Australia have generally had the better of South Africa when it really matters, winning World Cup semi-finals in 1999, 2007 and 2023, but it does feel like South Africa are very close to leaving the ghosts of World Cup past behind.
South Africa have a formidable team and beat Afghanistan with the ease in their opening group game.
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Australia had to work harder to beat England, chasing 352 on the back of a stunning century from Josh Inglis.
Today’s winners won’t officially qualify for the semi-finals, but they become strong favourites to win the group – and potentially avoid India in the semis.
