South Africa vs Australia Semi Final World Cup Dream11 Prediction: Playing 11, Eden Gardens Pitch Report, SA vs AUS Dream11 Team

South Africa will encounter Australia at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens Stadium in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. While the whole Cricket World is focusing on the 1st Semi Final, Aussie and Protea fans are keen to watch this match at the iconic Eden Gardens. We can hope for a mouth-watering match here significantly to decide who will play the Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 19th November. Here’s South Africa vs Australia Semi Final World Cup Dream11 Prediction.

South Africa vs Australia, Semi Final 2 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023

16 November, 2 PM IST

Eden Gardens, India

South Africa vs Australia Semi Final World Cup Dream11 Prediction

Both teams have won 7 out of 9 matches in the league stages. But the head-to-head match reflects a victory for South Africa. Facing a massive defeat against the host at this particular venue in their second last match, South Africa once again leaning towards their so-called ‘chokers’ stain. Proteas however looked so monster when they defended a total.

On the other hand, the five-time champion Australia is coming from a seven-match winning streak after losing back-to-back matches at the initial stage of the tournament. 

Form Guide

South Africa – WLWWW

Australia – WWWWW

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

The black cotton soil surfaces and relatively short boundaries of Eden Gardens generally support batters. But, the pacers come into play effectively when we talk about bowling. The chasing team will get advantages as Dew has started coming to Kolkata this November irrespective of the result of the last 3 matches here.

Last result at the venue

ENG – 337/9 (Pacers – 7w, Spinners – 1w)

PAK – 244 (43.3/50 overs) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

England won by 93 runs

SA Playing 11

1. Temba Bavuma
2. Quinton de Kock
3. R van der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram
5. Heinrich Klaasen
6. David Miller
7. Marco Jansen
8. Gerald Coetzee
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Lungi Ngidi

South Africa Team News

• The All-rounder Marco Jansen had been rested in the last match against Afghanistan. He will come in place of Andile Phehlukwayo.
• Batting order should remain the same.

SA Key Players

Marco Jansen Stats vs Australia in ODI

Bowling

Batting

Quinton de Kock Stats vs Australia in ODI

AUS Playing 11

1. Travis Head
2. David Warner
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Steven Smith
5. Marnus Labuschagne
6. Josh Inglis (wk)
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Pat Cummins
9. Mitchell Starc/ Sean Abbott
10. Adam Zampa
11. Josh Hazlewood

Australia Team News

• Mitchell Starc remains short of full fitness. He was out of the last league match against Bangladesh. There is no confirmed update about his comeback into the semi-final. If he is not fully match fit, Sean Abbott will continue.
• Glenn Maxwell was rested as well. He had a cramp during the historic & heroic double-century knock against Afghanistan. He might come back to replace Marcus Stoinis.
• Batting Order should remain the same.

AUS Key Players

Marnus Labuschagne Stats vs South Africa in ODI

Steve Smith Stats vs South Africa in ODI

Who will win today match between South Africa and Australia (Semi Final 2 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023)?

• Australia and South Africa have faced each other in 7 matches in ICC ODI World Cup tournaments. Out of these 7 games, Australia have won 3 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 3 occasions. 1 match ended with a tie.
• In the last 5 matches in ODI, South Africa has a lead of 4-1 over Australia.

South Africa damaged Australia’s persistent ODI run in the last home series. Though the recent record indicates South Africa as a favourite, no one can beat the nervous system of Aussies as per as an ICC ODI tournament is concerned. It is a 60-40 game leaning towards Australia.

 SA vs AUS Dream 11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, 

Batsmen: David Warner, R van der-Dussen, Steven Smith, M Marsh

All-rounders: G Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram

Bowlers: A Zampa, G Coetzee, J Hazlewood

Who are the Best Captain Options for SA vs AUS Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Steve Smith, T Head

What are SA vs AUS Fantasy Tips?

• Never ignore Smith for his ‘other-level’ nerve in an ICC knockout match.
• There should be Rabada or Ngidi in your team due to Eden’s extra pacy wicket.
• Travis Head can come and play an out-of-syllabus knock if Australia bats first.
• Gerald Coetzee can be made vice-captain for the Grand Leagues.

Where to watch SA vs AUS Live?

Star Sports Network & Hotstar