The semi-final 2 clash of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played in Kolkata at Eden Gardens. The coin for the toss will be flipped around 1.30 pm and the match will start at 2 pm
South Africa team has delivered exceptional performances in the ICC World Cup 2023 in all aspects. They just lost two matches out of nine games played
The five-time champions Australia didn't start the tournament well, but later made a comeback in the remaining matches of the ICC World Cup 2023. They have won seven matches out of nine
There is a rain scare for the semi-final 2 of the ICC World Cup 2023. There will be a reserve day for South Africa vs Australia clash on November 17
Quinton de Kock
Proteas' wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is playing his last ICC ODI World Cup and is making it a memorable one for South African fans. He has been a consistent performer and gave an elevated start to his team in almost all the ICC World Cup 2023 matches
Proteas' wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has scored the most number of centuries in the ICC World Cup 2023 which is four. He is the second place holder in the list of leading runs scorer in the tournament. He has displayed excellent skills with the willow for his team, Today, the South Africans will rely heavily on de Kock to get them an elevated start
Australia's Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell who missed one match against their arch-rivals England, later played outstanding knocks for their side. Maxwell played a historic knock at Wankhede Stadium by smashing the Afghan bowlers for 201 runs and Marsh smashed 177 runs against Bangladesh at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Their previous match's knocks will boost their confidence to face the Proteas, today at Eden Gardens
Aussies' might spinner Adam Zampa is in the second position in the list of leading wickets takers in the ICC World Cup 2023. He is just falling short of one wicket from levelling with Mohammed Shami. So far, Zampa has 22 wickets registered to his name in the ICC World Cup 2023
Australia squad:
Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams
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