South Africa vs Australia Semi Final 2 Match ICC World Cup 2023 - Match Preview, Prediction
Competing for a coveted spot in Sunday's 2023 Cricket World Cup Final, Australia will face South Africa in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Both teams exhibited strong performances during the group stage, each securing seven victories and facing two defeats.South Africa's losses came at the hands of the Netherlands and India, while Australia experienced defeats against South Africa and India in their initial two matches. This preview delves into the upcoming ODI clash set to commence in Kolkata at 14:00 local time.
Australia, initially struggling in the competition, has evolved into one of the most formidable contenders in recent weeks. Despite a decisive loss to South Africa in Match 10, they now appear as a much more cohesive and potent unit. Should they unleash their full potential, reaching the final seems well within their grasp.
South Africa, having faced semi-final exits in 1992, 1999, 2007, and 2015, has never advanced to a Cricket World Cup Final. However, armed with a stellar lineup tailored for this format, the team sees this as a historic opportunity to rewrite their narrative.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c) /Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram , Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi/Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Australia, initially struggling in the competition, has evolved into one of the most formidable contenders in recent weeks. Despite a decisive loss to South Africa in Match 10, they now appear as a much more cohesive and potent unit. Should they unleash their full potential, reaching the final seems well within their grasp.
South Africa, having faced semi-final exits in 1992, 1999, 2007, and 2015, has never advanced to a Cricket World Cup Final. However, armed with a stellar lineup tailored for this format, the team sees this as a historic opportunity to rewrite their narrative.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c) /Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram , Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi/Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
