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

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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

Temba Bavuma
Quinton de Kock
R van der Dussen
Aiden Markram
Heinrich Klaasen
David Miller
Marco Jansen
Gerald Coetzee
Keshav Maharaj
Kagiso Rabada
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

Last 5 bowling figures in ODI	Wickets against AUS in ODI	ODI Bowling average vs AUS	ODI bowling figures at Eden	Vice captain choice
1/94, 3/31, 3/43, 2/39, 2/35	10	28.50	1/94	✅

Batting

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against AUS in ODI	ODI Batting average vs AUS	ODI Scores at Eden	Vice captain choice
14, DNB, 20, 1, 75*	160	32	14	✅

Quinton de Kock Stats vs Australia in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against AUS in ODI	ODI Batting average vs AUS	ODI Scores at Eden	Vice captain choice
41, 5, 114, 24, 174	1018	36.35	5	✅

AUS Playing 11

Travis Head
David Warner
Mitchell Marsh
Steven Smith
Marnus Labuschagne
Josh Inglis (wk)
Glenn Maxwell
Pat Cummins
Mitchell Starc/ Sean Abbott
Adam Zampa
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

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against AUS in ODI	ODI Batting average vs AUS	ODI Scores at Eden	Vice captain choice
14, 71, 18, 62, 8	478	59.75	_	❌

Steve Smith Stats vs South Africa in ODI

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against AUS in ODI	ODI Batting average vs AUS	ODI Scores at Eden	Captain or Vice captain choice
14, 71, 18, 62, 8	703	39.05	59	✅

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.