Australia are all set to take on South Africa in the semifinal of 2023 Cricket World Cup on November 16 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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The Proteas finished second in the league stage behind India, after suffering just two losses in the tournament. They have looked like one of the most destructive batting units in the competition, and it will take some real quality to get past them.
Australia lost their first two matches to India and South Africa, but bounced back by winning their next 7 games in a row. Their last two games have seen a couple of batters score huge centuries, with Mitchell Marsh's 177* against Bangladesh and Glenn Maxwell's 201* vs Afghanistan.
Now the two teams will battle it out at the iconic Eden Gardens which not just a cricket stadium but a historic landmark in the world of cricket.
History and Significance of the Eden Gardens:
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, established in 1864, has an intriguing history behind its name. One narrative suggests the stadium derives its name from the Eden Gardens park, dedicated to the Eden sisters, Emily and Fanny, who were sisters of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India (1836–1842). Originally known as the 'Auckland Circus Gardens,' the park was renamed 'Eden Gardens' in 1841.
Contrarily, a popular cultural tale asserts that Babu Rajchandra Das, the zamindar of Janbazar, Kolkata, and husband of Rani Rashmoni, presented Mar Bagan, one of his significant gardens near the Hooghly River, to Lord Auckland and Emily Eden. This generous gift, expressing gratitude for saving his daughter, led to the renaming of the garden to Eden Gardens.
The cricket grounds, strategically situated between Babughat and Fort William, contribute to the historical landscape of the B. B. D. Bagh area, close to the State Secretariat and across from the Calcutta High Court.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Seating map and stands detailed
Eden Gardens, the iconic cricket stadium, pays tribute to both cricketers and soldiers through its named stands. On January 22, 2017, two stands were dedicated to Indian cricket legends - Sourav Ganguly and Pankaj Roy.
The club house is named after former Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. B.C. Roy.
Additionally, recognition was bestowed upon cricket administrators BN Dutt (BCCI President 1988 to 1990) and Jagmohan Dalmiya (BCCI President 2001–04, 2013 - interim, 2015), who also served as the ICC President from 1997 to 2000.
In a poignant ceremony on April 27, 2017, Eden Gardens honored the bravery of Indian soldiers by naming four stands after them. The soldiers commemorated are Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada, Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, and Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan.
Notably, Lieutenant Colonel Thapa and Subedar Singh are recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime military decoration in India, while Colonel Nair and Havildar Dada were posthumously honoured with the Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime military decoration.
The Eden Gardens have got 17 gates, including emergency exits.
The stadium has got 25 blocks which inlde three pavilions and a two-tier luxurious club house.
Check the map above to find your block and the corresponding gate to it.
What is Australia's head-to head record against South Africa in ICC events?
Australia's overall record against South Africa in ICC events is as follows.
| Competition | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC World Cup | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1/0 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | - | - | - | -/- |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 |
| ICC World Test Championship | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1/0 |
| Total | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2/0 |
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