-hit but misses, however, de Kock goes up in celebration saying he head something. South Africa ask for the review and replays confirm there was no edge involved as Maxwell survives the inquest and South Africa lose one review.

22.4 - 1 run, width on offer and Smith cuts it to deep cover.

22.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Smith pushes it to cover.

22.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Smith flicks to mid-on.

22.1 - No run, beaten! Maharaj tosses it up outside off and Smith looks to defend but is beaten.

Over 24: Australia 140/5

Australia need 73 runs to win.

23.6 - 2 runs, Inglis flicks it off the pads towards deep fine leg to get off the mark.

23.6 - Wide! Shami fires it down leg and has to reload.

23.5 - No run, slower from Shamsi and Inglis punches it back to the bowler.

Josh Inglis, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

23.4 - WICKET! Maxwell b Shamsi 1 (5)

BOWLED HIM! Maxwell clears his front foot and swings across the line but he only connects with air as Shamsi hits the leg-stump. Shamsi runs off in wild celebration as Maxwell hangs his head before walking back. South Africa are really putting up a fight here.

23.3 - 1 run, tossed up full to Smith who drives to long-on.

23.2 - 1 run, Smith flicks it past silly short leg to get off the mark.

23.1 - 1 run, tossed up full from Shamsi and Smith drives it past cover.

Over 25: Australia 141/5

24.6 - No run, tossed up full again and Inglis defends.

24.5 - No run, tossed up full and Inglis leans forward to block.

24.4 - No run, tossed up to Inglis who punches to mid-off.

24.3 - No run, short outside off and Inglis cuts it straight to cover.

24.2- 1 run, Smith makes room and cuts it through cover.

24.1 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps by Maharaj and Smith defends.

Over 26: Australia 146/5

25.6 - 1 run, Smith tucks to square leg for an easy single.

25.5 - 1 run, Inglis goes deep in the crease and flicks to square leg.

25.4 - 1 run, Smith steps forward and flicks to long-on.

25.3 - 1 run, Inglis reaches out to drive to deep cover.

25.2 - No run, slower googly outside off and Inglis pushes it to point.

25.1 - 1 leg bye, Shamsi fires it down leg and Smith looks to flick but it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

Over 27: Australia 150/5

26.6 - 1 run, tossed up full and Inglis flicks to long-on to bring up 150 for Australia.

26.5 - 1 run, Smith advances and flicks to long-on.

26.4 - No run, Smith blocks out the full loopy delivery.

26.3 - 1 run, Inglis gets onto the back foot and drives to deep cover.

26.2 - 1 run, Smith makes room and punches it to deep cover.

26.1 - No run, tossed up down leg by Maharaj and Smith defends.

Over 28: Australia 155/5

27.6 - No run, fired in quicker outside off and again Smith blocks.

27.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Smith defends.

27.4 - 1 run, flat onto the pads and Inglis flicks it past silly short leg.

27.3 - No run, tossed up full and Inglis blocks it out.

27.2 - No run, fired in flatter to Inglis who defends.

27.1 - FOUR! Slower outside off from Shamsi and Inglis backs away to punch it powerfully through extra cover.

Over 29: Australia 156/5

28.6 - No run, Smith punches towards mid-off where the fielder cuts it off.

28.5 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn from Maharaj as Smith looks to defend but is well beaten.

28.4 - No run, Smith leans forward and defends.

28.3 - 1 run, Inglis makes room and cuts it to deep cover.

28.2 - No run, chance! Inglis punches to point and sets off for a risky single. Smith sends him back but the throw isn't great as Inglis makes it safely.

28.1 - No run, fired in full from Maharaj and Inglis defends.

Over 30: Australia 162/5

29.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Inglis drives it back to Coetzee who sticks out a hand to cut off the run.

29.5 - FOUR! Short outside off and Inglis plays a nice ramp shot to send it flying over slip.

29.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and Inglis defends.

29.3 - 1 run, Smith takes on the short delivery but pulls it straight to deep square leg.

29.2 - 1 leg bye, Inglis misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.

29.1 - No run, short outside off from Coetzee and Inglis bunts it to cover.

Back to some pace as Gerald Coetzee [1.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack.

Over 31: Australia 165/5

Australia need 48 runs from 114 balls to win.

30.6 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Inglis defends.

30.5 - 1 run, Smith reaches out to cut it past cover.

30.4 - 1 run, Inglis backs away and punches it to deep point.

30.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Inglis drives straight to cover.

30.2 - 1 run, Smith makes room and punches it to deep cover.

30.1 - No run, Maharaj fires it flat onto the stumps and Smith defend.s

Over 32: Australia 172/5

Just 41 runs needed from 108 balls to win.

31.6 - No run, back of a length onto the stumps and Smith blocks.

