Ajinkya Rahane, the Test specialist for Team India for the last four to five years is likely to face the axe for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. India will be playing a two-match Test series against the Proteas on a full-fledged tour starting next month.

The Indian team is fresh from their ICC World Cup final loss against Australia on Sunday. A fresh Indian T20I squad led by Suryakumar Yadav will take on the Aussies in a three-match T20I series starting with the first T20I match in Vizag on Sunday.

After the T20I series, the focus is on the South Africa Test series which kickstarts the WTC 2023-35 cycle for the Men in Blue. Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he doesn’t mind not playing T20Is. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar will soon be meeting Rohit Sharma to discuss the roadmap of his future in the Indian cricket team. He will turn nearly 40 by the time the next World Cup starts and thus there are talks of grooming a new captain.

Also Read: Revealed: Why India Opted For Sluggish Pitch Against Australia In World Cup 2023 Final

Selection Committee Wants To Groom Younger Players: BCCI Source On Ajinkya Rahane’s Test Future

Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane’s Test career seems all but over as he is not likely to be considered for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, as per reports in Times of India. He was recalled into the Test side for the WTC 2023 final.

However, now with Shreyas Iyer back in good form and KL Rahul proving his worth as a specialist wicket-keeper batsman in the middle-order, Rahane’s chances look bleak. The selectors are also planning to give Shubman Gill an extended run at number three in Test matches. This also makes space for someone like Ishan Kishan to open the batting in Test matches and play with an aggressive intent.

“The selection committee is very clear that it wants to groom players who will play together  for a longer period of time. With Shreyas Iyer coming back into Test reckoning and Shubman Gill batting at No. 3, there is little scope for Rahane. KL Rahul too could be considered for the Test matches as he could be a backup wicketkeeping option,” the source said, as quoted by TOI.

Rahane so far has played 85 Test matches and scored 5077 runs at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of nearly 50. He has scored 12 hundred and 26 fifties in the format.

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Despite leading South Africa to the semifinals of the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, their captain Temba Bavuma faced severe criticism.

Not many were expecting the Proteas to make it to the semifinals in the World Cup. However, the Temba Bavuma-led side exceeded all the expectations and qualified for the last four after finishing second on the league table. They won 7 of their nine games before a loss against eventual winners Australia in the semifinal ended their run.

The impressive run in the World Cup, however, did not stop the criticism from Temba Bavuma. His captaincy as well as his place in the team was constantly questioned as he struggled to lead his team from the front. The right-handed batter managed to score only 145 runs in 8 games with a top score of 35. He averaged 18 and a strike-rate of 73 in the World Cup.

Temba Bavuma hits back at critics:

With the World Cup done and dusted, Temba Bavuma has hit back at his critics. In an interview with The Daily Maverick, the under-fire South Africa captain said that he would have happily stepped down as the captain if even one player had asked him to do so.

“I have said it from the beginning that if any of the guys stood there and said, ‘Temba, you are not the man for the job as captain,’ then I would happily walk away. These are the bunch of guys who we have been together since 2020. We know each other through and through, and we know what we play for. I am not the guy who is on Twitter or Facebook,” said Temba Bavuma.

“I don’t know what the metric is to judge someone if they’re captaining well. We won the most games in the group stage out of any South African team. We beat teams that haven’t been beaten in a while in World Cups so what metrics are we going to use to judge whether a guy is using the job as the captain?” he added.

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After the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, India will travel to South Africa for a multi-format series. During India tour of South Africa, a T20I, ODI, and Test series will be played. The IND vs SA T20I series will witness three games and will be played at the start of the tour.

South Africa is a strong side on their home turf. However, Team India has surprised many teams on foreign tours and they will aim for a marvelous performance against the Proteas. Here we talk about India’s probable squad for South Africa T20Is.

India vs South Africa: India T20 Squad For South Africa

Openers- Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will be the opener for the team in IND vs SA T20I series. Sharma is the skipper of the team and will lead the team during the tour. He has not played any T20I game this year due to World Cup preparations.

However, he will be back to the shortest format after the ongoing World Cup. Shubman Gill has been impressive in the shortest format, hitting 304 runs in 11 games with 1 ton and 1 fifty.

Also Read: South Africa Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List

Middle-Order Batters- Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav

Two key middle-order batsmen for India against South Africa will be Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli did not play any T20I this year but showed a stupendous form in ODIs and Tests. Suryakumar Yadav is the leading run-getter for India in the shortest format this year, smacking 433 runs in 10 innings with 1 ton and 3 half-centuries.

Wicketkeepers- Ishan Kishan & KL Rahul

For wicketkeepers, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul might be picked in the squad for IND vs SA T20I series. With his wicketkeeping skills in the ongoing World Cup, KL Rahul has proved that he can be a good keeper choice for the team at least in a limited-overs format.

Ishan Kishan played a few T20I games this year but struggled to score runs. However, he showed good form in some ODIs.

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All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel

Hardik Pandya is the vice-captain of India and will be a pace all-rounder in the squad for South Africa T20Is. Spin all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are expected to get a place.

Pandya has hit 188 runs and picked 11 wickets across 11 T20Is this year. Patel accounts for 157 runs and 5 wickets in 8 games. Jadeja did not feature in any T20I this year due to World Cup preparations and injuries at the start of the year.

Spinners- Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are the two crucial spinners for India in white-ball formats currently and are likely to get a place in IND vs SA T20I series. Both have done a decent job in T20Is this year. While right-arm spinner Chahal accounts for 9 wickets in 9 games, left-armer Yadav has bagged 8 scalps across 7 matches.

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Pacers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will be two key pacers for India. Bumrah returned to the field a few months back during the Ireland series. He has been very impressive with his bowling since his return. Siraj has also impressed with his performance.

Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh will be another two pacers. Shami has won hearts with his pace attack in the ongoing World Cup. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been a consistent performer in the shortest format and can be inducted into the T20I series against South Africa.

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India and South Africa are set to lock horns in a multi-format series next month. India vs South Africa 2023 series will witness 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and 2 Tests. Team India will travel to South Africa for the away tour.

The India vs South Africa series will commence on December 10 with the 1st T20I. The T20I series will be followed by the ODI series. The Test series will take place at the end.

Team India’s last bilateral series was against Australia at home ahead of ICC World Cup 2023. In the three-match ODI series, India outplayed the Aussies 2-1 after winning the first two encounters. Their last away campaign was a three-match T20I series against Ireland in August. India won the series 2-0.

Also Read: IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From T20Is After South Africa Tour

South Africa faced Australia in a bilateral series back in September this year. South Africa played an ODI series and T20I series against Australia at home. Australia won the T20I series 3-0. However, South Africa won the ODI series 3-2.

India and South Africa last played a bilateral series against each other in September last year. India vanquished South Africa in both the ODI series and T20I series. The men-in-blue won the T20I series and ODI series by 2-1 margin.

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Team India’s last tour of South Africa was in January 2021. During the multi-format series, India lost the Test series 2-1. They also faced a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series. Below we take a look at all the details for the India vs South Africa series.

India vs South Africa Schedule

India vs South Africa 2023 Squads

India and South Africa have not announced their squads for the series so far.

IND Squads: Yet to be announced

SA Squads: Yet to be announced

Also Read: IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Make Their Test Debut During South Africa Tour

India vs South Africa 2023 Live Streaming Channel

How to live stream the India vs South Africa series in India?

India vs South Africa live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. The IND vs SA live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

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India and South Africa will square off in a multi-format series after the completion of the ICC World Cup 2023. During India’s tour of South Africa 2023, a Test, T20I, and ODI series will be played. The IND vs SA Test series will witness two matches that will be played towards the end.

The India vs South Africa Test series is part of the World Test Championship 2023-25. India will play their second Test series while South Africa will play their first series in the tournament. Against a powerful team like South Africa, India will form a strong squad. Here we talk about India’s predicted squad for South Africa Tests.

India vs South Africa: India Test Squad For South Africa

Openers- Rohit Sharma (C) & Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in Tests and will lead the team in the Test series against South Africa. He will also be the opener for the side. Shubman Gill will be his opening partner. Both of them showed good performance in the previous Test series against West Indies.

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Middle-Order Batters- Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane

In the middle-order, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane will be three key batters for the team. Kohli is the leading run-getter for the team in 2023 in Tests, hitting 557 runs in 10 innings with 2 centuries and 1 fifty.

Rahane has played 4 innings and scored 146 runs with 1 fifty. Pujara is a Test specialist batter for India. Across 8 innings in 2023, the right-handed batter has hit 181 runs.

Wicketkeepers- Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan

Due to the absence of injured Rishabh Pant, Srikar Bharat and Ishan Kishan might be picked as wicketkeepers in the India squad. Both were also part of the Test series against West Indies earlier this year.

Bharat has earned a good experience of keeping in Tests. Kishan made his Test debut against West Indies and slammed an unbeaten fifty in one inning.

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All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja & Axar Patel

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel might be picked as all-rounder. With 291 runs and 33 wickets in 7 Tests this year, Jadeja has showcased a marvelous performance in Tests. Patel is currently injured but he is likely to be fit ahead of the South Africa series in December. He played 4 Tests this year, clinching 3 wickets and smashing 264 runs with 3 half-centuries.

Spinners- Ravichandran Ashwin & Kuldeep Yadav

For spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav can be inducted into the squad for IND vs SA Test series. Ashwin is a permanent spinner for India in Tests. With 40 scalps in 6 Tests, he is the leading wicket-taker for India in 2023.

Yadav has not played any Tests this year but after his stunning performances in ODIs, he might be added to the Test squad against South Africa.

Also Read: South Africa Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List

Pacers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar

South Africa has a lethal pace attack and in response, India will also need a powerful set of pacers in the IND vs SA Test series. Currently, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are the key pacers for the national side.

Hence, they might be part of the Test series against South Africa. After his impressive performance in the West Indies series, Mukesh Kumar might get a call for the series against South Africa.

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India will tour South Africa for a multi-format series next month. The IND vs SA series will commence on December 10 and will witness three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. The IND vs SA T20I series will be played first, followed by the ODI and Test series.

The three ODI games will be played on December 17, 19, and 21. Last time during the South Africa tour, India executed a horrible show in the ODI series facing a whitewash. This time, the men-in-blue will aim for a powerful show. Below we discuss India’s predicted squad for the South Africa ODI series.

India vs South Africa: India ODI Squad For South Africa

Openers- Rohit Sharma (C) & Shubman Gill

For the openers, Rohit Sharma and Shumban Gill should be part of the India squad for the IND vs SA ODI series. Sharma is also the skipper of India. Both have done a wonderful job as openers in ODIs this year.

Sharma has slammed 1100 runs in 24 ODIs in 2023 with 2 tons and 8 fifties. Gill is the leading run-getter for the team in 2023, hitting 1449 runs across 26 games.

Also Read: South Africa Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List

Middle-Order- Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

In the middle-order, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Suryakumar Yadav are likely to be picked in the squad. With 2 centuries in the ongoing World Cup, Kohli has already shown his might with the bat. He owns a wonderful form.

Iyer struggled to score runs at the start but arrived with marvellous knocks in the last few games. Yadav has also played crucial knocks in some games and he is developing himself in the 50-over format too.

Wicketkeepers- KL Rahul & Ishan Kishan

KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan will be the two wicketkeepers for India in the ODI series against South Africa. Both are also part of the ongoing World Cup. In 2023, Rahul has held an average of 64+ in ODIs across 19 games, hitting 776 runs. Kishan has played 15 ODIs this year and scored 456 runs with 4 half-centuries.

Also Read: IND vs AUS T20 2023 Squad, Series, India Squad, Tickets, Venues, Live Streaming Channel, Schedule 2023

All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel

For the all-rounders, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel might be picked in IND vs SA ODI series. Hardik Pandya is the vice-captain of the team. He showed brilliant performances in the ongoing World Cup before getting ruled out due to an injury.

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are lethal spin all-rounders. Jadeha has hit 300 runs and picked 29 wickets in 23 ODIs this year. Patel has scored 132 runs and grabbed 4 wickets in 8 games.

Spinners- Kuldeep Yadav

With Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, India can go ahead with only one primary spinner in the form of Kuldeep Yadav. With 45 scalps in 25 ODIs, the left-arm spinner is the leading wicket-taker for the team this year. He has also shown good form in ICC World Cup 2023.

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Pacers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur

Pacers will be crucial members of the squad on South Africa pitches. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are two key pacers for India currently and they will be part of the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa.

They have showcased wonderful form in the World Cup too. Mohammed Siraj has grabbed 40 wickets in 22 ODIs this year. He is the most successful pacer in ODIs this year. Shardul Thakur has played 16 games and accounts for 21 scalps in 2023.

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The ICC World Cup finalists India and Australia are set to clash in the ultimate encounter. IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 final takes place on Sunday, November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India and Australia have been the most powerful teams in the ICC World Cup 2023. In the first round, India won all of their 9 games to reach the semis. Australia won 7 matches and lost 2 to reach the semis.

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In the semis, India crushed New Zealand by 70 runs. On the other hand, Australia outplayed South Africa by 3 wickets. India also crushed Australia during the league stage by 7 wickets.

For India, their strength is their pace department comprising Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. In-form batters like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul strengthen the batting department.

For Australia, their pacers have struggled to strike early. However, spinner Adam Zampa has done a stunning job. Aussie batters like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Gleen Maxwell have shown a stupendous form.

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IND vs AUS World Cup Final Match Preview 2023

India

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team in the IND vs AUS final. Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the tournament with 711 runs in 10 matches. Rohit Sharma is next with 550 runs while Shreyas Iyer follows him with 526 runs.

