South Africa will go up towards five-time world champions Australia in the second semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Both groups will likely be anticipated to make a number of modifications since their final league matches.
For Pat Cummins-led Australia, with Glenn Maxwell returning to the facet, just one out of Marnus Labuschagne or Marcus Stoinis will be capable of play with the previous having the sting because the Aussies look to bolster their batting line-up. South Africa, however, are fretting over the health of their skipper Temba Bavuma who’s fighting a hamstring damage. If Bavuma fails to get match then Aiden Markram will likely be anticipated to guide the facet.
All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo could also be in line to switch to Marco Jansen, who has conceded over 90 runs twice in the World Cup 2023 thus far. Tabraiz Shamsi may additionally return to facet to switch Gerald Coetzee on what may very well be a turning pitch in Kolkata.
“If it is up to me, I’m definitely playing our two front line spinners. Obviously, Keshav and Shamsi. We obviously have Aiden (Markram) as well, who also gives us an option there. Then I think it’s just finalising in terms of the three seamers, who that may be. But I mean, like you say, conditions, opposition as well, really give that as an option for us,” Bavuma stated in the pre-match press convention.
On his personal health, Bavuma stated, “Physically I feel alright. Obviously not 100%. So obviously this day becomes important in terms of decision about tomorrow. I’m quite confident, but I mean, it’s not a unilateral decision that will be made. In a state of mind, obviously a bit nervous of the game. It will be our first semi-final and as a team. But I think the feeling is no different I guess from any game that we’ve encountered within the World Cup.”
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: November 16, 2pm IST onwards
Live Streaming and TV particulars: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar web site and app
South Africa vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 2nd Semifinal Match Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: Adam Zampa
South Africa vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 2nd Semifinal Match Predicted 11
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c)/Reeza (*16*), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen/Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi/Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi
