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South Africa defeated Australia by one run to qualify for the final.

by Shahrooz Ahmad

In the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends, the South African champions defeated the Australian champions by one run after a thrilling match and qualified for the final. In the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends in England, the South African champions won the toss and elected to bat against the Australian champions.

The South African champions scored 186 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Morne van Wyk was the standout with 76 runs. Stums played an innings of 57 runs. In reply to the target of 187 runs, the Australian champions fought hard but were defeated by just one run.

Chasing the target, Australia champions scored 185 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Daniel Christian was the standout with 49 runs. With a one-run victory over Australia champions, South Africa champions qualified for the final of the event where they will face Pakistan champions on Saturday.

It should be noted that India refused to play Pakistan in the first semi-final of the World Championship of Legends, after which the Pakistan champions qualified for the final.

 

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