Australia beat South Africa to set up Cricket World Cup final with India

Australia win by three wickets in a tense chase of 213 to book a date with the unbeaten hosts in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller.

After restricting the South Africans to 212, Australia eked their way to 215-7 to win with 16 balls to spare in a tense atmosphere inside Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday.

Australia will be bidding to win the 50-over World Cup for a record-extending sixth time, while host nation India are seeking a third title.

The final is in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

South Africa have never won a semifinal match at the World Cup in five attempts.

More to follow.