Imran Tahir’s emotional statement: Five-time champions Australia advanced to their eighth World Cup final by beating South Africa by three wickets in the second semi-final here on Thursday before they face hosts India on November 19 in Ahmedabad. After winning the toss and electing to bat, South Africa were bowled out for 212 in 49.4 overs despite David Miller’s 101-run century under pressure. Australia won by 215 for seven in 47.2 overs, with Travis Head’s 48-ball 62-run half-century making an important early contribution.
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Imran Tahir was seen very angry after South Africa’s defeat. Speaking on Star Sports, Imran Tahir said, “I am very disappointed with the way South Africa played and there is no plan in sight today. Put me in the South African jersey, I am still ready to give my life for my country.” Am.” After this tears were seen in Imran Tahir’s eyes.
Imran Tahir said – “I am very disappointed with the way South Africa played and did not see any plan today. Put me in the South African jersey, even today I am ready to give my life for my country.” (Tears came to his eyes as he said) pic.twitter.com/RuzWJrvxUy
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South African spinners Tabrez Shamsi (two wickets for 42 runs), Keshav Maharaj (one wicket for 24 runs) and Aden Markram (one wicket for 23 runs) bowled brilliantly and did not allow Australia to win easily. Shamsi took the important wickets of Marnus Labuschen (18 runs) and Glenn Maxwell (01). However, Head and David Warner (29 off 18 balls) got off to a fast start in the Powerplay. Both scored quick runs against the South African fast bowlers which led to a 38-ball 60-run stand for the first wicket which proved crucial in Australia’s win.
After Warner’s dismissal, Mitchell Marsh could only play six balls and could not even open his account after falling prey to Kagiso Rabada. Steve Smith (30 runs) shared a third-wicket partnership of 45 off 39 balls with Head. After Smith’s dismissal, Josh Inglis contributed 28 runs off 49 balls. Australian captain Pat Cummins (14 not out) and Mitchell Starc (16 not out) took the team to the target again.
South Africa again failed to shake off the tag of ‘chokers’ with their top four batsmen of Quinton de Kock (03), Temba Bavuma (0), Rassie van der Dusen (06) and Aiden Markram (10). After 12 overs, the score was 24 for four. Mitchell Starc (10-1-34-3) and Josh Hazlewood (8-3-12-2) took full advantage of the situation and took early wickets. After a 40-minute break due to rain interruption, South Africa’s score was 44 for four in 14 overs. But after this Miller scored his sixth ODI century with the help of eight fours and five sixes in 116 balls. It was also South Africa’s first century in a World Cup knockout match. With the help of Miller’s century, South Africa managed to cross the 200-run mark. South Africa were all out for 212 runs.