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Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller on Thursday.
After restricting the South Africans to 212, Australia eked its way to 215-7 to win with 16 balls to spare in a tense atmosphere inside Eden Gardens.
Australia will be bidding to win the 50-over World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, while host nation India is seeking a third title.
The championship match is in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
South Africa has never won a semifinal match at the World Cup in five attempts.
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