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W Indies bt S Africa, reach semi-finals - Scorecard
 London, Sept 19: West Indies reached the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy by beating South Africa by five wickets in the rain-affected Pool 'B' decider here at the Oval today. Set 247 to win, the West Indies' reply was interrupted by rain yesterday and they resumed on 20-0. They passed their target with seven balls to spare and now look forward to the semi-finals - against Pakistan or India - on Wednesday.
Ramnaresh Sarwan (75), Brian Lara (49) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (51 not out) were the main contributors to the run chase but it was a 10-ball cameo from Ricardo Powell which proved the difference between the sides. Powell, who made 16, came in at 214-4 with four overs left but turned the contest with two successive sixes off Shaun Pollock full-tosses that he planted into the stands over mid-wickets.
Chanderpaul made 51 from 52 balls with six fours and had to enlist the help of a runner for the last five overs when he appeared to be suffering from cramp. (Agencies)
Published: Sunday, September 19, 2004
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