Walter: 'Nothing even remotely close to a choke happened'
Did South Africa misread the Kolkata pitch? Coach Rob Walter answers
16/11Result
2nd Semi-Final (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Kolkata, Nov 16 2023
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/7 (47.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
16/11Result
2nd Semi-Final (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Kolkata, Nov 16 2023
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/7 (47.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Starc on his form in the World Cup: 'Nice to step up in a big game'
Mitchell Starc on being part of a tight finish and his tournament so far
Moody: 'Bavuma's form a big hole in South Africa's campaign'
Dale Steyn and Tom Moody on the South Africa captain's disappointing campaign
Where did South Africa fall short?
Dale Steyn: "South Africa ticked all the boxes they wanted to but they just didn't get over the line"
Steyn on Coetzee's lion-hearted performance
"He does exactly what is required of a fast bowler to do, he is a very smart bowler"
Kumble: The difference between the two sides was the fielding
The result might have been different if South Africa had taken their catches, says Anil Kumble
Match Coverage
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Starc credits 'incredible' Hazlewood for helping assert Australia's powerplay dominance
He also lauded openers David Warner and Travis Head for "putting the pressure straight back on South Africa" during the chase
