Australia Defeats England, Ending Their World Cup Cricket Title Defense; India Prepares to Face South Africa in Semifinals

England struggles with batting failures and poor performances, ending their World Cup title defense with a loss to Australia. Meanwhile, India and South Africa, both already through to the semis, jostle for top spot in the group in upcoming match.

Defending champions England were eliminated from the 50-over Cricket World Cup following a 33-run defeat by rivals Australia, signalling the end of their World Cup title defence.
England Captain Jos Buttler assumes responsibility for the team's poor performance, especially his own form where he was averaging 13 at the World Cup, asserting his poor form as one of the main reasons why England is at the bottom of the table.
Meanwhile, India and South Africa, who have already advanced to the semi-finals, prepare to face each other. With seven straight wins, India is the only undefeated side in the tournament and lead the table with 14 points. South Africa stands second with six wins in seven games.
Spinner Adam Zampa played a crucial role in Australia's victory over England, taking three key wickets and adding valuable runs. Zampa's performance advanced Australia to third place in the standings, on the verge of securing their semi-final place.
Pakistan kept their semi-final hopes alive with a rain-affected win over New Zealand, who had scored 401 for six. Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman hit a notable 81-ball 126 pushing Pakistan ahead of the required run rate before rain brought an early end to the match.