Australia will lock horns with South Africa in semi final 2 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, November 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
A predicament surrounded Australia after they started off the 2023 World Cup on a poor note, losing their starting two games. However, Pat Cummins and Co. made a remarkable comeback, winning their every match from thereon to qualify for the semis.
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As for South Africa, they too enjoyed a brilliant ride in the league stage, barring a few hiccups. They ended up second on the points table with seven wins and two losses.
Both these sides closed their league matches with victories. While Australia drubbed Bangladesh by eight wickets, South Africa bagged a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.
What is Australia vs South Africa win probability?
Australia are leading in the win probability meter currently.
However, going by the recent history, South Africa have got the number against Australia in the ODI World Cups since 2007. In last 16 ODIs, which these two teams have played against each other, South Africa have won 13.
That being said, Australia have a big-match temperament which South Africa lacks.
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That was on show in Kolkata as Australia made use of the conditions and bundled out South Africa for 212. Though the pitch is difficult for strokeplay, the Proteas were about 40 runs below the par score.
And the stunning start that Travis Head gave Australia further tilted the scales in their favour despite his dismissal.
Two quick wickets of Labuschagne and Maxwell did give South Africa a glimmer of hope. Steve Smith and Josh Inglis, however, proceeded to smooth things out for the Aussies until the former holed out with 39 runs required.
Though Inglis calmed things down, Gerald Coetzee has put the cat among the pigeons by dismissing him. Proteas need three wickets but Australia need just 3 runs which they knocked off with ease.
Live win probability:
- Australia - 100%
- South Africa - 0%
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Australia vs South Africa: Live betting odds
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