AUS vs SA: South Africa win toss, opt to bat against Australia in World Cup 2023 semi-final
In the second semi final match of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa has won the toss and has opted to bat against Australia.
In the much anticipated second semi final match of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa has won the toss and has opted to bat against Australia. Today’s AUS vs SA match is set to begin at 2 pm at the Eden Garden in Kolkata.
South Africa are currently on the second position in the points table with 14 points. On the other hand, Australia is in the third position with the same points but a slightly lower net run rate. This AUS vs SA is a knockout match, meaning the winning team goes to the final of World Cup 2023.
Talking about the pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata for AUS vs SA match, it is known to be good for batting. However, as the game progresses, it slows down, favouring spinners. Further, talking about the weather conditions in Kolkata, it is likely to remain dry throughout the day on November 16. The temperature is expected to range from 22 degree Celsius to 27 degree Celsius.
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
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
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