ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match Prediction 2023 | 2nd Semi-Final | South Africa vs Australia – Who do you think will win the match? | Nov, 16

RSA vs AUS Match Analysis

The highly anticipated semi-finals of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup have finally arrived. In the second semifinal match, South Africa and Australia will square off in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. With seven victories, South Africa finished the group stage in second place. Australia has the same number of victories and losses as they do, placing them one spot lower. Having won seven straight games, they are currently in stronger form nevertheless.

The way South Africa has performed in this World Cup, they should be proud. Except for those shocking losses to the Netherlands and India, where they were humiliated by 243 runs, they have been incredibly dominant. When they bat first, their batting lineup is their greatest asset. Still, chasing gives them a restless feeling. They will need to exercise caution when they move into the knockout stages.

It is said that Australia should never be written off in a World Cup. They tell it how it is. Many had written them off after they lost their opening two World Cup matches. But they have orchestrated the most spectacular of comebacks, winning seven games in a row to propel them into the semifinals. They are undoubtedly now in the zone.

RSA vs AUS Team Preview & Squads

South Africa

Their primary hitter to watch out for in the semifinals will be Quinton de Kock. After the league stage, he amassed an incredible 591 runs at an average of 65.66, making him the second-highest run scorer in the competition. The other two reliable hitters on the club who have kept the middle-order together are Aiden Markram (396 runs in 9 innings at 49.50) and Rassie van der Dussen (442 runs in 9 innings at an average of 55.25). Impact player Heinrich Klaasen has been hitting the ball at 140 in this competition.

Kagiso Rabada, a solid and seasoned bowler, leads South Africa’s well-rounded bowling attack. With an average of 24.96, the gifted fast bowler has claimed 29 wickets in matches against Australia. But Gerald Coetzee, who has taken 18 wickets at 19.38 this year, has been the team’s most impressive bowler. Although Marco Jansen cost a lot of money when playing India at Eden Gardens, he may be useful and has a propensity for taking wickets. It will be Keshav Maharaj’s spell that counts on this slow Eden wicket.

South Africa Squads

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c) /Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Lungi Ngidi/Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia

This time, they bat deep and have a potent batting lineup. Throughout the competition, David Warner has been among the runners-up and has amassed 499 runs with an average of 55.44.  Then there’s Mitchell Marsh, who just scored an incredible 177 from 132 balls against Bangladesh without losing. Travis Head is an attacking batsman and even a brief appearance from him may have an influence, but he hasn’t picked up the pace since that explosive fifty against New Zealand. The seasoned Steve Smith should also get some runs for the Australians.

However, Adam Zampa’s outstanding performance has overshadowed Australia’s lackluster bowling performance. With 22 wickets taken at an average of 18.90 throughout the World Cup, the leg-spinner is leading the bowling charts. Additionally, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, three Australian seamers, will benefit from this pitch.

Australia Squads

Australia

Pat Cummins (c), Josh Inglis (wk), David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc

RSA vs AUS outfield report

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The side batting first has emerged victorious in three of the four World Cup matches held at Eden Gardens. Both teams will aim to bat first because this is a knockout match and the venue favors the batting side.

On the day of the match, Kolkata will have partly overcast skies. Although rain is probable, it shouldn’t have a significant impact on the game.

Eden Gardens’ pitch is a tad bit slower than average. It slows down after that, so it’s not as effective when batting.

RSA vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

South Africa has won four of the last five matches between these two teams and Australia won one.

South Africa vs Australia Prediction

Winning the toss

• South Africa

Player of the Match

• South Africa –Heinrich Klaasen

Most runs

• South Africa –Quinton de Kock
• Australia – David Warner

Most wickets

• South Africa– Lungi Ngidi
• Australia– Josh Hazlewood

Most sixes

• South Africa– Heinrich Klaasen
• Australia– Mitchell Marsh

Team Scores Batting First

• South Africa– 330+
• Australia– 300+

        According to cricket analysts, South Africa has a 51% chance to win.

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