In bowling, Mohammed Shami is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 23 scalps in 6 games. Jasprit Bumrah is next with 18 wickets while Ravindra Jadeja is next with 16 scalps.

IND Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna.

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Australia

Pat Cummins is Australia’s captain and will lead the team in IND vs AUS clash. For Aussies, David Warner is the leading run-scorer with 528 runs in 10 games. Mitchell Marsh is next with 426 runs while Glenn Maxwell is next with 398 runs.

Among bowlers, Adam Zampa has scalped the most 22 wickets for the team. Josh Hazlewood is next in the line with 14 wickets. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have picked 13 scalps each.

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AUS Squad: Pat Cummins (C), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (WK), Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne

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South Africa crashed out in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Proteas succumbed to the mighty Aussies after having a terrific run in the tournament. This is the fourth time in their history that South Africa failed to enter the finals after qualifying for the semi-finals. South Africa finished second on the points table, losing only two games in the league stages.

South Africa’s loss in the semi-finals left head coach Rob Walter devastated. He was asked in the post-match press conference about who is going to win the World Cup finals to which he nullified the question by saying that he doesn’t care. Walter also said that he would be hardly watching the finals.

He said, “To be honest, there’s about a 1% chance I’ll be watching. And to be even more brutally honest, I actually don’t care.” Iceland Cricket took a jibe at Rob Walter on ‘X’ as they replied to his statement saying that they will be watching every ball of the much-awaited World Cup final between the two mighty teams.

Watch- Iceland Cricket’s Cheeky Response To Rob Walter’s Statement

This is the difference between us and them. We will be watching every ball, hoping for a fantastic match between the two best teams in the tournament. https://t.co/WkyCcUviuv

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) November 17, 2023

Iceland Cricket stated, “This is the difference between us and them. We will be watching every ball, hoping for a fantastic match between the two best teams in the tournament.” It seems Rob Walter lost all interest in the tournament after South Africa lost the semi-finals against Australia on Thursday.

Australian new-ball duo Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc decimated the Proteas batter in the powerplay allowing them to score only 18 runs. However, a gritty innings of 101 from David Miller took the South African scorecard to 212. In response, Australia managed to chase the target with three wickets and 16 balls in hand.

Australia will now lock horns with the unbeaten hosts India in the finals. The iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. While Australia will be looking to win their sixth World Cup title, India will hope to end the long drought of an ICC trophy.

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On Thursday, Australia beat South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. South Africa had a terrific tournament finishing second in the points table with just two defeats to their name in nine games. However, they succumbed to the mighty Aussies in the semi-final and bowed out of the tournament. The semi-final between South Africa and Australia marked the end of Quinton de Kock’s ODI career.

Quinton de Kock had already announced that he will be retiring after South Africa’s campaign ends in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He had a terrific run in the tournament, scoring 594 runs in 10 innings at an average of 59.40 with four centuries to his name. Quinton has been lauded by former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting for having a stellar career in the ODIs. He failed to score runs in the semi-final departing at a meagre score of three.

“The way he has played in this World Cup, I’m sure every cricket fan and every South African cricket fan would love to see him go out and play in one more 50 over World Cup. What a tournament he has had to finish on four hundreds in the tournament I think it is important for all of us out there just not to remember Quinton de Kock by the way he played his last game today,” said Ponting

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Ricky Ponting further adds how he saw Quinton de Kock being more animated in the match against Australia. He said, “He has been outstanding throughout this tournament. I actually saw him more animated today than I’ve seen him ever before as well as giving the players an address when they took their first wicket which really showed to me today how much it meant to him to be hopefully part of a successful South African team.”

Ponting concluded by giving his best wishes to Quinton de Kock and bidding him farewell for a terrific ODI career. Quinton de Kock represented South Africa in 155 ODIs scoring 6770 runs at an average of 45.74. He registered 21 centuries and 30 half-centuries in this format of the game.

“So he can bow out of One-day international cricket a very very proud man of what he’s done I’m sure his family will be proud of him but his overall record was outstanding and you could see how much it meant to him,” Ponting concluded.

Quinton de Kock will now be focusing on the T20 format of the game both internationally and franchise-based. He has made himself available for the 2023 edition of the Big Bash League where he represents Melbourne Renegades.

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Veteran spinner Imran Tahir expressed his disappointment with Temba Bavuma’s captaincy decisions following South Africa‘s semi-final loss in the ICC World Cup 2023. Imran Tahir expressed his willingness to fight for the South African team, even at his current age.

The Proteas managed to set a 213-run target in the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16. The Temba Bavuma-led team couldn’t prevent the Pat Cummins-led team from securing a narrow three-wicket victory in the knockout match.

Are You Going As A Warrior? – Imran Tahir

Speaking after South Africa’s loss, Imran Tahir criticized the team’s mindset, especially Bavuma’s decision not to have a slip when the opposition team needed only 25 runs to win. Tahir emphasized the importance of strategic decisions in the crucial encounter.

“It is all about mindset. If you are going out on the field, are you going as a warrior? You are persisting with a bowler who’s bowling 90mph (Coetzee), but you didn’t keep a slip for him. Then, you concede a four from slips when they need 25 runs to win. As a captain, and even as senior players, you should know such things,” Tahir told Star Sports.

Won’t Be The First Heros To Reach The Final – Imran Tahir

The 44-year-old emphasized the significance of the semi-final match, stating that the South African team missed the opportunity to reach the final for the first time in World Cup history.

“This is a big game, not a normal, bilateral match. Youngsters don’t realize what more this bunch could’ve done. Sure, a South African team will eventually reach a final. Youngsters will come. We believed in this team, and they won’t be the first heroes to reach the final. If you keep squandering such chances… today, the ground was full. There are 54 million South Africans who were behind you. Personally, I’m very disappointed. Give me a South Africa kit right now, I’m ready to fight even at this age,” Tahir further stated.

South Africa is yet to reach the ODI World Cup final, as they suffered their fifth semi-final loss in tournament history. The last semi-final appearance for South Africa was in the 2015 edition, and they did not make it to the semi-finals in the previous ODI World Cup.

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Australia defeated South Africa in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and will now face India in the finals on Sunday, 19th November at the iconic Narendra Modi International Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was the third time the Aussies were able to get past the Proteas in the semi-final round of the ODI World Cup, previously doing so in 1999 and 2007.

Australian captain Pat Cummins said that he would draw on the experience of having played and won a World Cup final going into the ultimate battle with India. “A few of us have played such a game before and there are others who have played a World T20 final (in 2021). The 2015 World Cup was a career highlight, so to be out there in a final in India, can’t wait,” he told the official broadcasters.

Later, at the post-match press conference, left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was asked about the point of difference in the final. “It will probably be about both pressure and skill,” said Starc who finished with the figures of 3/34 after he and Josh Hazelwood decimated the Proteas in the power-play. “Both teams know what is to play such games. We have met recently in the final of the World Test Championship. It will be a big occasion, a great spectacle and, as a changing room, we are looking forward.”

The one person who doesn’t really care about the finals is South Africa’s head coach Rob Walter. “To be honest, there is a 1% chance I would be watching. To be even more brutally honest, I don’t care (who wins). But it is great for the home team to win the World Cup and over the past eight weeks we have seen the kind of support there is for the India team. And they have been the best side in the competition,” said Rob Walter at the press conference.

South Africa Players Were Smiling After Their Defeat

It was surprising and heartwarming at the same time to see the South African team with huge smiles and big hugs after the defeat in the semi-finals unlike the players collapsing and sitting on their haunches after the heartbreaking defeat in the 2015 semi-finals. Australia was completely upbeat going into their eighth World Cup final.

“Our character came through. It was a dog fight,” the Proteas’ skipper Temba Bavuma told official broadcasters after commending Australia’s performance and accepting that they were outstanding for a large part of the game and thoroughly deserved victory. Temba Bavuma said that Quinton de Kock, whose One-Day International career came to an end with this match, would have wanted a different outcome to this match “but he’ll remember the fight we showed as a team. We’ve enjoyed playing with him, in South Africa he will go down as a legend of the game.”

To that South African coach Rob Walter added: “If you think about the cricket we played over the past eight weeks, it was memorable. And the more players have such experiences the more they get excited about their cricket. I think we surprised some people in this room and around the world. We have had world records, dominated teams and different people have put their hands up at different times. Guys are gutted now but they know they have left everything out there.”

Rob Walters revealed that Kagiso Rabada was not able to bowl because of a “bruised heel”. That is why he couldn’t be 100%. “But that also meant that Aiden (Markram) could be used and he was outstanding. I don’t think that (Rabada bowling only six overs) was a defining moment,” he added.

The way the pitch behaved at the start was very challenging according to Walters. South Africa could manage to score only 18 runs in the first 10 overs. “The first 12 overs, batting was a challenge. When the ball is coming at you so steep and there is lateral movement and there are two quality bowlers who are getting some assistance, your options are limited,” said Walter.

Mitchell Starc revealed his knowledge of the wicket spinning based on his experience on the training pitches here over the past few days. Even he was surprised when the wicket seamed up which made it tough to bat in the first 10 overs for the Proteas. “If you saw Joshy’s (Hazelwood) pitch map, it would be more like Test match bowling. We knew South Africa is pretty strong at the backend and wanted (David) Miller and (Heinrich) Klassen to be out there early and not at the end. Joshy built pressure with a lot of dot balls and that meant they could not play with freedom. Add to that the way we fielded. David Warner is 37 and look how he moved,” he said.

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A kid at Eden Gardens during the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 between South Africa and Australia made many recall Sourav Ganguly. The young boy in the stands did Ganguly’s iconic celebration of the 2002 Natwest series win. 

The game between South Africa and Australia went down the wire as both teams gave their best. There was a twist in the tale in every phase of the game but in the end, it was the Pat Cummins-led side who held their nerves and won the game by 3 wickets to advance to the final of the tournament. 

During the fag end of the game when Gerald Coetzee bowled Josh Inglis with a pinpoint yorker. It ignited a sense of hope in the South African fans as they were jubilant. However, one kid in the stand caught the attention of many with his celebration. 

He removed his shirt and waved it in joy. He made many recall Sourav Ganguly. The video of his celebration went viral on the internet. Here’s the clip: 

 

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Sourav Ganguly famously took off his shirt on the balcony of Lord’s Cricket Ground after India defeated England in the final of the Natwest series 2002. The Men in Blue chased the target of 326 runs.

SA vs AUS: Australia defeat South Africa by 3 wickets to enter the final of the World Cup 

Coming to the game between South Africa and Australia, the Pat Cummins-led side emerged victorious by three wickets and will now play India in the final of the tournament. They were asked to field first and they bundled out the Proteas for 212. With the way they bowled in the start, it didn’t seem that South Africa would reach this far but David Miller (101) smashed a staggering century to make sure his team posts a fighting total on the board. 

With the bat, Australia were off to a flying start. David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) added 60 runs for the opening partnership. But after that, they lost wickets and were under pressure. Steve Smith (30) and Josh Inglis (28) chipped in with valuable knocks but lost wickets at crucial stage. In the end, Pat Cummins (14*) and Mitchell Starc (16*) batted to take the team home.

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South Africa National Cricket Team vice-captain Aiden Markram tried very hard and gave it all with the ball in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia National Cricket Team at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, but in the end, it didn’t matter.

Aiden Markram wasn’t able to create any impact with the bat in the high-octane encounter against the Aussies. He scored just 10 runs off 20 balls, with 2 boundaries, before being dismissed by the premier left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc.

However, Aiden Markram contributed exceptionally with the ball. He got the first breakthrough for his side by dismissing David Warner which opened the floodgates. Overall, he finished with an amazing bowling figures of 8-1-23-1. He gave runs at an economy of 2.87.

The 29-year-old was trying very hard to break the partnership between the Australian lower-order batters – Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins – and he even created a chance in the 45th over. He bowled a tossed-up delivery outside off-stump and Pat Cummins went for a drive. The Australian skipper just managed to get a feather of an inside edge on it and Proteas wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock wasn’t able to hold onto the ball.

Aiden Markram was shattered after the dropped chance and he nearly cried, before controlling his tears and bowling the rest of the four deliveries of the over.

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In the end, South Africa faced yet another heartbreak in the semi-final of a World Cup as the Aussies won the match by 3 wickets. Speaking after the match, Temba Bavuma lauded Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj for putting the Australian Team under pressure. Temba Bavuma said:

“They got 70-odd in the first 10 and that really allowed the rest of the guys to settle. Markram and Maharaj were fantastic and they really put them under pressure. We had chances, tough chances that we put down, it could’ve been a bit close had we held on to them.”

Temba Bavuma further spoke of Gerald Coetzee, who was the top wicket-taker for South Africa in the World Cup 2023, and Quinton de Kock, who has now retired from ODI cricket. Temba Bavuma said:

“As a young guy, he (Coetzee) really was the warrior for us, there wasn’t much happening for the seamers then but for him to come round the wicket and to take the wicket of Smith was incredible. He was cramping but he still wanted to keep bowling. Quinton would’ve probably wanted to end his career on a different note, despite the result I think he’ll remember his time. He’ll go down as one of the greatest in South African cricket.”

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South Africa National Cricket Team pacer Gerald Coetzee cleaned up the Australia National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis with an excellent yorker in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16.

Josh Inglis scored 28 runs off 49 deliveries, with 3 fours, in the low-scoring thriller against South Africa, but his runs were extremely crucial and played a massive role in Australia’s victory in the game.

Josh Inglis was involved in two decent partnerships with Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc. He added 37 runs in 59 balls with Smith and 19 runs in 38 balls with Mitchell Starc which helped Australia gain some momentum in the match.

