After an exciting and high scoring clash between India and New Zealand in the semi final 1 at Wankhede Stadium with India advancing to the finals. It is time for another high voltage clash between South Africa and Australia in the semi final 2 of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and the scheduled start time is 2:00 pm local time. Get ready for SA vs AUS with the hottest betting odds, best bonuses, most valued bets, pitch report, playing lineups, and fantasy picks.
Who will win the match?
Two teams that dominated in the second half of the tournament clash off in a high voltage clash. South Africa enter the contest with the tagline of chokers, while the other team that has the experience and knack of winning world cups Australia. The Proteas have dominated against Australia in recent times winning four of the last five head to head matches played.
It is going to a close contest but with the way Australia has performed we back them to win the match against South Africa.
South Africa’s chance of winning: 45%
Australia’s chance of winning: 55%
SA vs AUS Odds Comparison
SA vs AUS Betting Tips
- Aiden Markram to score over 33.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
- Australia to smash more fours than South Africa @ 1.70 (Cricbaba)
- Travis Head to score over 28.5 runs @ 1.89 (RajaBets)
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata historically tends to be batting-friendly tracks but in the last match, bowlers got the better of the batsman and expect a similar kind of track. The conditions will favour spinners and the track is going to dry with some grass coverage. As the game progresses it gets better to bat on under lights as the dew factor will come into play. As far as the weather goes expect a hot & humid day.
Match Info
- Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Match: South Africa vs Australia, Semifinal 2
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date & Time: 16th November, 2023 @ 2:00 pm IST
SA vs AUS Toss Prediction
In the 34 ODI matches played at this venue, the team batting first won 21 matches and the team batting second won 13 matches and the average 1st innings score is 258 runs. In the four matches played in the tournament the team batting first won three matches and the team batting second won one match. The team winning the toss will opt to bat first.
South Africa Preview and Playing XI
South Africa finished the league stage in second position with seven wins and two losses in nine matches. It is going to be a crucial match for the Proteas as they dream for their maiden World Cup trophy. Quinton de Kock (591 runs) playing his last world cup has lead South Africa at the top of the order. The only area of concern for the Proteas is the form of their captain Temba Bavuma who hasnt contributed to his teams success and this is the perfect occasion for Bavuma to lead from the front with the bat. South Africa are expected to go in with the same playing XI.
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jensen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.
Australia Preview and Playing XI
The five time world champions after a dismal start to begin their campaign won seven consecutive matches to advance to the semi final round with seven wins and two losses in nine matches. All their key players have peaked at the right time for Australia. Mitchell Marsh and Steven Smith scored match winning knocks in the last match against Bangladesh. Glenn Maxwell with his quickfire knocks and the best ODI knock in cricket history (201*) against Afghanistan has provided the much needed assurance in the middle order. Adam Zampa (22 wickets) has been at his best. With track favoring bowlers the Kangaroos will back themselves to reach another world cup final.
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
SA vs AUS Dream11: Top Fantasy Picks
South Africa
| Player Name | Tournament Stats |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 591 runs |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 442 runs |
| Aiden Markram | 395 runs |
| Marco Jensen | 157 runs & 17 wickets |
Australia
| Player Name | Tournament Stats |
|---|---|
| David Warner | 499 runs |
| Mitchell Marsh | 426 runs |
| Glenn Maxwell | 397 runs & 5 Wickets |
| Adam Zampa | 22 wickets |
SA vs AUS Dream11 Team
- Wicket Keeper: Quinton de Kock (Captain), Heinrich Klaasen
- Batsman: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (Vice Captain), Aiden Markram, David Miller
- All-rounders: Marco Jensen, Glenn Maxwell
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada
