CWC 2023, SA vs AUS Semi-final: Australia won by 3 wickets

The second semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played between South Africa and Australia (SA vs AUS) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India has secured a place in the final by defeating New Zealand in the first semi-final. Now it remains to be seen who India will face in the final Here are all the details of the match you need to know.

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Semi-finals Details

Date – 16 November 2023

Time – 2:00 PM IST

Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Toss – South Africa won the toss and opt to bat

RSA – 212 (49.4)
AUS – 215/7 (47.2)

Key players

Here are 5 players of South Africa to watch out for.

1. Quinton De Kock – South African opener, De Kock is very familiar with the Indian conditions, thus he can play an important role for the team.
2. Aiden Markram – another strong top-order batsman on whom South Africa can easily rely.
3. Heinrich Klassen – a very in-form batter who is probably playing spin best out of all the South African batters.
4. Marco Jansen – an all-rounder who can also contribute with both bat and ball.
5. Kagiso Rabada – Rabada will lead the pace and bowling attack of South Africa as he is an experienced player and among the top bowlers in the world.

Here are 5 players of Australia to watch out for.

1. David Warner – David Warner is one of Australia’s most experienced players and he will play a very crucial role for Australia in the opening.
2. Steve Smith – when it comes to ICC tournaments no one can match Steve Smith’s contribution.
3. Glenn Maxwell – a spin all-rounder who has enough experience in Indian conditions.
4. Adam Zampa – Chennai’s wicket supports spin and Adam Zampa is their main spin bowler.
5. Mitchell Starc – World Cup star who always delivers on big stages and in World Cups we all know what he is capable of.

Dream11 AUS vs SA Semi-Final

Combined strongest playing 11 of the match can be.

Possible Playing 11s

1. David Warner
2. Quinton De Kock
3. Steve Smith
4. Aiden Markram
5. Rassie Van Der Dussen
6. Heinrich Klassen
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Adam Zampa

Here is the possible playing 11 of South Africa.

1. Quinton De Kock (Wicketkeeper)
2. Temba Bavuma (Captain)
3. Aiden Markram
4. Rassie Van Der Dussen
5. Heinrich Klassen
6. David Miller
7. Marco Jansen
8. Keshav Maharaj
9. Tabraiz Shamsi
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Lungi Ngidi

Here is the possible playing 11 of Australia.

1. David Warner
2. Mitchell Marsh
3. Steve Smith
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)
6. Glenn Maxwell
7. Marcus Stoinis
8. Pat Cummins (Captain)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Adam Zampa

AUS vs SA ODI Head-to-Head

It is a very healthy competition between, South Africa and Australia in ODIs as both sides played in 109 ODIs against each other. South Africa won 55 whereas Australia won 50.