His innings was cut short in the 40th over, which was bowled by emerging pacer Gerald Coetzee. On the 5th ball of the over, the right-arm quick bowled a perfect yorker and Josh Inglis had no answers to that. The batter’s stumps were rattled and the dismissal brought some life back in the game for South Africa.

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In the end, South Africa faced a 3-wicket loss, and speaking after the match skipper Temba Bavuma said that they showed a lot of resilience. He said:

“Cannot put it into words, first of all congratulations to Australia. Good luck to them in the final. They played really well today. Our character came through today. We showed a lot of resilience.”

Temba Bavuma further said that the poor start with the bat cost them the game. He further lauded David Miller for hitting an absolutely sensational ton on the semi-final stage. He elaborated:

“The way we started with the bat and the ball was the telling point, that’s where we lost the game. The conditions combined with the quality of their attack, they really put us under pressure. You’re always going to struggle to put up a competitive total when you’re 24/4. 

“We were gaining some momentum when Miller and Klaasen were out there but unfortunately he (Klaasen) couldn’t carry on a bit longer. Miller’s innings was superb, really highlights the character of the entire team, it was extraordinary to do that in such a pressure situation and in a World Cup semi-final.”

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The second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was played between Temba Bavuma-led South Africa National Cricket Team and Pat Cummins-led Australia National Cricket Team at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16.

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the match. They made one change to their playing XI as Tabraiz Shamsi replaced Lungi Ngidi. The Aussies also made a couple of changes as Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc returned to the playing XI while Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott missed out.

The decision to bat first wasn’t a good one for the team as they faced a top-order collapse. Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram failed miserably to leave the Proteas in a spot of bother.

However, David Miller joined forces with Heinrich Klaasen to bring his team back into the match. They added 95 runs in 113 balls to put the opposition bowlers under pressure. The duo were playing good cricket, but the partnership was broken by part-timer Travis Head.

David Miller smashed a sensational century and steered his side to a decent total of 212 runs on the board. He scored 101 runs off 116 balls, with 8 fours and 5 sixes. On the other hand, Klaasen chipped in with 47 runs off 48 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes.

Chasing the target, openers David Warner and Travis Head provided their side with a terrific start. The duo played an attacking brand of cricket and pushed the Proteas on the backfoot. Travis Head smashed a brilliant 62 runs but other than him no batter hit a fifty.

After that, the Proteas bowling unit showed their class and brought back the momentum towards their side. They picked wickets at regular intervals and pushed the Aussies on the back foot.

In the end, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins stitched together a crucial 22-run partnership to steer their team to victory. The Aussies won the match by 3 wickets. Australia will next take on India National Cricket Team in the summit clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19.

Here’s How X Reacted To South Africa vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final:

Bad luck #SouthAfrica feel for you guys ! Have to give to the Aussies , something about them in big games ! Keeping the composure under pressure . Onto the big finals #indiavsaus ! India clearly the favourites but hopefully it’s a cracker of a final !! And of course we 🇮🇳…

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 16, 2023

It’s not a time for Africa. Unfortunately

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 16, 2023

So another India-Australia finals in the WC after 20 years #CWC23

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) November 16, 2023

IMHO, You can’t choke while bowling. It’s only when two people are in the middle with a bat in hand you see things going haywire…the fear of failure takes over. This won’t and shouldn’t be called a Choke. https://t.co/1A6JNBHhCA

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 16, 2023

Melbourne ki bade stadium Wali ye Australiai team kheleigi us se bhi bade Ahmedabad ke stadium mein Bharat ke sath final mein. Well done Australia. #AUSvsSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 16, 2023

What a terrific game of cricket we witnessed!
Australia hold their nerves 🙌

Tough luck South Africa 🇿🇦

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) November 16, 2023

Congratulations to Australia on reaching to the World Cup Final! 🏏 Tough match I felt SA were 30-40 runs short, but a thrilling game nonetheless.

Excited for the final clash, India vs Australia. Let's make it a cracker! #WorldCup #IndvsAus

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) November 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/ShahnawazDahani/status/1725192930602954922?t=zSwUcuBcI5y0EbAxo1zxpg&s=19

अब होगा मुक़ाबला इंडिया और ऑस्ट्रेलिया का। हमारीटीम बहुत मज़बूत है। @BCCI @ICC

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) November 16, 2023

HEARTBREAK FOR SOUTH AFRICA….AGAIN. 💔

Australia held their nerves to qualify to the final of the World Cup yet again, beating Proteas by 3 wickets. They are coming for their 6th WORLD CUP title. 🇦🇺🦘

The hosts, watch out‼️ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ZUxCMGk43i

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) November 16, 2023

Terrific semi final it turned out. Aussies win humdinger in nail-biting finish. SA left to rue poor batting at the top & missing some crucial catches. Their spin bowlers were magnificent, tying batsmen in knots, but better temperament saw Aus saw thru for title clash with India

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 16, 2023

The 7 year old kid in me from 2003 now looks forward to redemption on 19th November. Hope the team doesn't disappoint! https://t.co/GR0I23OlQB

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 16, 2023

Great fight by SA after getting 212, needed everything to go their way and stick. Top knock by Miller.
Aus know how to win the big ones. Just got it done.#CWC2023

— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) November 16, 2023

In some ways it only seems apt that two non-subcontinental teams have had to overcome a turning pitch in a scrappy affair to get through to a World Cup final in India #CWC23 #AusvSA

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 16, 2023

Okay to fir #Australia ko milte he final main#IndvsAus#Finals pic.twitter.com/wseRqyk7ev

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) November 16, 2023

australia add another chapter to their incredible world cup legacy…they have reached the final in 8 of the 13 world cups played so far!#SAvAUS #ICCWorldCup2023

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 16, 2023

HEARTBREAK FOR SOUTH AFRICA….AGAIN. 💔

Australia held their nerves to qualify to the final of the World Cup yet again, beating Proteas by 3 wickets. They are coming for their 6th WORLD CUP title. 🇦🇺🦘

The hosts, watch out‼️ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ZUxCMGk43i

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) November 16, 2023

Terrific semi final it turned out. Aussies win humdinger in nail-biting finish. SA left to rue poor batting at the top & missing some crucial catches. Their spin bowlers were magnificent, tying batsmen in knots, but better temperament saw Aus saw thru for title clash with India

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 16, 2023

A better captain having a horrible day wasn't on list when everyone was talking About SA's history in knockouts & predicting it to continue

poor strokes, dropped catches happen but some of the choices in field while defending didn't help the effort bowlers put in to defend 213

— ∆ 🏏 (@CaughtAtGully) November 16, 2023

Southafrica have been brilliant throughout this #CWC2023 . Mind you, this is not a choke ! They fought well and should be proud of themselves. Australia just knows how to win knock out games. Spare a thought for Qdk playing his last game, he’s been incredible ambassador for them…

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) November 16, 2023

In the 2003 World Cup
Australia won 10 matches on the trot before the final
India won 8 matches on the trot before the final

In the 2023 World Cup
India won 10 matches on the trot before the final
Australia have won 8 matches on the trot before the final

Australia won their…

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) November 16, 2023

8th World Cup Final for the Australian team, a remarkable record.
Sunday’s final will be the toughest of them all. #WorldcupFinal #INDvAUS

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 16, 2023

Australia & India will play a World Cup final on Sunday and then start a 5 match T20 series FOUR days later with majority of this Aus squad playing. Peak cricket scheduling

You’ve had to give me 1 month holiday with access to an ICU if I won or lost a World Cup Final

— Dave (@CricketDave27) November 16, 2023

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Glenn Maxwell didn’t have a great outing in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against South Africa. The low-scoring thriller at the iconic Eden Gardens is keeping everyone on their toes as both teams are putting up a great fight. 

After getting bundled out just for 212 runs, South Africa are making sure that they give their every possible effort to win the game. Their spinners have kept them in the hunt and have bowled staggering lines and lengths to put pressure on the opposition. 

Tabriz Shamsi has chipped in as well and has picked two big wickets in Marnus Labuschagne (18) and Glenn Maxwell (1). Out of the two wickets that he has got so far, the scalp of the all-rounder was one to cherish as he produced a good delivery to send the batter packing. 

Tabraiz Shamsi bowled a flatter delivery that fired in on the middle stump. Glenn Maxwell went deep into the crease and tried to heave it away. He was beaten in the air as the ball kept low and went on to hit the stumps. The leg stump was uprooted and the batter had to take the long walk back. After taking the wicket, the spin bowler went berserk and pulled off a wild celebration.

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Glenn Maxwell managed just one run and with his wicket, Australia were left tottering at 137/5. South African bowlers even after his wicket bowled tight lines and lengths and kept putting Australia under pressure.

SA vs AUS: After Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith perishes 

After the wicket of Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith held the fort and kept his side in the hunt. However, he perished at the wrong time and fell to Gerald Coetzee. The fast bowler came round the wicket and bowled a  full delivery that was slanting across outside off. 

Steve Smith went across his stumps and swiped across the line. The ball went straight up in the air and Quinton de Kock took a brilliant catch to send the batter packing. He managed 30 runs and his wicket brought another twist in the tale. The game is going down the wire and it’ll be interesting to see who will face India in the final. 

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Rassie van der Dussen and South Africa are making every possible effort to win the semi-final 2 of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game between the Proteas and the Australians is taking place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Rassie van der Dussen produced a stupendous effort on the field and jolted Australia with the blow of Mitchell Marsh. After setting a target of just 213 runs, South Africa didn’t have a great start with the ball as David Warner (29) and Travis Head (62) added 60 runs for the opening stand. 

But after that, South Africa chipped in with two quick wickets. Of all the wickets, the scalp of Mitchell Marsh made many go gaga. The credit for that goes to none other than Rassie van der Dussen, who took a blinder to dismiss the batter. 

Kagiso Rabada bowled a good length delivery that was outside off, Mitchell Marsh tried to drive it on the rise. He got a good connection and it didn’t seem that someone will catch it. However, Rassie van der Dussen flew to his right and grabbed a stunner in the air with both hands. 

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Mitchell Marsh bagged a six-ball duck and with his wicket, Australia came under pressure. After his wicket, South Africa were quite pumped up and their intensity raised up automatically after that. They put pressure on the opposition and are keeping things tight. 

SA vs AUS: After Rassie van der Dussen’s effort, South Africa remove Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell 

The introduction of spin has changed the fortunes of South Africa in the game. Aiden Markam first removed David Warner and then Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi did the further damage. The ball is turning sharply and Australians are finding it hard to score. 

Keshav Maharaj castled the stumps of Travis Head with peach. After that Tabraiz Shamsi chipped in as well and sent the dangerous Marnus Labuschagne (18) Glenn Maxwell (1) packing as well.

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South Africa National Cricket Team left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj rattled the stumps of the Australia National Cricket Team opening batsman Travis Head in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16.

Head played his natural attacking brand of cricket during the run-chase 213 against the Proteas. He looked aggressive from the ball one and didn’t let the bowlers settle down. He punished the loose balls very well and added an amazing half-century partnership with David Warner.

Travis Head was finally cleaned up by Keshav Maharaj in the 15th over of the innings. On the first ball itself, Maharaj managed to send the explosive opening batsman packing. Head scored 62 runs off 48 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes.

On the first ball of the 15th over, Keshav Maharaj bowled a flighted delivery outside off and it drew Travis Head into the drive. The ball dipped and spun to beat the edge and rattle the stumps.

Watch – Keshav Maharaj Cleans Up Travis Head With A Beauty

 

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Earlier, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the match. The decision proved to be a horrible one as the top 4 batters of the team failed to perform well.

It looked like the Proteas would get bundled out for a low score, but David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen brought South Africa back into the game. Miller was the top performer for South Africa as he stitched together an outstanding 95 runs in 113 balls with Heinrich Klaasen and smashed an outstanding 101 runs off 116 balls, with 8 fours and 5 sixes, to help his team post 212 on the board.

During the mid-innings break, David Miller said that he was glad to get a century on such a big stage. He elaborated:

“Really big (importance of this knock.) Glad to get the hundred, but we want to win at the end of the day. Helped the team to score a decent score with those partnerships. Expected these conditions at the start of the match, but we were on the back foot after four down in the powerplay. 

“Managed to put up a couple of partnerships (with Klaasen and Coetzee), think we fought hard. It’s about watching every ball and staying in the moment, trusting your preparation. It’s one ball at a time. We need to put them under pressure in the power play by taking wickets. It’s about using the conditions, bowling in the right areas.”

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David Miller is keeping South Africa’s hope alive in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The semi-final 2 of the tournament is taking place between Proteas and Australia at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

South Africa’s decision to bat first didn’t prove to be right as Australian bowlers were all over them with the new ball. The Proteas were left clattering at 24/4 and it didn’t seem that they would go past even 100 runs. But David Miller made sure that he stepped up at the crucial stage for his team. 

David Miller has played magnificently well under pressure and has made sure that his team sets at least a fighting total on the board. The southpaw emerged as a lone warrior for his team and played one of the best innings by a South African batter in the knockout stages of ICC events. 

Despite all the pressure, he stood tall for his side and played a solid innings. Amidst all the seriousness and intensity, he was involved in a hilarious moment as well. The batter collided with Gerald Coetzee as they were running between the wickets.

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David Miller slammed a magnificent century under pressure in the big game and became the first South Africa batter to score a ton in ICC knockouts. He brought up his ton in just 115 balls and made everyone stand and applaud him for his heroics. 

David Miller ended with the knock of 101 runs off 116 balls. He batted with a strike rate of around 90 and also smashed 8 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. His rollicking effort powered South Africa to a total of 212 runs on the board. 

