On November 16, Thursday, cricket fans are in for a thrilling encounter as South Africa faces Australia in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to kick off at 08:30 AM GMT, promising an exciting battle between the second and third-placed teams.
Australia vs South Africa Match Preview
South Africa secured the second spot on the points table with a commendable seven wins out of nine matches, while Australia closely followed in third, sharing the same win count. The subtle difference in net run rate determined their respective positions, setting the stage for a highly anticipated encounter in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.
As they gear up to face each other, the winner of this clash will advance to the final. Both teams exhibit strength, but South Africa’s outstanding batting performance throughout the tournament adds an extra layer of anticipation to this semifinal showdown.
Australia vs South Africa Weather Report
During the match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, anticipate a temperature of 29°C with a RealFeel® of 29°C, and in the shade, it’ll be around 28°C. The weather is expected to be cloudy, with a max UV Index of 2, and an eastward wind at 9 km/h. There’s a 25% probability of precipitation and a 6% chance of thunderstorms. In the evening, the temperature will be around 24°C with a hazy atmosphere, east-northeast wind at 11 km/h, and a humidity of 82%. The probability of precipitation remains at 25%, with no expected precipitation, complete cloud cover, and a visibility of 4 km.
Australia vs South Africa Pitch Report
Eden Gardens in Kolkata typically presents a batting-friendly pitch with a tendency to aid spinners as the match progresses. The historic ground’s unique conditions and short boundaries contribute to an engaging contest between bat and ball.
Australia vs South Africa Predicted XI
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
Dream11 Team for Australia vs South Africa
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Captain: Temba Bavuma
Batters: Travis Head, David Warner, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell
Where to Watch Australia vs South Africa?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
