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Steve Smith of Australia walks off after being dismissed off the bowling of Dwaine Pretorius of South Africa.
New Zealand will face India in the Cricket World Cup semifinals after Australia fell just short of their chase to beat South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester.
In the 45th and final round robin match, South Africa upset Australia by 10 runs in a high-scoring thriller which saw India sweep past into top spot on the ladder with victory over Sri Lanka earlier on Sunday (NZT).
It means India face the fourth-placed Black Caps in the first semifinal at Old Trafford on Tuesday (9.30pm NZT), with Australia playing third-placed England in the other semi at Edgbaston two days later.
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Australia's David Warner leaps and celebrates a century against South Africa.
Australia were set an imposing 326 to beat South Africa and retain their spot atop the ladder, but suffered another injury blow when Usman Khawaja retired hurt on six with what appeared a tournament-ending hamstring strain.
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He returned later to swing and hope, barely able to run, but the task was too great.
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Usman Khawaja of Australia is attended to by the team physio before retiring hurt with a hamstring injury.
Australia already lost backup batsman Shaun Marsh last week to a broken arm at net practice, with Peter Handscomb summoned to replace him.
Opener David Warner gave them hope after the cheap dismissals of Aaron Finch (3) and Steve Smith (7), blasting 122 off 117 balls.
Allrounder Marcis Stoinis (22) gave Australia a further injury scare when he appeared to suffer back spasms during his knock.
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South Africa's captain Faf du Plessis celebrates his century in their imposing total of 325-6 against Australia.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey then got Australia within sight as the required rate soared, hitting 85 off 69 balls before holing out to the deep.
South Africa, already well out of contention, posted an impressive total of 325-6 thanks to captain Faf du Plessis who cracked 100 off 94 balls.
Australia's imposing pace attack weren't at their best, with Mitchell Starc taking 2-59 off nine overs.
AT A GLANCE
Cricket World Cup semifinals:
1-India v 4-New Zealand at Old Trafford, Manchester, Tuesday 9.30pm (NZT)
2-Australia v 3-England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Thursday 9.30pm (NZT)
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