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CCTV footage showed one of the criminals touch the Webb Ellis Cup, which South Africa won in France last month, and smile before walking away

Hosts India await in Sunday's showpiece after Virat Kohli's heroics against New Zealand in Mumbai

South Africa must play their best game of cricket to beat Australia in the semifinal, Kyle Abbott tells Al Jazeera.

Australia or South Africa await for unbeaten hosts

South Africa must confront ghosts of WCs past vs Aus. Proteas have regrets galore, especially in knockout matches. Aussies have been forged into ruthless machines by Border, Waugh, Ponting & Clarke. South Africa whipped Aus in league stage, but Aussies know how to turn it on when it matters. Rain…

Pat Cummins feels Australia have the edge over South Africa in big-match experience as they go into the World Cup semi-final - and they also have Glenn Maxwell.

Top diplomat Nalendi Pandor says she sees ‘very clear similarities’ between Israel’s occupation and system of apartheid.

South Africa captain Bavuma says they are wary of Australia’s experience but he is confident of his side’s chances.