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Aussies Dismantle South Africa

Australian Juggernaut to Face Sri Lanka in Cricket Final

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(Newser) – Australia's wily bowlers looked unbeatable in an all-around thumping of fellow Antipodeans South Africa. The Aussies will oppose Sri Lanka in the final of a cricket World Cup marked by controversy and intrigue, including the as-yet-unexplained death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer following an eliminating loss to Ireland on St. Patrick's Day.

Bowlers Shaun Tait and Glenn McGrath shone against the Proteas, with the latter taking the lead among 2007 World Cup wicket-takers. Michael Clarke scored 50 runs for the fourth time. Australia is gunning for a record third straight championship.

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting, left, greets Andrew Symonds to celebrate their victory against South Africa in front of a large group of Australian fans at the end of their Cricket World Cup semifinal match at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Wednesday April 25, 2007. Australia won...
Australia's captain Ricky Ponting, left, greets Andrew Symonds to celebrate their victory against South Africa in front of a large group of Australian fans at the end of their Cricket World Cup semifinal...   (Associated Press)
Australia's Andrew Symonds hits the winning shot as South Africa's wicketkeeper Mark Boucher looks on in the Cricket World Cup semifinal match at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, Wednesday April 25, 2007. Australia won the match by 7 wickets and will play Sri Lanka in the...
Australia's Andrew Symonds hits the winning shot as South Africa's wicketkeeper Mark Boucher looks on in the Cricket World Cup semifinal match at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St. Lucia,...   (Associated Press)
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