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AUS vs SA, World Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the Second Semi-final (Source: AP Photos)
Match Details
Match: ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-final 2
Teams: South Africa vs Australia
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Date and Time: 16th November, 2023 at 2:00 PM IST
The World Cup 2023 has arrived at its business end. In the tournament's second semi-final, the five-time champions, Australia, will be taking on South Africa. The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, the 16th of November. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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Road to Semis
Australia
Australia had the worst possible start in their history of the tournament. They lost the first two games and looked done and out for this edition.
But the most successful team showed their class 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.
Players to watch out: David Warner, Steve Smith, and Adam Zampa.
South Africa
South Africa have been in great form throughout the tournament. Barring a slip-up against the Netherlands and a rather convincing defeat against the hosts, India, the Proteas have had a smooth ride thus far.
However, with the knockouts at the door, their weakness while chasing will be something that will keep the team management concerned. Temba Bavuma will hope that all the departments click for him two more times and get his name inscribed in history as the first South African skipper to win the World Cup.
Player to watch out: Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram.
AUS vs SA, Team Form Guide
Australia: W-W-W-W-W
South Africa: W-L-W-W-W
AUS vs SA, Head-to-head
Australia and South Africa have been two of the fiercest competitors. They have made us witness some of the best ODI matches.
The two teams have played 109 ODI matches against each other. South Africa is slightly ahead in this face-off as they have managed 55 of these clashes, while the Aussies have 50 wins.
If we look at the two teams' history in the ODI World Cups, things have been really close. They have played seven matches in which both teams have won three each.
| Stats | Matches | Australia Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 50 | 55 | 1 | 3 |
| ODI World Cups | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
AUS vs SA, Last Encounter
South Africa and Australia last faced off in the 10th match of the World Cup 2023. It was an anticlimactic affair as South Africa decimated the Aussies and won the match by a considerable margin.
Pat Cummins won the toss and invited the South Africans to bat first at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Quinton de Kock played a calm and steady knock of 109 runs from 106 deliveries and laid the stage for a big total for his team. The lower-order batters played short little cameos and got over 300 runs. Aiden Markram's 56 off 44 ensured that they posted 311 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 50 overs.
In the chase, Australia were rocked early as the two openers were sent back to the hut within the seventh over at the team's score of 27 runs. Barring Marnus Labuschagne (46 off 74), no other Australian batter showed any resistance. They were bundled out for 177 in the 41st over and lost the game by 134 runs.
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2: Eden Gardens, Pitch Report
The pitch at the Eden Gardens has been a sporty one. It has provided something for players for all trades. While the batters enjoyed it in the first half, the pacers also repeated benefits when they hit the right areas.
The fact that three of the four matches have been won by the team batting first will be something the captains will keep in mind during the toss.
Eden Gardens, World Cup 2023 Records
Matches: 4
Matches Won Batting First: 3
Matches Won Batting Second: 1
Average First Innings Total: 274
Average Second Innings Total: 168
Highest Total Recorded: 337/9 by England vs Pakistan
Lowest Total Recorded: 82/10 by South Africa vs India
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2: Key Players
David Warner (AUS)
- David Warner has scored 1,226 runs against South Africa from 29 ODIs.
- Warner has 499 runs under his belt in ODI World Cup 2023 from nine matches at an average of 55.44.
- The wealth of experience and the ability to deliver on big occasions makes David Warner a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Adam Zampa (AUS)
- Australia arrived in India with only one lead-spinner to play the World Cup 2023, Adam Zampa. He has been in excellent form in this tournament with the ball and has helped the team's cause with regular wickets in the middle-overs.
- Zampa is currently the highest wicket taker in World Cup 2023, with 22 scalps from nine matches. His current wicket taking form makes Zampa a must-pick for this game.
Steve Smith (AUS)
- The Australian maverick has not been at his best in World Cup 2023. But Steve Smith is a class act and he likes to deliver in the big stages. This makes Smith a valuable pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Quinton de Kock (SA)
- With 591 runs in nine matches at an average of 65.67, De Kock is currently the second highest run-scorer in World Cup 2023.
- His current form makes De Kock the prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Rassie van der Dussen (SA)
- Rassie van der Dussen has scored 442 runs in the World Cup 2023 at an average of 55.25.
- His ability to manoeuvre the strike the in the middle-overs and consistency of scoring runs makes Van der Dussen an important pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Players | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 499 Runs in 9 Matches | 79.00 |
| Adam Zampa | 22 Wickets in 9 Matches | 80.56 |
| Steve Smith | 268 Runs in 8 Matches | 42.25 |
| Quinton de Kock | 591 Runs in 9 Matches | 103.33 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 442 Runs in 9 Matches | 64.56 |
AUS vs SA, Semi-Final 2: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Australia Bats First | Steve Smith | Adam Zampa |
| If South Africa Bats First | Quinton de Kock | David Warner |
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Picking more top-order batters from the team batting first will be a good choice. Also, have spinners from the team that will defend the target in this match. A 2-4-1-4 or a 2-3-2-4 combination seems ideal for this game.
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith
All-rounder: Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Adam Zampa
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: David Warner
Australia: 5 Players; South Africa: 6 Players
AUS vs SA, Semi-final 2 : Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, David Warner, Steve Smith
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
Captain: Steve Smith
Vice-captain: Adam Zampa
Australia: 6 Players; South Africa: 5 Players
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