SA vs AUS: Glad to get the hundred – David Miller after his century against Australia 

David Miller talked about his innings and said that it’s very big for him in the context of the game. He talked about the conditions and said that they would try to put pressure on the opposition. He explained: 

“Really big (importance of this knock.) Glad to get the hundred, but we want to win at the end of the day. Helped the team to score a decent score with those partnerships. Expected these conditions at the start of the match, but we were on the back foot after four down in the powerplay.

“Managed to put up a couple of partnerships (with Klaasen and Coetzee), think we fought hard. It’s about watching every ball and staying in the moment, trusting your preparation. It’s one-ball-at-a-time. We need to put them under pressure in the powerplay by taking wickets. It’s about using the conditions, bowling in the right areas.” 

South Africa are keeping things tight with the game. They have removed three wickets and are putting Australia under pressure. The game is heading towards a thrilling finish.

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South Africa National Cricket Team vice-captain Aiden Markram was absolutely pumped up after taking the huge wicket of Australia National Cricket Team veteran opening batsman David Warner in the ongoing World Cup semi-final clash.

The high-voltage match between the world-class teams is currently underway at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16. The winner of the ongoing match will book a date with the India National Cricket Team in the final of the marquee tournament.

Chasing a 213-run target against the Proteas, David Warner provided his side with a terrific start. He scored quick runs and smashed the South African bowlers all over the park. The opener contributed 29 runs off 18 balls, with 1 four and 4 sixes, before being dismissed by Aiden Markram. He was also involved in an outstanding 60-run partnership with Travis Head.

Temba Bavuma brought Aiden Markram into the attack in the 7th over and on the first ball itself, he provided his team with a crucial breakthrough. He bowled a regulation off-spinner delivery from round the wicket and the ball went past Warner’s outside edge and rattled the stumps. Aiden Markram was quite pumped up after picking the wicket and he shouted in aggression.

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Earlier, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the match. The decision proved to be a horrible one for the side as both the Proteas openers – Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock – were cleaned up for low scores. Also, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram failed to deliver on the big stage of the semi-final and were back in the hut without performing well.

It looked like the Proteas would get bundled out for a low score, but David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen brought South Africa back into the game. Miller was the top performer for South Africa as he stitched together an outstanding 95 runs in 113 balls with Heinrich Klaasen to lead his side to recovery. The duo batted magnificently well and pushed the Aussies on the back foot for a while.

Although Heinrich Klaasen failed to score big, David Miller smashed an outstanding 101 runs off 116 balls, with 8 fours and 5 sixes, to help his team post a respectable total on the board. For Australia, skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc picked three wickets each while Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head bagged two wickets each.

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Australia National Cricket Team star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell took a great diving catch to dismiss the South Africa National Cricket Team tailender Kagiso Rabada in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16.

Rabada, who is part of the long tail of the Proteas, chipped in with very important runs while batting down the order. He contributed 10 runs off 12 balls, with 1 six, that helped his side get to a respectable total. Rabada’s wicket was the last one for the innings as with his dismissal the South Africa National Cricket Team were bundled out for 212 in 49.4 overs.

On the 4th ball of the 50th over, Pat Cummins bowled a slower delivery on the stumps. Rabada tried to smash the ball for a boundary, but he didn’t get enough power in his shot. Rabada hit the ball straight and the Aussie fielder Glenn Maxwell ran, dived, and completed a good catch at long-on.

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The middle-order batter David Miller was the top performer for South Africa as he stitched together an outstanding 95 runs in 113 balls with Heinrich Klaasen to lead his side to recovery. The duo batted magnificently well and pushed the Aussies on the back foot for a while.

Although Heinrich Klaasen failed to score big, David Miller smashed an outstanding 101 runs off 116 balls, with 8 fours and 5 sixes, to help his team post a respectable total on the board. For Australia, skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc picked three wickets each while Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head bagged two wickets each.

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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Fans on X reacted after South African batter David Miller slammed a magnificent century against Australia in the ongoing semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The southpaw played a staggering innings at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

David Miller came to crease when South Africa were left tottering at 24/4. He then joined hands with Heinrich Klaasen (47) and made sure he bailed his team out of trouble. He added a 95-run partnership and put pressure back on the bowlers. 

David Miller started cautiously but once he had his eyes in, he made sure that he punished the bad balls. The Southpaw built his innings perfectly and the way he batted with the tail was something to cherish. 

David Miller slammed a magnificent century under pressure in the big game and made sure that his team went past 200 runs and bowlers have something to play with. He brought up his ton in just 115 balls and made everyone stand and applaud him for his heroics. 

David Miller ended with the knock of 101 runs off 116 balls. He batted with a strike rate of around 90 and also smashed 8 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. His rollicking effort powered South Africa to a total of 212 runs on the board. 

David Miller also scripted history as he became the first batter from South Africa to slam a century in the knockout stage of the ICC events. He provided his team with a fighting total on the board and now the onus would be on bowlers to help the team win. 

SA vs AUS: X Hails David Miller As He Slams Magnificent Ton Under Pressure In Semi-Final

As David Miller smashed a sensational ton against Australia in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the batted for his stupendous knock and hailed his effort under pressure and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

STAND UP AND SALUTE THE MASTER, DAVID MILLER…..!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/gKWb1OyFkP

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 16, 2023

One of the best middle order batter in ODIs…!!!

David Miller, remember the name! pic.twitter.com/yCQI1y9X8i

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 16, 2023

Picture 🔥
David Miller becomes the first South African Men's player to score a hundred in World Cup Knock-outs.#SAvsAUS

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— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 16, 2023

a WC Semi-final hundred coming in at 25-4 against Australia is the clutchiest shit that you'll ever see, David Miller 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/zwJcyFxXtD

— retired ICT fan (@anubhav__tweets) November 16, 2023

A ton to remember for David Miller !#SAvsAUSpic.twitter.com/YwUozNwx5d

— Haroon 🏏🌠 (@Haroon_HMM) November 16, 2023

One of the finest knocks in the WC history! David Miller, take a bow 🙇‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/feEX8r0P10

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) November 16, 2023

We have to stand and admires the effort of David Miller. What a knock #SAvsAUS #DavidMiller

— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) November 16, 2023

David Miller gave something for South Africa to fight in this World Cup. #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/lJyozEaKs3

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 16, 2023

DAVID MILLER CREATED HISTORY…!!!!

– He becomes first South Africa player to have scored Hundred in World Cup Knockouts. pic.twitter.com/L9cmjbuNOl

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 16, 2023

DAVID MILLER CREATED HISTORY…!!!!

– He becomes first South Africa player to have scored Hundred in World Cup Knockouts. pic.twitter.com/L9cmjbuNOl

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 16, 2023

David Miller stood tall when everyone failed! A lone warrior innings,when it was needed the most,he rose to the occasion!

Becomes the first South African ever to score a ton in WC semi finals.The only reason they have a respectable total.#SAvsAUS | #DavidMiller pic.twitter.com/daiCyeTSrq

— ishaan (@ixxcric) November 16, 2023

David Miller ❤️ I love you ❤️
Thank you for fighting for us ❤️

— Sabeeha Majid 🇿🇦🏏 (@SabeehaMajid) November 16, 2023

One man army by David Miller !#SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Ett1emR9uY

— Haroon 🏏🌠 (@Haroon_HMM) November 16, 2023

Hundred 💯 By David Miller
This is Gonna Be His One Of His Best Innings came in when SA was 24-4
Great Innings 👏👏#SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/xqTrntXHEQ

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 16, 2023

David Miller: The warrior👑🥵 pic.twitter.com/nYDdVsuuGb

— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx) November 16, 2023

David Miller had nerves of steel when the whole sa team collapsed. Wat a man! #ausvsa #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/QEKjdqQkHu

— gαנαℓ (@Gajal_Dalmia) November 16, 2023

David Miller entering into the South Africa dressing room after hitting century!

Chokers | Travis Head | Australia#AUSvsSA #SAvsAUS #AUSvSA #SAvAUS #DavidMiller #chokerspic.twitter.com/lLP1h6rWTc

— DON SAMBATA 😎 (@GautamGombhir) November 16, 2023

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Australia National Cricket Team star player Travis Head castled the South Africa National Cricket Team explosive batsman Heinrich Klaasen in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16.

Heinrich Klaasen has been one of the top performers for the Proteas in the ongoing edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup. He was forced to walk in to bat early in the second semi-final after the top 4 batters of the side failed miserably.

Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram all failed to deliver on the big stage of the semi-final and were back in the hut without performing well.

It looked like the Proteas would get bundled out for a low score, but Heinrich Klaasen stitched together an outstanding 95 runs in 113 balls with David Miller to steer his side to recovery. The duo batted magnificently well and pushed the Aussies on the back foot for a while.

The partnership between the two was finally broken by Travis Head, the part-time spinner, in the 31st over. Klaasen was unable to complete his fifty and he was dismissed after scoring 47 runs off 48 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes.

On the fourth ball of the 31st over, Travis Head bowled a tossed-up delivery on stumps and the Proteas batter was late to get forward. The ball spun past his outside edge and rattled the stumps to leave the batter in shock.

Watch: Travis Head Castled Heinrich Klaasen

 

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Although Heinrich Klaasen wasn’t able to deliver a big performance in the high-profile clash, his batting partner David Miller stood strong and converted his half-century into a marvelous ton.

David Miller smashed an outstanding 101 runs off 116 balls, with 8 fours and 5 sixes, to help his team post a respectable total on the board. South Africa, who at a point looked like would get bowled out under 150, were able to score 212 runs, before getting bowled out on the 4th ball of the last over.

For Australia, skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc picked three wickets each while Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head bagged two wickets each.

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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Shoaib Malik, the panelist of the popular show named “The Pavillion” predicted the winner of the ICC World Cup 2023. India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa were the semi-finalists of the tournament.

India defeated the Kiwis to knock them out of the tournament. In the process, the Men in Blue have booked a berth in the finals. South Africa and Australia are currently playing the second semi-final in Kolkata. The winner of this game will be the second team to reach the finals.

Meanwhile, the show has drawn accolades for its analysis and in-depth discussion regarding the matters of the World Cup. The panel has extensively discussed Pakistan’s disappointing performance in this tournament. They have also discussed about the performance of other teams with a particular interest in India.

A member of the panel now has chosen the winner of the ICC World Cup 2023. Shoaib Malik has chosen the Aussies as the winner of the tournament.

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Also the other panelists predicted the winner of the SA vs AUS semi-final 2 clash, Misbah picked South Africa, Akram and Shoaib Malik both picked Australia.

Shoaib Malik Picks World Cup Winner

Dynamic all-rounder #ShoaibMalik has predicted the winner of the ICC World Cup 2023.#ASportsHD #ARYZAP #CWC23 #ThePavilion #WasimAkram #ShoaibMalik #MoinKhan #FakhreAlam #MisbahulHaq #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/SK6Q8jlom7

— ASports (@asportstvpk) November 16, 2023

Rohit Sharma spoke about India’s performance in the semi-final after beating the Kiwis and getting over their nemesis in ICC tournaments.

“We knew there’d be pressure on us. We were calm even though we were a bit sloppy on the field. These things are bound to happen, glad that we could get the job done. When the scoring rate is above 9, you gotta take chances. They gave us chances, we didn’t take them., Mitchell and Williamson batted brilliantly.

“We had to stay calm. The crowd went silent, that’s the nature of the game. We knew we had to pull something from our sleeves. We tried everything and Shami was brilliant. The top five-six batters, they have made it count. Very pleased with what Iyer has done in this tournament. Gill, the way he batted upfront was brilliant, unfortunately he had to return back. Kohli, as usual, was brilliant, played his trademark innings and got to his landmark. All in all, the batting was superb.

“The way our bowlers bowled upfront, they picked wickets. Today, I wouldn’t say there was no pressure. Guys were doing the job. We wanted to do what we’ve been doing in the first nine games. Things came off really nice” said  Rohit after India’s win over NZ.

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Heinrich Klaasen led the rescue charge for his side in the ongoing semi-final 2 of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Australia. The match between the two teams is taking place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

South Africa opted to bat first and it was a horrendous outing for them as they lost wickets in clusters and were left tottering at 24/4. It was then when Heinrich Klaasen along with David Miller joined hands together and bailed their team out of trouble in Kolkata. 

Heinrich Klaasen played some great shots. He showed great resilience and also punished the bad balls. He gave South African fans something to cheer about and made sure that his side got something on the board in the important semi-final match of the tournament. 

During his innings, Heinrich Klaasen faced a nasty blow as well. It happened during the second ball of the 29th over when the keeper-batter drove the tossed-up delivery towards mid-off and ran for a quick single. 

As he was about to reach the crease, Heinrich Klaasen bumped into Adam Zampa’s shoulder and the helmet pinged the face. He called out for the physios and after some treatment, he continued batting. Here’s the video of his collision: 

 

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SA vs AUS: Heinrich Klaasen gets dismissed for 47 runs 

Heinrich Klaasen’s stay at the crease was cut short by Travis Head, who produced a staggering delivery to send the batter packing. The Australian all-rounder bowled a tossed-up delivery on the stumps to which the batter got late to get forward and cover the line. 

The ball spun past the outside edge and went on to hit the stumps. He scored just 47 runs off 48 balls. He batted with the strike rate around 100 and also smashed 4 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. He added 95 runs in partnership with David Miller, who looks set for a big ton and put the team in a fighting position. The onus will now be on Miller to take the team to a big total.

