- By Vishal Pushkar
- Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Australia secured their spot in the 50-over World Cup final against India with a tense three-wicket victory over South Africa in the second semi-final. Despite David Miller's resilient century, South Africa posted a below-par total of 212 after being bowled out by the Australian team led by Pat Cummins.
Australia, as they often do, held their nerve to close out the game in 47.2 overs, setting up a mouthwatering showdown against fierce rivals India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
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South Africa, on the other hand, defied their 'chokers' tag with a spirited bowling performance but still ended up on the losing side. With Australian captain hitting the winning run, cricket fans from around the world started pouring in reactions through memes. Check them out here:
Quinton De Kock ! 591 runs at an average of 65.67 with 4 centuries at his last WC as he played his last game for South Africa !
— ishaan (@ixxcric) November 16, 2023
Happy international retirement,legend ✨️🇿🇦 #SAvsAUS | #QuintonDeKock pic.twitter.com/8BBlpxggBt
South African fans said that our team performed well but were eliminated and will try again...👏
— Virat 𓃵 (@mVkohlii) November 17, 2023
Now South African fans will support India in the final ❤️🙌🏽 #SAvsAUS #INDvsAUS #Final23 #CWC23INDIA #19thNovpic.twitter.com/5nu7aHFwVg
South African players crying after losing to Australia in Semi final. Australia will face India in World Cup Final.#INDvsAUS #SAvsAUS #Chokers #WorldcupFinal pic.twitter.com/h4Htu7LeN3
— Mufa (@MufaKohlii) November 16, 2023
#Chokers but at what cost #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Slvg3YWvBG
— Sameer (@agonyofsameer) November 16, 2023
Aiden Markram Cried 😭 when De Kock Dropped the catch of Pat Cummins . Heart ❤️ touching moment of the match #SAvsAUS #Chokers #Bavuma pic.twitter.com/y8jCOwLdLD
— Aviluciferase11 (@aviluciferase11) November 16, 2023
After defeats in their opening two World Cup matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next eight games in succession.
