South Africa vs Australia Result – 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd)

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2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) • ICC Cricket World Cup

SA

212/10 (49.4)

AUS

215/7 (47.2)

Australia won by 3 wickets

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47.2

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Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, Four

47.1

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Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 47 (1 runs)

Mitchell Starc 16 (38)

Pat Cummins 10 (27)

AUS 211/7

Aiden Markram 8-1-23-1

46.6

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Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.5

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Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.4

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Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.3

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, 1 run

46.2

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

46.1

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 46 (4 runs)

Mitchell Starc 16 (35)

Pat Cummins 9 (24)

AUS 210/7

Marco Jansen 4-0-31-0

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.5

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.4

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, Four

45.3

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.2

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.1

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Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

End of over 45 (2 runs)

Mitchell Starc 12 (29)

Pat Cummins 9 (24)

AUS 206/7

Aiden Markram 7-1-22-1

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Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, 1 run

44.5

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, 1 run

44.4

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

44.3

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

44.2

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

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Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 44 (1 runs)

Mitchell Starc 11 (28)

Pat Cummins 8 (19)

AUS 204/7

Gerald Coetzee 9-2-47-0

43.6

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Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Starc, no run

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Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Starc, no run

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Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, 1 run

43.3

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Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, no run

Match Summary

South Africa and Australia met in 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) of ICC Cricket World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 47.2: Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, Four | 45.4: Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Australia won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

47.2: Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, Four
45.4: Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Australia won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 47.2: Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

47.2 4 Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, Four

47.1 0 Marco Jansen to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 47 (1 runs)

Mitchell Starc 16 (38)

Pat Cummins 10 (27)

AUS 211/7

Aiden Markram 8-1-23-1

46.6 0 Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.5 0 Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.4 0 Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, no run

46.3 1 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, 1 run

46.2 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

46.1 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 46 (4 runs)

Mitchell Starc 16 (35)

Pat Cummins 9 (24)

AUS 210/7

Marco Jansen 4-0-31-0

45.6 0 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.5 0 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.4 4 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, Four

45.3 0 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.2 0 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

45.1 0 Marco Jansen to Mitchell Starc, no run

End of over 45 (2 runs)

Mitchell Starc 12 (29)

Pat Cummins 9 (24)

AUS 206/7

Aiden Markram 7-1-22-1

44.6 1 Aiden Markram to Mitchell Starc, 1 run

44.5 1 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, 1 run

44.4 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

44.3 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

44.2 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

44.1 0 Aiden Markram to Pat Cummins, no run

End of over 44 (1 runs)

Mitchell Starc 11 (28)

Pat Cummins 8 (19)

AUS 204/7

Gerald Coetzee 9-2-47-0

43.6 0 Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Starc, no run

43.5 0 Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Starc, no run

43.4 1 Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, 1 run

43.3 0 Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) match?
Australia won by 3 wickets.

What is the South Africa vs Australia 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd)?
South Africa vs Australia is the 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd) of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch South Africa vs Australia live score?
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