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South Africa is currently taking on Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16. However, the match in the knockout stage could be affected by rain, according to the weather forecast.

The toss took place at the scheduled time despite the rain prediction for the game. South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat first in the semi-final clash. However, Bavuma’s decision backfired, as the team lost four wickets in quick succession.

Australian bowlers exploited the overhead conditions and troubled South African batters with tight bowling. Mitchell Starc provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Bavuma. Josh Hazlewood picked up the wicket of in-form batter Quinton de Kock for three runs.

Revealed – Who Will Qualify For World Cup Final?

Accuweather predicts a seven percent chance of rain throughout the day, with cloudy conditions and potential benefits for seamers. Although rain is expected to stay away for most of the day, there is a prediction of a 75% chance of rainfall starting at 7 PM in Kolkata.

In case the match doesn’t happen on Thursday, the match will go to reserve day on Friday. However, the Met Department predicts high rain chances on Friday. If the match gets washed out, South Africa will advance to the finals, having finished higher in the table.

Both teams secured 14 points with seven wins in nine league games to qualify for the semi-finals. Despite both teams having the same points, South Africa finished second due to a higher net run rate (+1.261), while Australia secured the third position with an NRR of +0.841.

South Africa vs Australia Playing XI

Temba Bavuma chose to include two frontline spinners for the semi-final clash, bringing in Tabraiz Shamsi to support Keshav Maharaj. Meanwhile, Australia opted for Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc, replacing Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott in their playing XI.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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The South Africa tour will be the first away campaign for Team India after the ICC World Cup 2023. During the away tour, India will face South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. Last time, India lost all three ODI matches to South Africa during the away tour, losing the series 3-0.

This time, the men-in-blue will aim to give a tough challenge to South Africa. There are a few Indian players who are in the last stage of their ODI careers. We take a look at 5 Indian players who can retire from ODIs after the South Africa tour.

IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From ODIs After South Africa Tour

5. Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin is the first Indian player who might retire from ODIs after the South Africa tour. Ashwin is a regular member of the Test side but in ODIs, he makes rare appearances. The 36-year-old is part of the ICC World Cup 2023. However, he played just 1 match and warmed the bench in every other game.

In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra, Chahal, and Ravindra Jadeja are the front-runners for the team in ODIs. Hence, Ashwin is always overlooked for ODIs. Even in the ODI World Cup, he was not part of the squad but got a place as injured Axar Patel’s replacement.

Also Read: IND vs AUS T20 2023 Squad, Series, India Squad, Tickets, Venues, Live Streaming Channel, Schedule 2023

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is another pacer on this list. Even since India lost the semi-final to England in T20 World Cup 2022, Kumar was removed from the national side. Moreover, he also performed poorly in IPL 2023.

Selectors are not interested in playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar anymore as they want to nourish young talents. They have regularly opted for youngsters in the national team. If Kumar is not picked for the South Africa tour, he might think of retiring from ODIs.

3. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is another name who vanished from the national team since the start of 2023. Before 2023, the right-handed batter was a regular member of the ODI team. However, Shubman Gill replaced him as an opener and later cemented his place in all formats. Dhawan has already reached 38 years and it will be hard for him to return to ODIs. As a result, he might choose to retire from ODIs this year.

Also Read: India vs Australia: India T20 Squad for Australia Series- Captain, Vice Captain, Wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson’s Future?

2. Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat is a big name in domestic cricket. Playing for Saurashtra, he has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit. However, his international career is not up to the mark. He played some ODIs and Tests in recent times but could not come up with a brilliant show. After ICC World Cup 2023, Unadkat is highly likely to be neglected by selectors for future campaigns.

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1. Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey has totally vanished from the national team but he is yet to retire from any format. Pandey last played for India in 2021, during the ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, after his poor show in the series, he was dropped from the ODI team.

The right-handed batsman has also witnessed some poor seasons in IPL. Hence, it is almost unlikely for Manish Pandey to make a comeback to the national team. Hence, he might soon announce his retirement.

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Australia National Cricket Team captain Pat Cummins pulled off a spectacular catch in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 to remove the in-form South Africa National Cricket Team opening batsman Quinton de Kock.

The high-voltage match between the world-class teams is currently underway at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, November 16. The winner of the ongoing will book a date with the India National Cricket Team in the final of the marquee tournament.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the match. The decision proved to be a horrible one for the side as both the Proteas openers – Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock – were cleaned up for low scores.

Temba Bavuma was dismissed for a duck in the first over itself while De Kock was removed by Josh Hazlewood in the 6th over. On the 4th ball of the 6th over, De Kock tried to launch a length delivery straight down the ground, but he didn’t get a good connection.

The ball went high up in the air and Pat Cummins backpedaled from the mid-on and completed a fantastic catch to leave the Proteas tottering at 8/2. Also, the in-form opener Quinton de Kock was back in the hut after contributing just 3 runs off 14 balls.

Watch – Pat Cummins Takes Outstanding Catch

 

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This was the 8th time, Josh Hazlewood dismissed De Kock in the ODI cricket. He is also the bowler to dismiss the Proteas opener for the most times in the history of 50-over cricket.

Most times dismissing Quinton de Kock in ODIs:

8 – Josh Hazlewood

5 – Trent Boult

4 – Lasith Malinga

4 – Mitchell Starc

4 – Glenn Maxwell

Speaking at the toss, Australia National Cricket Team captain Pat Cummins said that they also wanted to bat first, but was hopeful of getting swing early on in the innings. Pat Cummins said:

“We would have batted first as well. But it is overcast and hopefully, there’s some swing early on. They play pretty similar style, unfortunately they have won a last few, we are due. 

“We have been in these positions before. We have a lot of experience. We were not up to our best in those couple of games. But guys have been positive in the last seven games. Two changes for us. Stoinis and Abbott are out. Maxwell and Starc are in.”

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Australia and South Africa are set to battle against each other in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. Australia vs South Africa semi-final 2 encounter takes place on Thursday, November 16.

The venue of the Australia vs South Africa encounter is Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa.

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During the first round, South Africa played 9 games. The Proteas won 7 matches and lost 2. With 14 points, they finished in the 2nd spot in the points table and qualified for playoffs. South Africa lost their 2 games to India and Netherlands.

Australia too played 9 matches during the league stage. They won 7 matches and lost 2. Australia lost only to India and South Africa. With 14 points, they finished in the 3rd spot in the points table and reached the semi-finals.

Also Read: “If We Haven’t Got South Africa..”- Ex Australia Wicketkeeper Against Inclusion Of Mitchell Starc In World Cup Semi Final

Australia vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records

(3 ODI games between Australia and South Africa ended in a tie) 

Recent Venue Records (Eden Gardens, Kolkata) 

Stats- ODIs

Total matches- 39

Matches won batting first- 23

Matches won bowling first- 15

Average 1st Inns scores- 244

Average 2nd Inns scores- 199

Highest total recorded- 404/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL

The lowest total recorded- 63/10 (39.3 Ov) by IND W vs ENG W

The highest score chased- 317/3 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs SL

The lowest score defended-195/10 (50 Ov) by IND vs RSA

Australia vs South Africa Match Prediction For Toss

The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. South Africa has been very powerful batting first. They have posted big totals batting first and then outplayed the opposition with bowling. Hence, they will stick to the same strategy. Australia will also look to bat first as Eden Gardens Stadium is a high-scoring ground.

Also Read: AUS vs SA: Temba Bavuma Nears Fitness Ahead Of Semi-Final; Takes Part In Optional Training Session – Reports

Predicted Scores For Australia vs South Africa Match

Australia vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Adam Zampa or Josh Hazlewood 

Australia vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Marco Jansen or Keshav Maharaj 

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Australia and South Africa are set to wrestle with each other in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. The Australia vs South Africa encounter takes place on Thursday, November 16. The Australia vs South Africa is a do-or-die clash, which takes place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Led by Pat Cummins, Australia finished in the 3rd spot in the points table after the first round. Out of 9 games, the men-in-yellow won 7 and lost 2. In their previous match, Australia outplayed Bangladesh by 8 wickets. Notably, the Aussies have won 7 back-to-back matches in the tournament after losing their first two games.

Also Read: “If We Haven’t Got South Africa..”- Ex Australia Wicketkeeper Against Inclusion Of Mitchell Starc In World Cup Semi-Final

Talking about South Africa, the team is led by Temba Bavuma. South Africa ended in the 2nd place in the points table after the league stage. Proteas won 7 games out of 9 and lost 2. In their previous match, South Africa crushed Afghanistan by 5 wickets.

Australia has only lost to India and South Africa in ICC World Cup 2023. South Africa lost their two games against India and Netherlands. However, both teams have shown a marvelous batting and bowling show during the league stage. The winners of the Australia vs South Africa encounter will book a berth in the final.

Also Read: Rohit Sharma Excluded, Virat Kohli Named Captain As Cricket Australia Announces It’s Team Of The World Cup 2023

Australia vs South Africa Weather Report Live Today and Pitch Report Of Kolkata Stadium, ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Australia vs South Africa semi-final 2 match of the ICC World Cup 2023 takes place on Thursday, November 16. Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is the venue of the match. The match begins at 2 PM IST.

Also Read: SA vs AUS: Struggling Mitchell Starc Fires Massive Warning To South Africa Ahead Of World Cup Semi-Final

Australia vs South Africa Weather Report, according to weather.com, suggests that the temperature of Kolkata City on Thursday, November 16 will be 27° Celcius during the day and 23° Celcius at night. The sky will be cloudy during the day and night.

According to the Australia vs South Africa Weather Report, the chances of rain are 33% during the day and 56% at night. Hence, the AUS vs SA encounter is highly expected to be affected by rain. The humidity will be 77% during the day and rise to 94% at night.

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The Australia vs South Africa pitch report suggests that Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is a high-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total in ODIs is 244 while the average 2nd innings total is 199. The stadium has witnessed 39 ODIs so far. The team batting first won 23 games while the team batting second won 15 matches.

The highest-ever team total at the stadium is 404/5 by India. The pitch at Eden Gardens Stadium is considered a good batting wicket. Hence, batters enjoy scoring runs at the stadium. Spinners have also tasted a lot of success at the stadium in the past.

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Fans on X reacted after South African skipper Temba Bavuma bagged a four-ball duck against Australia. The second semi-final of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 is taking place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first. It was a horrendous start from them as they lost skipper Temba Bavuma on the fourth ball that he faced in the game. The skipper was outshined by the brilliance of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. 

Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery that was on a length outside off. Temba Bavuma poked at it and the ball caught the outside edge and was pouched safely by keeper Josh Inglis. He perished for a four-ball duck.

Temba Bavuma continued his poor run in the tournament and South Africa was jolted in the first over itself. The Proteas skipper has scored just 145 runs at an average of just 18.1 in the 8 innings he has played in the tournament so far. The right-hander has the highest score of just 35 in the tournament. 

Temba Bavuma is not 100% as he has been battling a hamstring issue. The skipper at the toss mentioned that he isn’t 100% fit. He stated:“I’m not 100 per cent fit, but it’s just going to have to be good enough.” 

It’s fair to say that his decision to play robbed Reeza Hendricks of the chance in the game. The opening batter has been in decent nick in the tournament and played well in the two opportunities he was offered. He slammed a magnificent fifty in one game but unfortunately had to sit out. 

SA vs AUS: Fans on X react after Temba Bavuma bags failure against Australia 

As Temba Bavuma was back in the hut for a four-ball duck against Australia in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, fans on X reacted to it. They didn’t go easy on him and lashed out at him for his poor run in the tournament. Here are some of the reactions.

Reeza?! 🤷🏻‍♀️

— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) November 16, 2023

Bavuma has to be the most useless captain ever Lmao😂😂😂 #SAvsAUS

— LORD_OF_DEATH 🥀 (@IamAbe_M) November 16, 2023

What is the point of bavuma? With him they already play with 10men #AUSvSA

— Kush Mufc (@kushmufc) November 16, 2023

Bavuma is such a free wicket it's insane, haven't seen a more useless captain 😭 https://t.co/n598dtFmHn

— LeoKD (@BarcaThreads) November 16, 2023

Bavuma is a huge liability and being captain makes it worse pic.twitter.com/ox7nNakTzX

— directeur de l'école 🇿🇦 (@skhulubash) November 16, 2023

Bavuma must be the worst opening batsman in history @ICC_CricInfo

— CynicalSA (@sa_cynical) November 16, 2023

Bavuma has to be the most useless captain ever Lmao😂😂😂 #SAvsAUS

— LORD_OF_DEATH 🥀 (@IamAbe_M) November 16, 2023

Temba bavuma contribution whole #CWC2023.#SemiFinal2 #ShamiFinal #SAvsAUS #MohammadShami shehla South Africa Australia #AdityaRoyKapur #MissUniverse2023 Mitchell Starc #starc #KaneWilliamson #ViratKohli𓃵 #Survivor45
Play games with kholi #savsaus #RubinaDilaik pic.twitter.com/ulSq0qiZ2v

— Raghav Dilbar (@DilbarRaghav) November 16, 2023

Player of the tournament for @TukTuk_Academy will surely be Temba Bavuma. He has seriously followed the rules and regulations set by the academy. #AUSvSA

— Ali Hassan (@Alihassanaulakh) November 16, 2023

Temba Bavuma is reminding me of MS Dhoni in terms of contributing to the team. #SAvsAUSpic.twitter.com/YaAetVpKMy

— anurag (@Anurag_twees) November 16, 2023

Temba Bavuma sucks and he doesnt deserve to play in South Africa Team

He is worst batsman atm

— Hutter Scuro Era (@HutterScuroSZN) November 16, 2023

As a batsman Temba Bavuma can’t even play for Afghanistan and he is the captain of South Africa. #SAvsAUS

— Neeraj Jalheria (@Neo_The1) November 16, 2023

The 🇿🇦#Proteas should have not, included Temba Bavuma in the team 🦆🦆🦆🐣🐤🦢 🙉🙈🙊🙆‍♂️🙆‍♀️🤭😂🤣👎 #SAvsAUS #CWC23 #BePartOfIt

— #LetsFixSouthAfrica #ActionSA 🇿🇦 (@signslibra) November 16, 2023

Both Temba Bavuma and Babar Azam should form a team and start playing Squash.

