NEW DELHI: After South Africa's three-wicket loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup semi-final, captain Temba Bavuma commended his team for displaying a considerable amount of resilience. Bavuma acknowledged Australia's effective use of opportunities during the powerplay, emphasising that this allowed the rest of the Australian team to settle into the match.
In a nail-biting encounter at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Thursday, Australia secured their eighth World Cup final appearance, thwarting South Africa's aspirations for a maiden title clash.