In the second semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday (November 16), South Africa will face five-time world champions Australia. Both teams are likely to make a few changes from their last league matches.
Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Australia will see the return of Glenn Maxwell to the side. There is a choice between Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Stoinis, with the former having the edge as Australia aims to strengthen their batting lineup.
On the other hand, South Africa is concerned about the fitness of their captain, Temba Bavuma, who is grappling with a hamstring injury. If Bavuma is unable to recover, Aiden Markram is expected to lead the side.
South Africa vs Australia head-to-head record
In ODIs, South Africa and Australia have contested each other 109 times. South Africa claimed victory in 55 matches, while Australia emerged triumphant in 50 encounters. Additionally, three matches concluded in a tie, and one resulted in no decision.
In the last five ODI encounters, South Africa secured four wins, while Australia managed one victory. The highest team score in these five matches was 416 by South Africa, while Australia’s lowest score was 177. In the 47 matches where the team batting first, they won 27 times and lost 17 times. On the other hand, in 62 matches where the chasing side played, they secured victory 28 times and faced defeat 33 times.
South Africa vs Australia Pitch report
The wicket at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is a favorable batting track and is expected to slow down as the match advances. The average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at this venue is 289. Opting to bat first is advisable at this stadium, with the team batting first securing victory in 80 percent of its matches.
South Africa vs Australia Weather report
According to the weather forecast, the temperature at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens is predicted to be 20 degrees Celsius with 93% humidity.
South Africa vs Australia Live streaming details
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: November 16, 2pm IST onwards
Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app
South Africa vs Australia Probable XIs
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c)/Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen/Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi/Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi