Kolkata: South Africa have opted to bat first against five-time winner of World Cup, Australia, in second semi-final of ICC Men’s cricket World Cup 2023 here at Eden Garden in Kolkata.
The proteas are batting with one change Tabraiz Shamsi comes in for Lungi Ngidi.
On the other side Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc return to Australia’s XI. while Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott miss out.
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The World Cup 2023 has arrived at its business end.
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.
