This is Proteas' second loss to Australia in the 50-over World Cup semis. The first-ever semis meet between these two sides was tied and Aussies went to finals on the basis of better net-run rate in 1999. After that, Australia won once again in the semis against Proteas in 2007 and now th
Australia cruised to their eighth World Cup final, denying South Africa their maiden appearance in the title clash by beating them in the second semifinal by three wickets in a nail-biting match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Thursday.
In a match where bowlers dominated the match, Travis's quickfire knock of 62 runs proved to be a difference as Australia denied South Africa their first-ever spot in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, beating them by three wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Beckham is in India and watched India's Cricket World Cup semifinal clash with New Zealand in Mumbai. He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The International Cricket Council has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to empower women and girls and promote inclusion and gender equality through
Miller scored 101 runs from 116 balls and was the only standout batter for the Proteas. On the other hand, the Aussie bowling attack dominated the first inning after taking early wickets in the second semi-final match.
Beckham is in India and watched India's clash with Kiwis in Mumbai. He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The International Cricket Council has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to empower women and girls and promote inclusion and gender equality through cricket.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said that stepping into the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday was even more special since he shared the field with former England footballer David Beckham.