31.5 - FOUR! Streaky from Smith as he gets a thick outside edge when looking to defend that flies through the vacant slip region.

31.5 - Wide! Appeals for caught behind as Smith goes for the pull but there's nothing on it.

31.4 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Inglis tucks to square leg.

31.3 - 1 run, Smith dabs the back of a length delivery to third man.

31.2 - No run, back of a length outside off and again Smith blocks

31.1 - No run, length delivery from Coetzee and Smith gets bat behind ball to defend.

Over 33: Australia 174/5

32.6 - No run, three dots to end the over but South Africa need wickets to get back into this game.

32.5 - No run, back of a length outside off and Inglis defends to point.

32.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Inglis pushes it back to Rabada.

32.3 - 1 run, back of a length to Smith who tucks to square leg.

32.2 - 1 run, shorter onto the pads and Inglis flicks to deep square leg.

32.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Rabada as Inglis defends to the on-side.

Pace from both ends now as Kagiso Rabada [5.0-0-39-1] is back into the attack.

Over 34: Australia 175/6

33.6 - No run, Coetzee bangs it short and Starc is quick to duck under it.

33.5 - No run, full outside off and Inglis drives to mid-off.

33.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Starc drives to deep extra cover to get off the mark.

Mitchell Starc, left handed bat, comes to the crease.

33.3 - WICKET! Smith c de Kock b Gerald Coetzee 30 (62)

Smith heaves at the length delivery but only sends it flying miles high as de Kock calls for it and gathers it safely in his gloves. Smith walks back and South Africa again have some hope here. They want another quick wicket to follow this and build pressure as the Aussie tail is now exposed.

33.2 - No run, full outside off now and Smith mistimes the drive towards mid-off.

33.1 - No run, banged short by Coetzee and Smith drops his wrists and leaves for the keeper.

Over 35: Australia 177/6

Australia need just 36 runs in 90 balls to win.

34.6 - No run, Shamsi pitches it outside off and Starc leaves for the keeper.

34.5 - 1 run, Inglis backs away and slices it towards deep cover.

34.4 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Starc flicks to deep midwicket.

34.3 - No run, flatter outside off and Starc punches to cover.

34.2 - No run, two men at slip as Shamsi tosses it up ouside off and Starc leaves.

34.1 - No run, tossed up full from Shamsi and Starc gets a thick edge towards point.

Tabraiz Shamsi [8.0-0-38-2] comes back into the attack.

Over 36: Australia 182/6

35.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Starc gets a thick edge onto the pads.

35.5 - No run, Coetzee angles it across Starc who leaves for the keeper.

35.4 - No run, sharp bouncer to Starc who defends.

35.3 - 1 run, short down leg and Inglis tucks it to deep fine leg.

35.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Inglis drives it uppishly through the gap at cover.

35.1 - No run, beaten! Coetzee bangs it short outside off and Inglis goes for the uppercut but can't connect.

Over 37: Australia 184/6

Shamsi signs off with figures of 2/42.

36.6 - 2 runs, lots of flight on that one from Shamsi as Inglis drives to deep cover.

36.5 - No run, tossed up full outside off and Inglis pushes it back to Shamsi.

36.4 - No run, tighter line from Shamsi and again Inglis defends off the back foot.

36.3 - No run, slower loopy delivery outside off and Inglis blocks it to cover.

36.2 - No run, Inglis reaches out to cut but can't beat backward point.

36.1 - No run, tossed up outside off by Shamsi and Inglis leaves for the keeper.

Over 38: Australia 188/6

Australia need just 25 runs in 72 balls to win.

37.6 - No run, chance! Back of a length delivery and Starc sends it looping back towards Coetzee but it's just beyond the reach of the bowler who puts in a brave dive.

37.5 - No run, yorker length now from Coetzee and Starc digs it out comfortably.

37.4 - No run, pacy short delivery from Coetzee and Starc pokes outside off but is beaten.

37.3 - No run, short into Starc again and this time he defends safely.

37.2 - Edged and FOUR! Coetzee bangs it short and Starc looks to defend but gets a thick edge that flies through the empty slip region and beats the diving Jansen at third man.

37.1 - No run, back of a length from Coetzee and Starc defends towards point.

Over 39: Australia 190/6

Just 23 runs needed from 66 balls.

38.6 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Starc punches to cover.

38.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Starc punches to mid-on.

38.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and Starc blocks it out.

A slip and a leg-slip come in for Starc now.

38.3 - No run, tossed up outside off to Starc who gets a thick inside edge towards the on-side.

38.2 - 1 run, Inglis backs away and punches towards point for a quick single.

38.1 - No run, tossed up down leg by Maharaj and Inglis defends.

Keshav Maharaj [9.0-0-22-1] is back into the attack for his final over.

Over 40: Australia 193/7

20 runs needed from 60 balls with 3 wickets remaining.

