The South Africa vs Australia semi-final match will take place at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on the 16th of November. The South Africa vs Australia match will always be exciting to watch, as both teams have had memorable encounters in past World Cup matches. Nobody can forget the 1999 World Cup drama between these two teams. The semifinal match between Australia and South Africa ended in a tie, but Australia qualified for the final due to a higher net run rate than South Africa in the Super Six rounds.
Both South Africa and Australia have won 7 out of 9 matches, earning 14 points each. However, South Africa holds the 2nd place position with a higher net run rate, while Australia sits in 3rd spot. Yesterday, India defeated New Zealand in the 1st semifinal. The winner of the South Africa vs Australia match will play against India in the finals on November 19th at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Both teams are in great form. Both teams have some big hitters in their lineup. So we can expect some high-scoring games today.
Match Details South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final
| Match | South Africa vs Australia |
| Date | 16/11/2023 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens in Kolkata |
| Match Time | 2.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 1.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Star Sports Group, Disney + Hotstar |
South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final Pitch Report
Typically, the pitch at Eden Gardens is flat and favours the batters, expected to be conducive to batting. However, as the match progresses, it tends to assist the spinners. Therefore, the team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first. However, there’s a chance of rain today in Kolkata. Consequently, the team winning the toss will decide based on the weather conditions at the time of the toss.
Overall ODI Record in Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score | Avg 2nd Inning Score |
| 35 | 21 | 13 | 244 | 199 |
South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates cloudy conditions persisting both day and night, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius. There’s a predicted 33% chance of rain during the day and 56% chance at night. Consequently, the match might be affected by rain, leading to the possibility of reduced overs.
Overall South Africa vs Australia Head-to-Head In ODI Matches
| Matches | South Africa Won | Australia Won | Tie | No Result |
| 109 | 55 | 50 | 3 | 1 |
South Africa vs Australia Head-to-Head In ODI World Cup Matches
| Matches | South Africa Won | Australia Won | Tie |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final Probable Playing 11
South Africa Probable Playing 11: Temba Bavuma (capt), Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Australia Probable Playing 11: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (capt), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final Match Prediction
According to Google’s win probability, Australia has a 56% chance of winning the game. South Africa has a 44% chance of winning the match. Our prediction suggests that this time, South Africa will defeat Australia to enter the finals of the 2023 World Cup.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.