SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team Today’s, Playing XI, Head to Head Stats, and Injury Updates for ODI World Cup 2023 Semifinal2 Match

The five-time world champions, Australia (AUS), will be taking on South Africa (SA) in the second semifinal clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 on November 16 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, both sides have already faced each other in the league stage, where the Proteas thrashed Australia in their second game in the tournament.

South Africa and Australia ended up in the second and third spots in the table with seven wins and two losses each. However, the upcoming clash will decide the outcome. While South Africa has been overcoming the teams by batting first, Australia has had a more balanced approach to their business. Australia is currently on a winning streak of 7 wins in a row, which is a good confidence booster for them.

South Africa lost to only India and Netherlands in the group stage of the tournament. On the other hand, Australia lost to India and South Africa. In the past, the matches between South Africa and Australia have proved to be thrilling. In 2019 and 1999, the two teams were involved in close battles. This time around, an equal battle between the bat and the ball is expected from both teams.

SA vs AUS: Match Details

Match: South Africa vs Australia, Semi-final 2, ODI World Cup 2023

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16, 02:00 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website

SA vs AUS: Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is spin-friendly. Batters have to make the best use of the powerplay overs. The Pacers have got some extra bounce off the surface. However, it is the spinners who will decide the outcome of the match with their ability to perform in the helpful conditions. Batters can score runs after getting set in the middle.

In the last two matches, teams batting first have posted huge totals despite the pitch being tricky to bat. The morale of the sides batting second went down straightaway, as the pressure of huge chases caught them. Teams winning the toss would love to bat first again. Dew is not expected to impact the game. With a lot of players in form, one could expect it to be a cracking match at Eden Gardens.

SA vs AUS: Injury News

According to reports, no injuries have been reported from both camps. The two sides are set to play with their full-strength squad.

SA vs AUS: Head-to-Head in ODI World Cup

Australia and South Africa have met around seven times in the ODI World Cup history. However, both had three wins each in the tournament, and one game ended in a thrilling tie in 1999. In 2019, the two sides were involved in a high-scoring game, which ended with the win of South Africa. The Proteas overcame Australia earlier this tournament as well, in a one-sided game.

SA vs AUS: Playing XI

South Africa Playing XI: Quinton De Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Henrich Klassen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jos Inglis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

SA vs AUS Dream11

Grand League:

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: David Warner, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Steve Smith

All-Rounders: Aiden Markram (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC), Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj

Grand League (Source: Twitter)

SA vs AUS Dream11

Head-to-Head:

Wicketkeeper: Quinton De Kock

Batters: David Warner, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh

All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Adam Zampa (C), Keshav Maharaj (VC), Gerald Coetzee, Mitchell Starc

Head to Head (Source: Twitter)