39.6 - REVIEW for LBW!

It's all happening at the Eden Gardens as Coetzee raps Cummins on the pads and it looks plumb. South Africa go for the review but it's pitching outside leg and they lose both their reviews now. Cummins was beaten by the raw pace there just as Inglis was and is lucky to survive.

Pat Cummins, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

39.5 - WICKET! Josh Inglis b Gerald Coetzee 28 (49)

Yorked Him! Sharp yorker from Coetzee as Inglis just can't get his bat down in time to stop the ball from crashing into the stumps. Coetzee once again breathes life into this game and gives South Africa something to hold on to.

39.4 - No run, another sharp bouncer to Inglis who rides the bounce to defend towards square leg.

39.3 - No run, Coetzee bangs it short to Inglis who ducks under the ball.

39.2 - 1 run, back of a length onto the stumps and Starc flicks to deep midwicket.

39.1 - 2 runs, short from Coetzee and Starc tucks it to deep square leg as they run hard for two.

Over 41: Australia 195/7

18 runs needed in 54 balls.

40.6 - No run, almost! Starc drives it uppishly back to Markram but it just doesn't carry to the bowler.

40.5 - No run, fired in quicker to Starc who defends.

40.4 - 1 run, full outside off and Cummins gets off the mark with a push to cover.

40.3 - No run, tossed up down leg now and Cummins pushes it back to Markram.

40.2 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Cummins defends.

40.1 - 1 run, just slips out of the palm of Markram as he sends down a full toss that Starc flicks to deep square leg.

Aiden Markram [4.0-1-16-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 42: Australia 201/7

Australia need just 12 runs in 48 balls to win.

41.6 - No run, Coetzee hits the stumps as Starc swings and misses but it's a free-hit delivery so Starc isn't bothered.

41.6 - 1 run, high full toss from Coetzee that Cummins deflects to square leg. It's too high and given as a no-ball and a free-hit will follow.

41.5 - No run, banged short outside off and Cummins sways away from the ball.

41.4 - No run, yorker onto the stumps and Cummins blocks it out to mid-off.

41.3 - No run, full outside off and Cummins defends.

41.2 - FOUR! Full outside off from Coetzee and Cummins now slices it through the gap at point to find the boundary.

Cummins breaks his bat when blocking the shot and calls for some new equipment. Coetzee also takes the time to get some treatment as he seems to be cramping up.

41.1 - No run, banged short by Coetzee and Cummins defends with the shoulder of the bat as it lands safely in the off-side.

Over 43: Australia 203/7

Just 10 runs needed for Australia while South Africa need 3 wickets to win.

42.6 - No run, tossed up full to Starc who drives to mid-off.

42.5 - 1 run, Cummins flicks it uppishly past Markram to long-on.

42.4 - No run, tossed up down leg and Cummins pushes it back to Markram.

42.3 - No run, chance! Cummins flicks it aerially towards midwicket but it lands just short of the diving Miller.

42.2 - No run, full outside off and Cummins drives it back to Markram.

42.2 - Wide! Markram spills it down leg.

42.1 - No run, tossed up down the middle by Markram and Cummins defends.

Over 44: Australia 204/7

43.6 - No run, full toss outside off to Starc who only drives it to mid-off. Just the 1 run comes off the over.

43.5 - No run, slower short delivery to Starc who is early into the pull and gets hits on the body.

43.4 - 1 run, Cummins backs away and punches the length delivery over cover.

43.3 - No run, short outside off and Cummins dabs it to point.

43.2 - No run, pacy length delivery onto the stumps and Cummins gets his bat down to defend.

43.1 - No run, short outside off from Coetzee and Cummins chops it to point.

Over 45: Australia 206/7

Australia need just 7 runs to win now.

44.6 - 1 run, Starc leans forward and drives to long-off to take another step towards the final.

44.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and this time Cummins drives it past a diving Markram to long-on.

44.4 - No run, half-volley outside off but Cummins only drives to mid-off.

44.3 - No run, Cummins flicks to midwicket but it's cut off brilliantly by Miller who dives across.

44.2 - No run, DROPPED! Big miss from de Kock as Cummins looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge but de Kock can't hold on as it hits him on the knee. That would've been massive.

44.1 - No run, Markram tosses it up outside off and Cummins drives to cover.

Over 46: Australia 210/7

Just 3 runs needed for Australia.

45.6 - No run, yorker length from Jansen and Starc pushes it back to the bowler.

45.5 - No run, full onto the pads and Starc flicks to the man at midwicket now.

45.4 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps now and Starc heaves to send it racing through midwicket. Just 3 runs needed now.

45.3 - No run, banged short again and Starc ducks under it. That's two bouncers done for the over.

45.2 - No run, banged short outside off again and Starc isn't interested.

