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SA Vs AUS Semi-Final Toss | South Africa  To Bat First Against Australia As Maxwell & Starc Return

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In a crucial moment of the South Africa vs Australia second semi-final of the World Cup 2023 in Kolkata, South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision reflects the team's confidence in their batting prowess, aiming to set a formidable target for Australia. 



With the pitch conditions in mind, South Africa's strategic move seeks to capitalize on favorable circumstances and gain an early advantage. 


SA vs AUS: Playing XIs

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi


SA vs AUS: Captain's Quotes

Pat Cummins (Australia Captain): We would have batted first as well. But it's pretty gloomy out there, so hopefully, some swing on offer.They play with a similar style as ours. They have won the last few games but I guess it's time. We have been in these positions before and have finished on the other side. But we have a good amount of experience. We weren’t at our best in the first couple of games. We adjusted really well. The guys have been positive.We have two changes. Stoinis and Seany Abbott miss out and Maxwell and Starcy (Starc) come in."


Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain): "We are batting first. The weather did come into consideration, but those are the factors you can't take on the full. We are up against a team like Australia in the semi-final. We have to be good enough. I am not 100% fit, but yeah, got to go. I haven't dreamt of this moment. It means a lot to me to lead South Africa in the semi-finals. A lot of people back home in South Africa and also our supporters are backing us. There is a game in our hands to focus on now, needing to stay in the present. We need to stick to our basics and processes. We have got one change. Tabraiz Shamsi comes in for Lungi Ngidi."