Kolkata: Rain as well storm have been predicted in Kolkata where second semi-final of International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup 2023 to be played.
Although a reserved day has been fixed for semi-final and final. Whereas in case of rain on the reserved day team will be selected on basis of better position at the point table during the league matches.
In this way, for the first time South Africa will be qualified for final.
The World Cup 2023 has arrived at its business end. In the tournament’s second semi-final five-time champions Australia take on South Africa in Thursday night’s do-or-die Cricket World Cup semi-final showdown at Eden Gardens.
The match will start at 1:30 a.m. PT.
HERE. WE. GO.
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 16, 2023
Our Aussie men take on South Africa for a spot in the #CWC23 Final, live from 7:30pm TONIGHT! 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/EaekJJd63S
The Proteas finished second in the league phase behind host nation India, suffering just two losses along the way.
They have looked like one of the most destructive batting units in the competition, and it will take something special to beat them.
Although South Africa finished above Australia in the group, but it is the Aussies who carry the most momentum into the knockout having won their last seven matches in a row. The Kangaroos had the worst possible start in their history of the tournament.
They lost the first two games and looked down and out for this edition, but their key stars showed their class, determination, and gradually returned into the run to the top four. They have peaked at the right time and look all set to play in their 10th World Cup final if things go in their favour in Kolkata.
The game is set to be a nail-biting watch, and here are all the details on how you can watch it…
