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World Cup Final, India vs Australia: Australia bowlers eye final flourish

On a high after their dominant display in the semifinal versus South Africa, Australia's attack is eager for a repeat performance against India, who narrowly escaped their grasp in Chennai

The Times of India

South Africa's police are losing the war on crime – here's how they need to rethink their approach

South Africa’s crime statistics for the third quarter of 2023 show that people continue to face a serious problem of violent crime, especially murder and attempted murder. The country’s per capita murder rate for 2022/23 was the highest in 20 years at 45 per 100,000 (a 50% increase compared to…

The Conversation

World Cup 2023 SA vs AUS | Choke or curse, the tragic tale continues for South Africa at World Cup

South Africa's reputation of being chokers in World Cups remains intact after their 3-wicket loss to Australia in the semi-final. Despite their formidable form and best ODI win percentage, they have yet to reach a World Cup final. Past losses include a 1-run defeat in 1999, a strange rain rule…

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'They have been the best side...': South Africa coach Rob Walter favours India's victory in World Cup final

NEW DELHI: After South Africa's heart-wrenching three-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup semifinal, coach Rob Walter has openly shared his reluctance to watch the final. Despite his disappointment, Walter believes it would be "fitting" for India, whom he regards as the tournament's "best" team, to secure victory in…

The Times of India

India vs Australia: when and where is the Cricket World Cup 2023 final?

India and Australia beat New Zealand and South Africa respectively to qualify for World Cup 2023 final

The Independent UK

'It's pretty frustrating...': David Miller after South Africa's fifth World Cup semi-final loss

NEW DELHI: South African veteran batter David Miller expressed frustration after the Proteas' fifth World Cup semifinal loss but maintained optimism, stating it's only a matter of time before they clinch the coveted trophy.

The Times of India

SA vs AUS | No real weaknesses in Indian team: Hazlewood after fiery powerplay spell against SA

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood saw "few cracks" in India's top-order in their tournament opener. He & Mitchell Starc got early movement & bounce to leave South Africa 24/4 in their win. Hazlewood hopes to recreate their magic in the World Cup final on Sunday.

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World Cup Semifinal: It turns the Aussie way, South Africa's knockout jinx continues

KOLKATA: If South Africa were wondering what the cyclone, said to be forming over eastern India, would be like, they got a taste of it early on at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

The Times of India

'There's nothing even remotely close to a choke...': South Africa coach Rob Walter after semi-final defeat

NEW DELHI: South Africa's cricket coach, Rob Walter, vehemently dismissed suggestions that his team succumbed to World Cup semi-final nerves in their gripping three-wicket loss to Australia. Walter insisted that it "was nothing even remotely close to a choke" as the Proteas faced a challenging situation right from the start.

The Times of India

World Cup: Eden Gardens pitch devils haunt South Africa’s top order

KOLKATA: Was the Eden Gardens track as unplayable on Thursday afternoon as South Africa made it out to be in the first Powerplay? Or was the magnitude of the occasion playing on their minds? South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma had admitted on Wednesday that he was nervous ahead of their…

The Times of India

Morning digest | Voting for all 230 Assembly seats in M.P. and 70 seats in Chhattisgarh today; Australia beats South Africa to set up a ICC World Cup title clash with India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 17, 2023

The Hindu

World Cup: David Miller-Heinrich Klaasen duo fails to save South Africa in semifinal

KOLKATA: There’s no doubt David Miller has played a vital role for South Africa in their World Cup 2023 campaign. But the middle-order batter perhaps reserved his best for the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Inglis repays selectors' faith with his invaluable 28

After winning the World Cup selection battle no-one saw coming, Josh Inglis repaid the faith of Australia's coaches against South Africa in the semi-final.

AAP

Australia channel Kali’s power to beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup

Battle between two strong contenders with South Africa playing in four World Cups, Australia lifting trophy five times.

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The Guardian - UK

Echoes of 1999 swirl but Proteas fall short of turning the tables on old foes

Semi-final followed an eerily familiar script but Australia held their nerve to ensure there was no redemption for South Africa

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Australia win thriller to reach World Cup final, Labor dissent over visa law, Optus outage outrage

Pat Cummins and Mitch Starc keep their heads to secure tight win over South Africa; party veteran joins chorus of attacks on controversial bill

The Independent UK

‘Great spectacle of cricket’ – Australia relishing World Cup final against India

Australia booked their place in Sunday’s showpiece against in-form hosts India with a three-wicket win over South Africa.

The Times of India

We knew this was going to be a grind: Travis Head

NEW DELHI: As five-time champions Australia pulled off a scrappy three-wicket win over a defiant South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday, opener Travis Head said that the team knew that the 213 chase was going to be a hard grind.

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'We showed a lot of resilience', says South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma after semi-final loss

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…

AAP

Cometh the hour, cometh Cummins the batter - again

Pat Cummins has helped win a game for Australia with the bat for the third time in 2023, closing out the World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Australia hold nerve against South Africa fightback to reach eighth Cricket World Cup final

Australia had to dig deep to secure a close-fought victory over South Africa in Kolkata

The Times of India

Australia scrape past valiant South Africa to set up World Cup final with India

NEW DELHI: South Africa put up a spirited fight but faltered yet again in a knock-out game, failing to shed their 'chokers' tag as a nervy Australia crawled to a three-wicket win in the second semi-final to set up the World Cup summit clash with unbeaten India in Ahmedabad on…

The Hindu

AUS vs SA | Aussies overcomes middle-order stutter, makes final

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia wins by three wickets, sets up final vs India. Australia beats South Africa by 3 wickets to reach the World Cup final. David Miller's 101 and Travis Head's 62 helped South Africa and Australia respectively.

The Guardian - UK

Australia edge thriller to inflict more semi-final pain on South Africa

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins clawed Australia to a tense victory despite David Miller’s century for the Proteas

The Times of India

Australia's road to 2023 World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Australia demonstrated a remarkable turnaround in the ICC World Cup after facing defeats in their initial two matches. The team rebounded emphatically, securing victories in their subsequent eight games, culminating in a crucial three-wicket win in the semifinals against South Africa on Thursday.

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