45.1 - No run, pitched short outside off by Jansen and Starc leaves for the keeper.

Marco Jansen [3.0-0-27-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 47: Australia 211/7

46.6 - No run, swing and a miss from Starc as he looks to finish it off in style.

46.5 - No run, Starc gets onto the back foot and punches to cover.

46.4 - No run, quicker delivery from Markram and Starc slices it to point.

46.3 - 1 run, this time Cummins flicks the loopy delivery to long-on. Just 2 runs needed now.

46.2 - No run, tossed up full again and Cummins only defends.

46.1 - No run, tossed up by Markram and Cummins drives it straight back to the bowler.

Over 47.2: Australia 215/7

47.2 - FOUR! Short outside off and Cummins cuts it past point to seal the win with a boundary!

47.1 - No run, banged short by Jansen into Cummins who rides the bounce to defend.

Just 2 runs needed for the win now as Jansen continues.

Australia win by 3 wickets! 

It was a low-scoring thriller but the record five-time winners of the tournament flexed their championship pedigree as they edge the Proteas whose wait for a maiden World Cup final appearance continues.

Head (62) provided a solid start alongside Warner (29) but the South Africa spinners landed heavy blows in the middle overs to put pressure on the Aussies.

Smith (30) and Inglis (28) put up a fighting 37-run stand to provide some stability in the chase but it was the captain Cummins (14*) who alongside Starc (16*) carried the team over the finish line.

The Aussies now have a few days to prepare now before they descend into the cauldron at Ahmedabad to take on the home team India in the World Cup Final on Sunday.

Travis Head wins the Player of the Match award for his important contribution with both bat and ball!

Hard to unpack all of that. Tense finish, amazing game. (The surface) We knew how it was going to play. Having had three or four days here, you go to bed and think about it. The wickets have been unbelievable, haven't seen much spin but we knew it was going to be a grind. (On the broken hand) Thought I wasn't going to be here, just want to contribute for Australia. (The ball to bowl out Klaasen) Straight as they come. I was under the pump, not sure how it got through. Seeing the wicket, was prepared to bowl a few overs. Always keen. We've had that positive approach, trying to get ahead of the rate. Disappointed to get out how I did, that's the match-up for me but it wasn't to be. (Facing India in the Final) Unbelievable attack. Never dreamed of being in a World Cup final against the team of the competition so far.
Travis Head (68 off 48 balls & 2/21)

Australia's Travis Head in action at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

Image: REUTERS

Bavuma says de Kock will go down as 'one of the greatest in South African cricket' as he retires from the ODI format

Cannot put it into words, first of all congratulations to Australia. Good luck to them in the final. They played really well today. Our character came through today. We should a lot of resilience. The way we started with the bat and the ball was the telling point, that's where we lost the game. The conditions combined with the quality of their attack was it, they really put us under pressure. You're always going to struggle to put up a competitive total when you're 24/4. We were gaining some momentum when Miller and Klaasen were out there but unfortunately he couldn't carry on a bit longer. Miller's innings was superb, really highlights the character of the entire team, it was extraordinary to do that in such a pressure situation and in a world cup Semi-final. They got 70-odd in the first 10 and that really allowed the rest of the guys to settle. Markram and Maharaj were fantastic and they really put them under pressure. We had chances, tough chances that we put down, it could've been a bit close had we held on to them. As a young guy, he really was the warrior for us, there wasn't much happening for the seamers then but for him to come around the wicket and to take the wicket of Smith was incredible. He was cramping but he still wanted to keep bowling. Quinton would've probably wanted to end his career on a different note, despite the result I think he'll remember his time. He'll go down as one of the greatest in South African cricket.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)

Cummins says it's going to be special to lead the team out for the World Cup final in Ahmedabad! 

I think it was easier out there than sitting in the dugout. Nerve-racking couple of hours but it was good to get the result. Wasn't expecting Starc and Hazlewood to bowl so much early. We knew it was going to spin later on but there was a bit of cloud cover so wasn't too disappointed about bowling first. We talk a lot about our fielding, probably wasn't up to standard at the start of the tournament but we were fantastic today. Specially Warner who's 37. Travid Head was the man today, to take that crucial wicket in the middle overs. Inglis played that beautifully, he looked in total control out there, especially against two quality spinners. Few of us have played in a final before, couple of other guys in a T20 World Cup, the stadium is going to be packed, mostly going to be one sided but it's about embracing it. 2015 World Cup was one of the highlights of my career, never thought I'd be here playing another World Cup final in Mumbai.
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain)

That brings us to the end of our coverage for today!

Just one final game left in the tournament as India will take on Australia for the crown of World Champions in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19.

Join us then from 1 PM onwards for all the live updates right here on our page. Till then it's goodbye and goodnight.

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(Published 16 November 2023, 13:15 IST)
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