The stage is set for an epic showdown as South Africa vs. Australia lock horns in the highly anticipated second semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. This clash of cricketing giants promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with both teams boasting formidable lineups and a rich history of rivalry.
South Africa, the Proteas, have displayed their fighting spirit throughout the tournament, overcoming initial setbacks to emerge as a force to be reckoned with. Their batting prowess, spearheaded by the likes of Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram, have been a key factor in their success. Their bowling attack, led by the powerful duo of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, has proven to be a formidable force.
Australia, the five-time World Cup champions, has bounced back from their early stumbles to rediscover their winning form. Their batting lineup, boasting the likes of David Warner, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell, can inflict massive damage on any opposition, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, is equally potent.
The SA vs. AUS 2nd Semifinal is not just a match; it’s a clash of cricketing cultures, a battle of pride and passion. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the iconic venue steeped in cricketing history, will witness a spectacle.
As the anticipation reaches a fever pitch, both teams will look to seize the moment and etch their names in the history books. The stakes are high, and the pressure is immense, and the margin for error is razor-thin. It is not just a cricket match; it’s a battle of wills, a clash of titans, and a spectacle that will captivate the cricketing world.
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Match Details
Match | South Africa vs. Australia |
Stadium | Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata |
Date & Time | Thursday, November 16, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
SA vs. AUS Head to Head Records in ODI
Matches | 109 |
South Africa Won | 55 |
Australia Won | 50 |
Tied | 3 |
No Result | 1 |
Pitch Report & Weather Forecast
It is anticipated that the surface in Kolkata would be slower, which will be advantageous to slow bowlers and spinners. It is a low-scoring ground and will be harder to bat in the second innings. Whoever wins the toss will attempt to bat first.
Kolkata’s weather is expected to be overcast with a high temperature of 28°C and 18% chance of rain. The humidity will be 68% and the wind speed will be 14 km/h.
SA vs. AUS Dream 11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, H Klaasen
Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh/Steve Smith, Travis Head, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Keshav Maharaj/Gerald Coetzee
Captain Choice: Quinton de Kock / Adam Zampa
Vice-Captain Choice: Glenn Maxwell /David Warner
Team 2
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock/H Klaasen
Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh/Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head/Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Keshav Maharaj/T. Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee/Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc/ Pat Cummins
Captain Choice: Glenn Maxwell/Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain Choice: Jansen /David Warner
Team 3
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, H Klaasen
Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne/Steven Smith, Travis Head, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Adam Zampa/Keshav Maharaj
Captain Choice: Marco Jansen / David Warner
Vice-Captain Choice: Glenn Maxwell /Adam Zampa
Team 4
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock/H Klaasen
Batters: David Warner/Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc/T. Shamsi, Pat Cummins/Josh Hazlewood
Captain Choice: Glenn Maxwell / Adam Zampa
Vice-Captain Choice: Marco Jansen / Gerald Coetzee
Probable First XI of South Africa
Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
Probable First XI of Australia
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
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