— Baatein (@TeriMeriBaatein) November 16, 2023

What is role of temba bavuma in team? #SAvsAUS

— Akash salunkhe.🇮🇳 (@AkashSalunkhe27) November 16, 2023

Temba Bavuma in this World Cup😐🙏#SAvsAUS #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/BrnR9IR9UZ

— Anurup Reddy (@AanrupBhaskkar) November 16, 2023

Temba Bavuma is one of the worst captains we ever had in this country. He was beyond poor in this tournament, he has an injury but still insisted to play today. If we lose today's game, I blame him entirely for that.

#SAvsAUS

— DaddyCool (@CharlieDance18) November 16, 2023

Why is @TembaBavuma still in the Team….@reezahendricks should have played

— Ellosimon (@ellosimon) November 16, 2023

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At the end of 2023, the Indian team will travel to South Africa for a multi-format series. During the South Africa tour, Team India will play three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. The two-match Test series is scheduled to be played towards the end.

India has never defeated South Africa in a Test series on the latter’s home. This time, the Rohit Sharma & Co. will aim for the same. However, they will face a challenge against Proteas, who excel at their home turf. There are some Indian players who might retire from Tests after the South Africa tour. Here we talk about five of them.

IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From Tests After South Africa Tour

5. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha’s career is over. The wicketkeeper-batsman has reached 39 years of age. With wicketkeepers like Rishabh Pant and KS Bharat at the forefront, there is no chance that Team India will go back for Wriddhiman Saha’s services.

The right-handed batsman last played a Test match against New Zealand in December 2021. Hence, he might put an end to his Test career after South Africa series.

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4. Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma has lived his career and finished as one of the best Test pacers for India. The right-arm pacer played more than 100 Tests for India. However, he has been overlooked in Tests for quite a few years now.

The 35-year-old last played a Test match against New Zealand in November 2021. Due to his series of poor shows, he was dropped from the side. Pacers like Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah have done a marvellous job in Tests in the past. Therefore, Sharma has no chance to make a comeback to the Test side.

3. Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav was in and out of the Test team for the last few years. However, the right-arm pacer did play for India in the ICC World Test Championship final 2023, where India lost to Australia. Umesh Yadav has been overlooked after the WTC final.

Hence, it is clear that selectors want to go ahead with fresh talent in the pace department. New pacers like Mukesh Kumar and Umran Malik have already barged into the Test team. Therefore, if not picked for the South Africa tour, Umesh Yadav can pull down the curtains on his Test career.

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2. Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat made history after he made his comeback to the Test side after a gap of 10 years. With consistent performance in domestic cricket, the left-arm seamer was picked for many Test matches during the last year.

However, it is quite evident that he has failed to replicate his domestic performance in international cricket. Hence, he might retire from the Tests after the South Africa tour.

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1. Jayant Yadav

Jayant Yadav has become a forgotten name in the Indian Test team, although he played his last Test match in March 2022. Yadav is an off-spinner who has played a limited number of Tests for India. However, he has been dropped in every Test match since March last year.

In the spin department, players like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja have sealed their places in the Test squad. Hence, Yadav might not be able to return to Test cricket. Hence, he can retire from Tests this year.

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India and South Africa will face each other in a multi-format series in December. During the India tour of South Africa 2023, 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and 2 Tests will take place. The T20I series will be played at the start from December 10 to 14. India and South Africa last played a T20I series in October 2022, when India vanquished Proteas 2-1 at home.

Now, the men-in-blue seek to outplay Proteas on their home soil. In the last two years, many youngsters have emerged in the shortest format. A few of them can also be inducted into the India squad for the South Africa T20I series. Here we discuss 5 Indian players who can make their T20I debut during the South Africa tour.

IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Make Their T20I Debut During South Africa Tour

5. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is the first Indian player who is highly likely to make his T20I debut during the IND vs SA series. The right-handed batsman struggled to score runs in IPL 2023. However, he grabbed the eyeballs during the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.

The Assam player slammed 510 runs in 10 games to finish as the highest run-getter in the tournament. At a strike rate of 182+, Parag slammed 7 half-centuries in the tournament. After his marvelous batting show in the domestic T20I tournament, Parag is highly likely to make his T20I debut soon.

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4. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is another batsman who impressed with his performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023. At an average of 48+, the left-handed batsman slammed 485 runs to finish as the second-highest run-getter in the season. He also shattered 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries in the tournament. Hence, he also deserves a chance to play in T20Is for India.

3. Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan became a popular name after his performance for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. The left-handed batsman slammed 362 runs in 8 games for the team, hitting 3 half-centuries. He also slammed a 96-run knock in the final and held a superb strike rate of 141+.

Sudharsan also played well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Hence, after his stunning batting show in 2023, he can be clubbed into the T20I squad against South Africa.

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2. Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande impressed with his bowling in two tournaments this year. First, he finished as the highest wicket-taker for champions Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. In 16 games, the right-arm pacer picked 21 scalps.

Later, he was also impressed with his performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Deshpande hunted 16 wickets in 8 games and finished as fifth highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

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1. Suyash Sharma

If we talk about debutant spinners, Suyash Sharma is one name that has grabbed a lot of limelight this year. In IPL 2023, the right-arm spinner hunted 10 wickets in 11 games for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Later, he also starred in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, hunting 18 scalps in 7 games. He was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. After his consistent show this year in various tournaments, selectors might rope him into the T20I squad during the South Africa tour.

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After the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, India will tour South Africa in December. During the IND vs SA campaign, a Test, ODI, and T20I series will take place. The India tour of South Africa 2023 will witness 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and 2 Tests.

The two-match Test series will be played at the end. India will send a strong squad for the Test series against South Africa. However, some youngsters who impressed in domestic cricket might also get a chance to be part of the squad. Here we talk about 5 Indian players who can make their Test best during the South Africa tour.

IND vs SA: 5 Indian Players Who Can Make Their Test Debut During South Africa Tour

5. Abhimanyu Easwaran

When it comes to Tests, the Ranji Trophy is the platform for budding Indian players. Abhimanyu Easwaran was one of the best performers in this Ranji Trophy season with the bat. In 14 innings, he slammed 798 runs at an average of 66.50.

He was part of the Bengal team that ended as runners-up. The right-handed batsman has been part of some series in the past but is yet to make his international debut.

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4. Sarfaraz Khan

When Sarfaraz Khan slammed 3 centuries in the Ranji Trophy season, many fans voiced their support for his inclusion into the Test side. Now, the right-handed batsman can get a chance during the South Africa tour.

Playing for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy 2022-23, Sarfaraz Khan shattered 556 runs in 9 innings with 3 centuries. He held a marvelous average of 92+. He is a wicketkeeper batter.

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a consistent performer for India in domestic cricket. Last month, he led the team India to the Asian Games 2023 title. Gaikwad has played some ODIs and T20Is for India but not in Tests.

He was part of the West Indies series in July but did not make his debut. This time, he can be picked in the squad for the South Africa tour and make his Test debut.

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2. Akash Deep

Akash Deep was another impressive performer in Ranji Trophy 2023. The right-arm pacer plays for Bengal in the domestic circuit. In Ranji Trophy, he picked 41 wickets in 10 games at an average of 20.90. He was the highest wicket-taker for Bengal.

After his brilliant show, he might be picked for the South Africa tour. His teammate Mukesh Kumar made his international debut during the West Indies tour. Akash Deep was picked in the squad in some series but has failed to make to debut so far.

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1. Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan has already made his ODI and T20I debut for India. However, he was first picked as a net bowler in a Test series. The right-arm pacer had a wonderful Ranji Trophy season, picking 38 scalps in 8 games for his team Madhya Pradesh. He is also likely to get a chance to play in the South Africa Test series.

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Displaying exemplary commitment and determination, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has decided to play the semifinal against Australia despite carrying an injury. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM (IST) on Thursday (November 16) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Temba Bavuma was doubtful for the match after picking up a hamstring injury during South Africa’s last league game against Afghanistan. The opening batsman had to leave the field after only nine balls of the first innings and returned four overs later. However, he looked uncomfortable throughout and fielded mostly at mid-off. After the game, Cricket South Africa confirmed that the captain had sustained a right hamstring strain.

Speaking at the toss, the Proteas skipper confirmed that he is still not fully fit but has decided to play the huge match.

“We will bat first. “I’m not 100 percent fit, but it’s just going to have to be good enough,” he said before adding:

“We have come against a team like Australia in the semi-final. We did get a message from them (South Africa’s rugby winning team) this morning, means a lot to me and the team, there’s a game to focus on,” he added.

Temba Bavuma also confirmed that the Proteas have made one change for the semifinal. They have dropped fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi to make room for left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.

Temba Bavuma eyes good show:

Temba Bavuma will be looking to come up with a good display with the bat. While he has led the team to the semifinal, he has not really managed to impress with the bat so far. The right-handed batsman averages only 20 with the bat in the ongoing competition. In 7 matches so far, he has scored a modest 145 runs with a top score of 35.

South Africa (Playing XI):

Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia (Playing XI):

Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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South Africa will face Australia in the semi-final match of ICC World Cup 2023. Australia vs South Africa encounter is scheduled to be played on Thursday, November 2 at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Temba Bavuma leads South Africa in ICC World Cup 2023.

Winning 7 games and losing 2 during the first round, South Africa finished in the 2nd spot in the points table and reached the semi-finals. Now, they are two steps away from the title. South Africa crushed Australia during the league stage and will aim to outplay them once again. Ahead of AUS vs SA clash, we talk about South Africa’s possible playing 11 in the match.

South Africa Playing 11 vs Australia – Semi-Final 2, ICC World Cup 2023

Quinton de Kock (WK)

Quinton de Kock will open the innings for South Africa in the semi-final clash against Australia. Playing his last ODI World Cup, the left-handed batsman has showcased an impeccable form. He has already slammed 4 centuries in the tournament. At an average of 65+, De Kock has mustered 591 runs. He will also keep the stumps for the team.

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Temba Bavuma (C)

Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa in ICC World Cup 2023. He will lead the team in the semi-finals. He is battling with a hamstring but reports suggest that he will be fit for the semi-final clash. Bavuma has struggled to bat, hitting 145 runs in 7 games. He needs to pull up his socks in the knockout games.

Rassie van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen will bat at one-down position. The right-handed batsman scored a wonderful knock of 76 in the last match. In 9 matches, he has piled up 442 runs averaging 55+. Dussen has also slammed 2 tons and 2 fifties.

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram will be another batter in the middle for South Africa. The right-handed batsman has shown a brilliant form in ICC World Cup 2023. He has hit 396 runs in 9 games at an average of 49+. Markram has also hit 1 century and 3 half-centuries.

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Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen is a powerful hitter who owns a strike rate of 140+. He can accelerate the run rate in the middle overs. In 9 matches, the right-handed batsman has hit 326 runs averaging 40+. Klaasen also shattered a century in one game and a half-century in another.

David Miller

David Miller will bat in the lower order. Miller has shown a decent form in the tournament. He has hit 255 runs in 9 games with 2 unbeaten knocks. He also scored a half-century in one match.

Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen is a crucial all-rounder for South Africa. With 17 scalps in 8 games, the left-arm pacer has done a wonderful job in bowling. He has leaked runs at a slightly high economy of 6.41. Jansen can also smash big shots while batting which makes him a superb tailender batter. He scored 75 run-knock quickfire knock in one match.

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Gerald Coetzee

With a 4-wicket haul in the last match, Gerald Coetzee has shown that he owns a wonderful form. He might be one of the pacers for South Africa in the semi-final clash against Australia. The right-arm pacer is also the highest wicket-taker for the team with 18 wickets in 7 games.

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj will be a spinner for South Africa. The left-arm pacer owns a wonderful form. In 9 games, he has grabbed 14 wickets at an average of 24+. Maharaj also owns a superb economy of 4.37.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack for South Africa in the semi-final clash against Australia. In 8 games, the right-arm pacer has bagged 12 wickets for the team. He also has a wonderful economy of just 4.83.

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Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi can be another pacer in the playing 11 for South Africa in the semi-final clash against Australia. In 8 games, he has picked 10 wickets at an average of 35.50. He also has a decent economy rate of 5.86.

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In the semi-final 2 match of ICC World Cup 2023, Australia and South Africa are set to face each other. Australia vs South Africa semi-final clash takes place on Thursday, November 16. Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will host the Australia vs South Africa match.

Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023 while Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa. Both Australia and South Africa won 7 games and lost 2 during the league stage of the tournament. While South Africa clinched the 2nd spot to reach the semi-finals, Australia grabbed the 3rd spot in the points table to seal a spot in the semis.

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Australia and South Africa also faced each other once during the league stage. In that match, South Africa emerged winners. Batting first in the match, South Africa piled up 311-7 in 1st innings. Opener Quinton de Kock shattered a stunning century in the match.

Later, Aiden Markram also slammed a half-century for the team. Rassie van der Dussen and Marco Jansen added 26 runs. For Australia, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell picked 2 wickets each for Australia.

