On November 16, South Africa plays Australia in the second Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final in Kolkata.
SA vs AUS Semifinal Date:
South Africa and Australia will play in the World Cup 2023 semi-final on Thursday, November 16, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Starting at 2 pm IST/ 8:30 am GMT, the action will begin.
Live multilingual coverage of South Africa vs. Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final 2 will air on the Star Sports network. The match can be streamed live in India via the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 Semi-final Result:
South Africa vs Australia
212 (49.4) 215/7 (47.2)
Australia and South Africa have faced off 109 times; in that time, Australia has won 50 games, and South Africa has won 55, according to history.
Australia XI:
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (captain), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India v New Zealand result: Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final
South Africa vs Australia result
| Team | Score | Key Batters | Key Bowlers |
| South Africa | 212 (49.4 overs) | D. Miller: 101 (116) H. Klaasen: 47 (48) | M. Starc: 3/34 P. Cummins: 3/51 |
| Australia | 215/7 (47.2 overs) | T. Head: 62 (48) S. Smith: 30 (62) | T. Shamsi: 2/42 G. Coetzee: 2/47 |
In one of the most intense and low-scoring “dogfights” in World Cup history, Australia defeated South Africa by 3 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on November 16, 2023.
This victory secured Australia’s place in their 8th World Cup final and handed South Africa their 5th semi-final defeat.
Match Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Key Batters | Key Bowlers |
| South Africa | 212 (49.4 overs) | D. Miller: 101 (116) H. Klaasen: 47 (48) | M. Starc: 3/34 P. Cummins: 3/51 |
| Australia | 215/7 (47.2 overs) | T. Head: 62 (48) S. Smith: 30 (62) | T. Shamsi: 2/42 G. Coetzee: 2/47 |
Full Match Review
1. The South African Collapse
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat under heavy cloud cover. The decision immediately backfired as Australia’s pace duo, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, produced a masterclass in swing bowling. South Africa slumped to a disastrous 24/4 within 12 overs, losing stars like Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram for single digits.
2. Miller’s Heroic Century
A rain delay allowed South Africa to regroup. David Miller played one of the great World Cup innings, scoring a gritty 101. He partnered with Heinrich Klaasen (47) for a 95-run stand to rescue the innings. However, Travis Head—the part-time spinner—struck twice in two balls to remove Klaasen and Marco Jansen, ultimately bowling South Africa out for 212.
3. Australia’s Blistering Start & Tense Chase
Australia began the chase like they wanted to finish it in 20 overs. Travis Head (62) and David Warner (29) smashed 60 runs in just 6 overs. But once the South African spinners, Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj, came on, the game changed.
- The Squeeze: Australia lost wickets at regular intervals, falling from 60/0 to 137/5.
- The Panic: When Steve Smith and Josh Inglis were dismissed by Gerald Coetzee, Australia was reeling at 193/7, still needing 20 runs with only the tail-end remaining.
4. The Final Stand
Captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc showed remarkable composure under immense pressure. They ground out the remaining runs over nearly 8 overs, surviving several close LBW shouts and edges. Cummins eventually hit the winning boundary with 16 balls to spare.
Key Statistics & Facts
- Player of the Match: Travis Head (62 runs and 2 wickets).
- David Miller became the first South African to score a century in a World Cup semi-final.
- Josh Hazlewood finished with remarkable figures of 2/12 in 8 overs, including 3 maidens.
- Australia’s Road: This was their 8th consecutive win of the tournament after losing their first two matches.
