ODI World Cup Semi-Final: South Africa Struggles Against Australia
South Africa found themselves in a tough spot as they batted against Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final in Kolkata. The team lost four wickets while managing to score only 24 runs in 11.5 overs, with Henrich Klaasen and David Miller at the crease. The collapse of the front line left South Africa vulnerable to the Australian bowlers.
Early Wickets and Captain’s Return
Captain Temba Bavuma, who had returned from injury, was the first to be dismissed in the match. He fell to Mitchell Starc in the last ball of the first over, caught by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and Rassie van der Dussen also fell, leaving South Africa struggling to defend against the Australian attack. De Kock and Dussen were both dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.
Team Lineups and Changes
Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat, with spinner Tabraiz Shamsi replacing pacer Lungi Ngidi in the South African lineup. The Australian team also saw two changes, with Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc joining the playing XI, replacing Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott.
Playing XI
South Africa Playing XI – Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Razi van der Dasen, Aidan Markram, Henrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Australia Playing XI – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnes Labuchane, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood.
Field Report and Match Conditions
Although there is no forecast for rain in Kolkata today, a back-up day has been set aside for the semi-final tomorrow. On the favorable pitch, the average score for the team batting first is 243 runs. The spinners are expected to play a significant role in the middle overs. Out of the 34 ODI matches played, the team batting first emerged victorious in 20 matches.
Kolkata – South Africa batted against Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final. South Africa lost four wickets while scoring 24 runs in 11.5 overs. Henrich Klaasen (two in three balls) and David Miller (four in one ball) at the crease. With the collapse of the front line, South Africa cannot defend against the Australian bowlers.
Captain Temba Bavuma, who returned from injury, was the first out of the South African team. In the last ball of the first over, Mitchell Starc took Bavuma to wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Quinton de Kock (three), Aiden Markram (10 off 20 balls) and Rassie van der Dasen (six off 31 balls) were dismissed and left the ground. De Kock and Dasan were dismissed by Josh Hazelwood.
Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat. Spinner Tabares Shamsi will play for South Africa in place of pacer Lungi Ngidi. There are two changes in the Australian team. Neither Marcus Stonis nor Sean Abbott will play in the semi-finals. Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Stack are in the team.
South Africa Playing XI – Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Razi van der Dasen, Aidan Markram, Henrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabares Shamsi.
Australia Playing XI – Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnes Labuchane, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Sampa, Josh Hazelwood.
Field report
Although there is no chance of rain in Kolkata today, a back-up day has been earmarked for the semi-final tomorrow. The average score of the team batting first is 243 runs on a favorable pitch. The spinners have the upper hand in the middle overs. Out of the 34 ODI matches played, 20 were won by the team batting first.
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