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During the chase, the Aussies succumbed to the Proteas’ bowling attack. Openers Mitchell Marsh (7) and David Warner (13) got out cheaply. One-down Steve Smith got out for 19 runs. Marnus Labuschagne played a decent knock of 46 but he was the only good scorer for Aussies in the match.

Pacer Kagiso Rabada hunted the most 3 wickets. Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi picked 2 wickets each. Australia was bowled out for 177 in the end and lost the match by a huge margin of 134 runs.

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Australia vs South Africa Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch World Cup Match Live 2023? Semi-Final 2

When will the Australia vs South Africa match begin?

The AUS vs SA semi-final match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will take place on Thursday, November 16 at 2 PM IST.

Where will the Australia vs South Africa match take place? 

The venue of the match is Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, India.

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How to live stream the Australia vs South Africa match?

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Australia and South Africa are set to lock horns in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2023. The Australia vs South Africa encounter takes place on Thursday, November 16 at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Temba Bavuma is the skipper of South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2023. Pat Cummins is the captain of Australia in the tournament. During the league stage, both teams played 9 games, winning 7 and losing 2 matches.

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Australia and South Africa earned 14 points each and qualified for the semis. South Africa had a better net run rate than Australia. Hence, they grabbed the 2nd place in the points table. On the other hand, Australia earned the 3rd spot.

If we look at Australia vs South Africa head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have played 109 matches. Australia has 50 matches while South Africa has won 55 games.

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In the last five ODI clashes between both teams, South Africa dominated the Aussies by winning 4 games and losing only 1. Moreover, South Africa also has a fabulous record against Australia in India. Proteas has defeated Aussies in all 4 ODI games on Indian soil.

If we talk about ODI World Cups, Australia and South Africa have played 7 ODI games. Both teams have won 3 games each while 1 ended in a tie. Below we take a detailed look at AUS vs SA head-to-head records across all formats.

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Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records In ODIs- ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Australia vs South Africa Head to Head Records – ODI, T20I & Tests

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Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records – Tests

Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records – ODIs

Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records – T20Is

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The climax of ICC World Cup 2023 has started and Australia and South Africa are set to square off in the semi-final. Australia vs South Africa semi-final encounter takes place on Thursday, November 6 at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Australia and South Africa were both equal during the league stage of the ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams played 9 matches, winning 7 and losing 2. However, South Africa outplayed Australia during the league-stage clash.

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In ODI World Cups, South Africa and Australia have faced each other 6 times, winning 3 games each. One game ended in a tie. South Africa dominates Australia on Indian soil, crushing them in all 4 ODI games in India.

For Australia, they have a powerful batting order with in-form batters like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell. However, their weakness lies in the spin department as they have only one spinner Adam Zampa in the squad.

South Africa has been a powerful team in both batting and bowling departments. Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen own fabulous form. Their lethal pace department is led by Kagiso Rababa, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi. However, South Africa’s weakness lies in its inability to chase totals.

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Australia vs South Africa Match Preview– ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Australia

Pat Cummins is the skipper of Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team in the Australia vs South Africa clash. David Warner is the leading run-getter for the team with 499 runs in 9 games. Mitchell Marsh follows him with 426 runs while Glenn Maxwell is next with 397 runs.

Among bowlers, Adam Zampa is the leading wicket-taker for the team as well as the tournament with 22 scalps. Josh Hazlewood is next with 12 wickets while Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have 10 scalps each.

AUS Squad: Pat Cummins (C), David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc.

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South Africa

Temba Bavuma is the captain of South Africa and will lead the team in the Australia vs South Africa encounter. Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer for the team with 591 runs in 9 games.

Rassie van der Dussen is next with 442 runs while Aiden Markram follows him with 396 runs. In the bowling department, Gerald Coetzee has clinched the most 18 wickets for the team. Marco Jansen has picked 17 wickets. Keshav Maharaj is next on the list with 14 scalps.

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SA Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Marco Jansen.

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Australia is all set to square off with South Africa in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2023. The Australia vs South Africa encounter takes place on Thursday, November 16. The venue of the encounter is Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. During the league stage, Australia won 7 games and lost 2. With 14 points, they finished in the 3rd spot in the points table and qualified for the semi-finals. Here we talk about Australia’s predicted playing 11 vs South Africa in the semi-final of ICC World Cup 2023.

Australia Playing 11 vs South Africa– Semi-Final 2, ICC World Cup 2023

David Warner

David Warner will be one of the openers for Australia in the semi-final clash against South Africa. The right-handed batter owns a superb form. With 499 runs in 9 games, he is the leading run-getter for the team. The left-handed batter has also slammed 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries. Warner smacked a fifty in the previous match.

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Travis Head

Travis Head will be another opener for Australia. The left-handed batsman has played 4 games in ICC World Cup 2023. He has hit 130 runs averaging 32.50. Head also stormed a century in one match. He owns a high strike rate of 144+.

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh scored a wonderful knock of 117 runs in the previous match. The right-handed batter has shown incredible form in the tournament. He has mustered 426 runs in 8 games averaging 60+. Marsh has also slammed 2 centuries.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith scored a half-century in the last match. In 8 games, the right-handed batter has hit 268 runs averaging 38+. Smith scored half-centuries in two games. He might bat in the middle order in the semi-final game too.

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Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell will bat in the middle-order. Maxwell scored a double-century against Australia, which can be termed as the knock of the tournament. In 7 matches, the right-handed batter accounts for 397 runs with 2 centuries. He owns a superb strike rate of 125+ while batting.

Josh Inglis (WK)

Josh Inglis will keep the stumps for Australia against South Africa. In 8 games, Inglis has hit 131 runs at a poor average of 18+. Inglis has struggled to score runs. However, he is the best choice of wicketkeeper for Australia. The team has backed Inglis in the tournament and will play him in the semis too.

Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis has been a decent all-rounder for the Aussies in ICC World Cup 2023. In 5 games, Stoinis has hit 87 runs with a top knock of 35. Stoinis has also picked 4 wickets in 6 games. He gives the advantage of the fourth seamer in the playing 11. Hence, Australia is highly likely to retain him in the playing 11.

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Adam Zampa

With 22 wickets, Adam Zampa is the most successful bowler for Australia. He is the leading wicket-taker in ICC World Cup 2023 too. The right-arm spinner has an average of 18.90 and a decent economy of 5.26.

Pat Cummins (C)

Pat Cummins is the captain of Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. He will lead the team in the semi-final clash against South Africa. Leading the Aussies to the semi-finals, Cummins has done a good job in captaincy. With the ball, the right-arm pacer accounts for 10 wickets in 9 games at 6.15 economy.

Josh Hazlewood

If we talk about economy rates, Josh Hazlewood is the most successful bowler for Australia at 5.01 economy. The right-arm pacer accounts for 12 wickets in 9 games. He has picked regular wickets for the team.

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Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc missed the previous game due to niggles. However, he will be part of the next match. Starc has struggled to bowl at his best in ICC World Cup 2023. In 8 games, he has picked 10 wickets and has been quite costly at his economy of 6.15.

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South Africa and Australia go head to head in the second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Kolkata. The two teams have been dominant in this World Cup so far. The SA vs AUS match starts at 2 pm at a venue where South Africa was bowled out for just 83 against India.

South Africa are heading into this game after being Afghanistan in their last game. They chased down 245 in Ahmedabad. Chasing is something they have not been comfortable doing in this World Cup, but the last win will give them confidence ahead of the big semi-final. The Proteas are looking to make it to their first-ever World Cup final and thus need to cross the hurdle.

Former World champions Australia knows what it takes to play the semi-finals and finals in ICC tournaments. They have won five World Cup titles and are gunning for their sixth. They are on a seven-match winning streak having beaten Bangladesh in their last game. This is Australia’s first game at Eden Gardens in this World Cup. The players will get a first taste of the conditions in the semi-final.

South Africa defeated Australia earlier in the campaign by 134 runs. That was one of the two losses for the Aussies in this campaign. South Africa lost to India and surprisingly to the Netherlands. Protean skipper Tem Bavuma who looked uncomfortable in the match against Afghanistan took part in the optional training session on Monday and looked comfortable. Bavuma had suffered a hamstring injury during South Africa’s league game against Afghanistan.

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Australia and South Africa have faced each other in 109 matches in ODI. Out of these 108 games, Australia have won 50 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 55 occasions. 1 match ended without a result. 3 matches ended in a tie. In seven World Cup games, both teams won three games each with one game ending in a tie which was the 1999 World Cup semi-final.

SA vs AUS Head To Head Overall

AUS vs SA Head To Head In Tests

AUS vs SA Head To Head In ODIs

AUS vs SA Head To Head In T20Is

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Records in ODIs– ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Matches Played -109

Australia Won – 50

South Africa Won- 55

Most Runs For South Africa: AB De Villiers-1189

Most Wickets For South Africa- Dale Steyn- 44

Most Runs For Australia- Ricky Ponting- 1608

Most Wickets For Australia- Glenn McGrath-44

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The batter Australia plays South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on November 16, Thursday. This is Australia’s first match at this venue and it is the big semifinal of the ICC World Cup 2023. The match begins at 2 pm IST.

Australia entered the semi-finals finishing third on the points table. They won seven games and lost two ending with 14 points on the table. One of the losses came against South Africa who have been rampant in this World Cup when batting first.

Australia after the early losses recollected as a side and has been playing some consistent cricket. There are many players part of this World Cup squad who played the last World Cup and hence there is an evenness in the side.

Australia and South Africa have played 109 ODI matches with the Aussies winning 50 and the Proteas 54 games. Both have won three matches each out of the seen matches in World Cups. One match was tied which was the famous 1999 World Cup semi-final.

Heading into this World Cup, the two teams played a T2I and ODI series. Australia whitewashed the Proteas in the T20I series but lost the ODI series 3-2. The series was closely contested and another similar contest is on the cards.

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Knowing South Africa’s problems while chasing, it is very evident that the Aussies will ask the Proteas to chase. Australia’s win over Afghanistan from an impossible situation will bode well for the side. It also highlighted the team’s batting depth.

Australia rested Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc in the match against Bangladesh. Both should be back in the XI in place of possibly Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott. The rest of the squad might remain the same.

Australia Playing 11 vs South Africa – ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

David Warner

Warner will open the innings for Australia. He is one short of 500 runs for the tournament with two tons to his name. He will be eyeing another big one in the semi-final.

Travis Head

Head will open the batting with Warner. He made a comeback in the match against England after his injury and scored a century in that game. He has played four matches so far scoring 130 runs at an average of 32.50.

Mitchell Marsh

Marsh will bat at three. he is fresh off an unbeaten 177 against Bangladesh in Australia’s last league game. He is also amongst the top run-getters targeting 500 in the next game. He is also a useful bowling option.

Steve Smith

Smith will bat at four. He scored an unbeaten 63 against Bangladesh in a chase of 307 for Australia. He has had a below-par World Cup by his standards scoring 268 runs in eight matches.

Marnus Labuschagne

Labuschagne will bat at five. He has been a big asset in the Australian batting order. The batter has scored 286 runs in nine matches at an average of 35.75. He is three short of 50 ODI matches for Australia.

Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell will bat at six. He was rested against Bangladesh after he scored an unbeaten 201 to win the game for the Aussies against Afghanistan. He is placed 11th in the run-scoring charts three short of 500 in the tournament.

Josh Inglis (WK)

Inglish has been the preferred wicketkeeping option for Australia over Alex Carey since the second half of the tournament. He has played a few cameos in this World Cup.

Pat Cummins (C)

Cummins will lead the side and bat at eight. He will always be remembered for his 12 runs in the match-winning partnership with Glenn Maxwell. He has taken 10 wickets so far in the tournament.

Mitchell Starc

Starc too has taken 10 wickets. Overall, he has crossed the landmark of 50 World Cup wickets in this edition. He is now on 59 wickets from just 18 matches. Against Bangladesh, he took was rest along with Glenn Maxwell.

Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood will be the third seamer in the XI. He has taken 12 wickets from nine games at an average of 31.42. Australia have managed to play almost every game with this pace trio.

Adam Zampa

Zampa will conclude Australia’s likely XI. He is the top wicket-taker in the tournament with 22 wickets from nine matches becoming the spinner with the most wickets in a single World Cup edition. He will have a huge role to play in the match.

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The SA vs AUS second World Cup semi-final will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16. India and New Zealand played the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday. 

South Africa and Australia finished as the second and third teams respectively on the points table. Both teams finished with seven wins and two losses with 14 points in total. The Proteas defeated the Aussies by 134 runs. 

South Africa perhaps have been the most dominating side with the bat in this tournament. They scored 428/5 against Sri Lanka in Delhi which is the highest total of this World Cup so far. They have posted over 300 multiple times in this tournament. However, chasing has been their major problem throughout this tournament. They are back at a venue where they lost a game while chasing to against India. 

Australia, on the other hand, started their campaign with back-to-back losses against India and South Africa. Now they are on a seven-match winning streak and face South Africa in a rematch of the 1999 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies seem to be peaking at the right time with their players performing and remaining fit for the business end of the tournament. 

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South African skipper Temba Bavuma suffered a hamstring injury against Afghanistan but participated in the optional training session on Monday. He has not done much with the bat but has used his bowlers masterfully on the field. Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen have been a revelation for them in this tournament. Their batters have scored seven centuries in total with Quinton de Kock alone scoring four. 

The venue will definitely play a role. South Africa having already played at this venue before will have an edge in the contest. Australia knowing South Africa’s struggled in chases will want them to bat second. 

