12:53 (IST)
FLASHBACK: India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the semis and the manner in which they won the game showed that the Men in Blue are ready to handle any sort of pressure. More on this here: Team India's new-found aggression proves to be the difference in past and present
12:38 (IST)
Eden Gardens pitch report
The pitches in Kolkata are slower as compared to other venues the may not be as high-scoring as the India vs New Zealand game. It should assist spinners but overcast conditions could also help the pacers. Considering the threat of rain, batting first may be a good decision but then there's a reserve day as well.
12:29 (IST)
Kolkata weather forecast
Currently, it's not raining in Kolkata but the prediction is for the same. The prediction is in fact for a 43% chance of rain in Kolkata today which could impact the match. Overcast conditions will also help seamers in the match. The temperatures are expected to shuffle between 27 to 23 Degree Celsius.
12:19 (IST)
South Africa vs Australia Squads:
Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (w), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, Cameron Green
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Marco Jansen
12:18 (IST)
SA vs AUS Match Details:
Date: 16 November (Thursday)
Time: The match starts at 2 PM IST with the toss at 1.30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Umpires: Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon
Third Umpire: Chris Gaffaney
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
12:14 (IST)
South Africa and Australia fight in the second semi-final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup for a place against India in the final. It should be a thrilling contest between two in-form teams but the weather in Kolkata could spoil the party. We are building up to the match and stay tuned for the toss updates.
South Africa vs Australia LIVE Score, World Cup 2023 Semi-final: South Africa face Australia in the second semi-final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup and the winner of the match will face India in the final on 19 November. The second semi-final on 16 November, Thursday, will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India reached the final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in the first semi-final which was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
There’s a chance that rain could play spoilsport in the game today in Kolkata as there’s a 43% percent chance of rain. Also, overcast conditions are expected throughout the day. The semi-finals have reserve day so the match could also get completed tomorrow but rain is predicted on Friday also. In case the match gets washed out then South Africa will reach the final as they finished ahead of Australia in the points table.
In case the game takes place, we can expect a thrilling contest as with Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Warner, and Travis Head, the contest will feature some of the best attacking batters.
South Africa vs Australia Squads:
Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (w), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, Cameron Green
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Marco Jansen
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