Recent Venue Records (Eden Gardens Kolkata)

STATS – ODI

Total matches 39

Matches won batting first 23

Matches won bowling first 15

Average 1st Inns scores 244

Average 2nd Inns scores 199

Highest total recorded 404/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL

Lowest total recorded 63/10 (39.3 Ov) by INDW vs ENGW

Highest score chased 317/3 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs SL

Lowest score defended 195/10 (50 Ov) by IND vs RSA

Who Will Score Most Runs For South Africa: Quinton De Kock / Hienrich Klaasen

Who Will Take Most Wickets For South Africa: Keshav Maharaj / Kagiso Rabada 

Who Will Score Most Runs For Australia: David Warner / Steve Smith 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Australia: Mitchell Starc / Adam Zampa 

SA vs AUS Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final 2

Australia have an edge in the contest given the venue at where the semi-final is played and secondly due to South Africa’s troubles while chasing. Australia is likely to win. 

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The SA vs AUS second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played in Kolkata on November 16, Thursday. South Africa and Australia both qualified for the semi-finals with 14 points from nine matches. Both lost two games each. 

South Africa and Australia faced each other in the league stage with the Proteas beating the Aussies by 134 runs in that match. South Africa has been the batting powerhouse of this tournament scoring more than 300 runs in the tournament multiple times. They scored 428/5 against Sri Lanka in Delhi which is the highest total of this World Cup so far. 

Australia, on the other hand, started with back-to-back losses. However, since then they have been on a seven-match winning streak and have made some dominating performances. The five-time World Cup champions know what it takes to win big matches like the semi-final and the final. They did make it to the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup as well. 

South Africa’s luck in the semi-finals has not favored them yet. They have not made it to the World Cup finals so far in the history of their cricket. If they make it, this will be their first-ever World Cup final. South Africa faced Australia in the famous 1999 World Cup semi-final match where the Aussies qualified for the semi-final despite the match ending in a tie. 

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There has been a lot of talk about South Africa’s dominance with the bat with their batters scoring six centuries in this World Cup so far with Quinton de Kock scoring four by himself. Batting first they have posted big totals. However, batting second they have been found out. Losses to India and Netherlands and a narrow win against Pakistan have exposed their weakness. The Aussies surely would know about that heading into this game. 

SA vs AUS Live Streaming Channel- When and Where To Watch World Cup Semi Final Live In India? ICC World Cup 2023

When will the South Africa vs Australia match begin?

The match begins at 2 pm IST on November 16, 2023, Thursday.

Where will the South Africa vs Australia match take place?

The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

When and Where to watch the SA vs AUS match on television?

The SA vs AUS live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports HD1, HD2, Star Sports Hindi, and Star Sports 3.

How to live stream the SA vs AUS match on mobile Online?

The SA vs AUS Live Streaming in India will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. 

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Eden Gardens is all set to host the SA vs AUS World Cup semi-final on November 16. The match starts at 2 pm IST with one of the two teams set to play their last match of the tournament.

South Africa defeated Australia previously in the tournament. The team has been on a dominant run in this World Cup finishing second on the points table with seven wins and two losses. They have piled up big scores batting first but chasing has been a problem for the side. They lost the previous game they played in Kolkata while chasing against India.

Australia, on the other hand, have been consistent after their initial two losses. They won seven matches on the trot beating Bangladesh in their final league game. David Warner, Mitchell Starc, and Azam Zampa have been the key performers for the Aussies in this World Cup so far.

Talking about head-to-head, both teams have played 109 ODIs with Australia winning 50 games and South Africa 55. In seven World Cup games, both teams have won three games each while one ended in a tie.

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Eden Gardens as a venue has been a good batting wicket with the spinners getting more assistance than the pacers. Given that winter is starting to set in, it gets dark early in the eastern part of India and thus the dew sets in pretty early. However, the pacers can look to maximize the first 10 overs when the ball is still new and hard.

SA vs AUS Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Eden Gardens, Kolkata, ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Eden Gardens has hosted four games so far with the SA vs AUS semi-final being the fifth game. The venue has seen good enough scores being set batting first. This wicket is not a typical 350 wicket. Teams have won at this venue by big margins which proves that batting second is not an option in this wicket.

Talking about the weather conditions, the temperature in the afternoon will be around 26 degrees with clouds dwindling in between sunshine. The humidity will be around 74 percent in the afternoon. As the evening approaches, the temperature will be around 23 degrees with a very good cloud cover expected. There is a five percent chance of rain in the evening as per Accuweather.

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South Africa and Australia face off in the SA vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final on Thursday, October 16. India played the Kiwis in the first semi-final. It’s a day-night game with the match starting at 2 pm IST. 

South Africa have already defeated Australia previously in the tournament and have also played a game before at this venue. Meanwhile, this is Australia’s very first game in Kolkata, and that too a semi-final.

The city of Kolkata which missed out on hosting World Cup games in the 2011 edition due to renovation work now gets its chance to host a historic semi-final. The venue should be buzzing with fans and the stadium should be packed. 

Both teams are high on confidence heading into this game and are well poised to face each other in this knockout clash There is no looking back for one of the two teams after this game. While Australia knows what it takes to play a semi-final, South Africa would like to get rid of their semi-final curse. The Aussies last played in the World Cup semis in 019 while the Proteas in 2015. 

South Africa and Australia both finished on 14 points after nine games losing two games each. The two teams have different strengths and weaknesses which is what makes this semi-final an intriguing one. Both teams face off in a semi-final clash for the first time since the famous 1999 semi-final where the Proteas lost out despite the game ending in a tie. 

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South Africa 

SA skipper Temba Bavuma who struggled with a hamstring injury looked good during his training session on Monday. Apart from him, the rest of the players are reportedly fit. Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markramm, Rassie Van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen have done the job with the bat. 

With the ball, Keshav Maharaj and Gerald Coetzee have accounted for 32 wickets in the tournament so far. Rabada has had a below-par tournament with 12 wickets. The Proteas lost both their games chasing which has been their Achilles Heel in the tournament so far. They might well find themselves chasing a stiff target once again in the semi-final. 

South Africa Squad

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams

Australia 

Australia have been a consistent side at playing semi-finals and finals in 50-over World Cup tournaments. They have won five World Cup titles and are looking to bag their sixth. They can target South Africa’s weakness which is chasing in the big semi-final. 

After Glenn Maxwell’s superhuman knock against Afghanistan where he almost single-handedly won the game, Australia’s batting depth was well and truly highlighted. The top three of David Warner, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh have been among the runs as well. With the ball, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have taken 10 wickets each. However, Adam Zampa has been the real deal for the Aussies taking 22 wickets in just nine games at an average of 18.91. He will be the biggest threat for the Protean batters. 

Australia Squad

Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc

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South Africa takes on Australia in the second semi-final in Kolkata on November 16. They were the first team to make the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. Along with them, India, New Zealand, and Australia are the other three teams to make the semis.

The Proteas are set to play the semi-final at a venue where they were bowled out for just 83 against India. They lost two games but were dominant in the seven games that they won in the league stage along with the game against the Aussies.

South Africa qualified for the semis with seven wins and two losses. Both the loss came while chasing exposing the chink in their armor as far as strengths and weaknesses are concerned. The Proteas have been the dominant team batting first but have failed to cope with the pressure of chasing. Against the Netherlands they failed to chase 246 while chasing 327 against India, they were bowled out for 83. Against Pakistan, they managed a narrow victory by one wicket.

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It is almost given that Australia will ask South Africa to chase if they win the toss. In a high-pressure situation with a sight on their first-ever World Cup final, it will be interesting to see how the Proteas cop with the pressure.

As far as team news is concerned, Temba Bavuma who suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Afghanistan was seen practicing on Monday without any discomfort. The rest of the players are fit and South Africa is expected to play the same side that played Afghanistan. The only change might be Tabraiz Shami coming in for Andile Phelukwayo who played the last game. Any other change does not seem viable.

South Africa Playing 11 vs Australia – ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 2

Quinton de Kock (WK)

De Kock will open the batting for South Africa. He will be the key player irrespective of South Africa batting first or second. He is the second-highest run-getter with 591 runs from nine games at an average of 65.67.

Temba Bavuma (C)

Bavuma will lead South Africa and open the batting. His role at the top has been to provide quick starts. He has yet to score a 50-plus score in the tournament. It will be interesting to see how he plays.

Rassie van der Dussen

Van der Dussen will bat at three for South Africa. He scored an unbeaten 76 to guide his team to a win against Afghanistan. RVD has scored 442 runs at an average of 55 in nine games. He can get to 500 runs in the tournament.

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram will slot in at four for South Africa. He also has been key in the middle-order for South Africa. The right- is four short of 400 runs in the tournament at an average of close to 50. He led South Africa in a couple of games. He can be used as a third spin option.

Heinrich Klaasen

Klaasesn will slot in at five. He has scored 326 runs at an average of 40.75 at a strike rate of over 150 including a century. He plays spin well and will have to fight it out against Adam Zampa.

David Miller

Miller will slot in at six. He has been the hard-hitting finisher. He also has scored 255 runs at an average of 36.43. This is Miller’s fourth World Cup and he knows about semi-final losses.

Keshav Maharaj

Maharaj will bat at seven. He is a decent batter at that number. However, his role with the ball will be key. He has taken 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 24.71 so far.

Kagiso Rabada

Rabada will lead the pace attack. He has not made a big impact in this World Cup yet having taken just 12 wickets in nine games. Overall he has just 23 World Cup wickets.

Lungi Ngidi

Ngidi will pair up with Rabada from the other end for South Africa. He has taken just 10 wickets in the World Cup so far at an average of 35.50. So far across two World Cups he has taken just 17 wickets.

Gerald Coetzee

Coetzee will be the third seamer in the South Africa playing XI. He has taken 18 wickets in just seven games at less than 20 and has been the best South African bowler on display.

Tabraiz Shamsi

Shamsi will replace Phelukwayo in the South Africa XI due to the venue and the conditions. He will be more useful on an Eden track supporting spin bowling. He has played three games and picked up seven wickets.

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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar congratulated the Indian team after they made it to the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis by 70 runs to make it to the final for the first time in 12 years.

India scored 398/4 on the back of centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to take India to a mammoth total. Mohammed Shami then took 7/57 to help India win the match by 70 runs as the Kiwis scored 327.

The Men in Blue now await the second finalists which will be decided after the South Africa vs Australia match in Kolkata. Meanwhile, Akhtar taking to his YouTube channel has praised the Indian cricket team for making it to the semi-final. He said that the teams deserved to be in the final given how they have played so far in the tournament. After their win against the Kiwis, India is now unbeaten in 10 games in this World Cup so far.

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“India thoroughly deserves to be in the final, if you look at their batting, bowling, fielding, and even their bench strength, if this team doesn’t deserve to reach the final then which team does?” Shoaib Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.

India Brutally Hammered New Zealand: Shoaib Akhtar

He further said that the Indian batters hammered the Kiwi’s bowlers with a special mention to Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer.

“India again brutally hammered New Zealand, all credit goes to Rohit Sharma as a captain. He hammers bowlers in the opening overs. If Gill stayed on the pitch he could have completed his ton. Shreyas Iyer is an amazing talent he is a guy who takes away a lot of pressure from the senior players. India deserves to be in the final” Shoaib said further.

He concluded by picking Australia as the second finalists as they backed the Men in Yellow to beat the Proteas in the second semi-final in Kolkata.

“I feel Australia will reach the final, South Africa has only one chance to bat first and put up a total of 350 runs,” Akhtar concluded.

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South Africa and Australia lock horns in the 2nd semi-final of ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. South Africa will be squaring off against Australia for the 2nd time in the semi-final 2 match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The 2nd semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 will witness the game between South Africa and Australia on the 16th of November at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both these sides played 9 games each in the tournament’s group stage. South Africa won 7 of their 9 games in the league stages, and have 14 points to their tally with a net run rate of +1.261. They won their last group stage game against Afghanistan by 5 wickets. 

On the other hand, Australia also managed to win 7 of their 9 matches and have 14 points to their tally with a net run rate of +0.841. They won 7 consecutive matches in the tournament’s league stage. These two teams have played a total of 109 games against each other in this format so far, where Australia won 50 games while South Africa won 55 games. Another exciting game is expected here between these two teams.

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South Africa vs Australia Playing 11:

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj

Australia: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins

South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Team Today:

The South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Team Today:

The South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Sean Abbott and Marcus Stoinis are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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South Africa and Australia will face off in the second semi-final game of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, SA vs AUS Dream11 Team Today, SA vs AUS Playing 11s, and SA vs AUS Pitch Report. South Africa will be squaring off against Australia for the second time in the 2nd semi-final match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

South Africa wrapped up things at the second position on the points table of the ICC World Cup 2023 whereas Australia ended their group stage journey at the third spot on the points table. South Africa played 9 matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 where they managed to win 7 matches while Australia also played 9 matches in this tournament where they, too, won 7 games.

South Africa played their last league stage game against Afghanistan where they won that game by 5 wickets. Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock smashed 76 runs and 41 runs respectively for South Africa in that game. On the other hand, Australia played their last league stage match against Bangladesh where they won by 8 wickets. Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith stacked 177 runs and 63 runs respectively for Australia in that game.

These two teams have played 109 games against each other in this format so far, where South Africa managed to win 55 matches while Australia won 50 games. An intense game of cricket is anticipated here once again.

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This game is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST and Hotstar will be live streaming the game while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

SA vs AUS Playing 11:

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram

Australia: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head

SA vs AUS Dream11 Team Today:

The SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

SA vs AUS Dream11 Team Today:

The SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Tabraiz Shamsi and Andile Phehlukwayo are the players that can be avoided in this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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