Venue Details & Pitch Report - Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Average First Innings Score at Kolkata in ODIs since 2011: 289

Batting First vs Batting Second at Kolkata in ODIs since 2011: Win Bat 1st - 77%, Win Bat 2nd - 23%

SA-AUS Players in the top 10 leading run-scorers list in ODIs at Eden Gardens: None

SA-AUS Players in the top 10 leading wicket-takers list in ODIs at Eden Gardens: None

Ground Dimensions: The venue has long straight boundaries of (76m) and short square boundaries (61m, 67m). ThirdMan-CowCorner (55m, 76m) and FineLeg-DeepExtraCover (58m, 73m).

Pitch Report: Eden Gardens is one of the best scoring venues in India and the flatness of the surface comes to the aid of the batters. So far in the World Cup, pacers have had success at this ground and the pitch tends to assist spin as the match progresses.

According to the weather forecast, the game is likely to be interrupted by rain which can provide a greater advantage for the fast bowlers.

Predicted Playing XI - South Africa vs Australia, Semi Final 2, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

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

              Bench: Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

               Bench: Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne

Fantasy Notes (SOUTH AFRICA) - South Africa vs Australia, Semi Final 2, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Prediction

STATS & NUMBERS

Relevant Numbers of South Africa players vs Australia in ODIs:

PLAYERBAT INNSRUNSAVG/SR50s/100sBOWL INNSWICKETSBOWL AVG/ECO
David Miller2593255/1076/2N/AN/AN/A
Heinrich Klaasen1253159/1232/2N/AN/AN/A
Aiden Markram1040245/1102/1N/AN/AN/A
Temba Bavuma627856/841/1N/AN/AN/A
Rassie van der Dussen623840/862/0N/AN/AN/A
Reeza Hendricks513527/650/0N/AN/AN/A
Marco Jansen516032/1240/061028/7.3
Andile Phehlukwayo710936/1220/0121830/6.1
Kagiso Rabada    142925/5.9
Lungi Ngidi    91919/5
Tabraiz Shamsi    81524/5
Keshav Maharaj    81128/4.2
Gerald Coetzee    4636/7.9
Quinton de Kock29101836/983/3N/AN/AN/A
Lizaad Williams       

Relevant Numbers of South Africa players at Eden Gardens in all T20s:

PLAYERBAT INNSRUNSAVG/SR50s/100sBOWL INNSWICKETSBOWL AVG/ECO
David Miller824561/1492/0N/AN/AN/A
Quinton de Kock55511/1100/0N/AN/AN/A
Aiden Markram15050/1921/0   
Heinirch Klaasen2350 outs, 142 SR    
Kagiso Rabada    24 
Marco Jansen    12 
Lungi Ngidi    11 

Points to Consider

  • Quinton de Kock faces some threats in this match: powerplay [Starc - 20 Inns, 7 Outs, 134(164)], vs off-spin of Maxwell [14 Inns, 4 Outs, 68(74)], and against Marcus Stoinis [7 Inns, 4 Outs, 46(55)]. He will be under threat particularly under lights where we have seen a lot of seam and movement.
  • Heinrich Klaasen is selected in just 34% of the teams but he was the second-highest run-scorer (243 Runs at 49 Avg) in the 5-match ODI series between the two teams prior to the World Cup. There is a possibility for early wickets at this ground, especially under lights, which means that the middle order will have to step up. Back him as a differential batter in your teams.
  • Keshav Maharaj recently went past Mohammad Siraj and became the Number 1 ranked ODI bowler in the ICC rankings. He was also the highest wicket-taker when these two sides met in the 5 match ODI series. If the team decides to include Tabraiz Shamsi, you can back him as a differential as well, as picked up 4 and 2 wickets in the two matches that he played in that series. We will make a call on this depending on the latest weather and pitch conditions.

Fantasy Notes (AUSTRALIA) - South Africa vs Australia, Semi Final 2, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Prediction

STATS & NUMBERS

Relevant Numbers of Australia players vs South Africa in ODIs:

PLAYERBAT INNSRUNSAVG/SR50s/100sBOWL INNSWICKETSBOWL AVG/ECO
David Warner29122642/1085/5N/AN/AN/A
Steven Smith 2070339/904/2N/AN/AN/A
Mitchell Marsh2359428/924/018881/6.3
Marnus Labuschagne947860/911/2N/AN/AN/A
Alex Carey1235529.5/852/0N/AN/AN/A
Travis Head1230628/1172/063 
Marcus Stoinis815119/881/081225/5.9
Glenn Maxwell1312610/840/0121130/5.1
Josh Inglis45614/1121/0N/AN/AN/A
Josh Hazlewood    152629/5.2
Mitchell Starc    152133/5.6
Adam Zampa    171947/6
Pat Cummins    121736/5.8
Sean Abbott    4535/5.9
Cameron Green21818/620/022 

Relevant Numbers of Australia players at Eden Gardens in all T20s:

PLAYERBAT INNSRUNSAVG/SR50s/100sBOWL INNSWICKETSBOWL AVG/ECO
Glenn Maxwell820629/1551/04146/11.5
Marcus Stoinis5359/1030/0   
David Warner715823/1231/0   
Steven Smith3258/810/0   
Josh Hazlewood    13 
Mitchell Starc    11 
Pat Cummins    32 

Points to Consider

  • The express pace and left-arm angle of Mitchell Starc can be threatening on any kind of pitch, especially on a pace-friendly surface aided by the overcast conditions, Australia will rely on him to hurry the batters and create wicket-taking opportunities, especially with the new ball. Apart from his bowling, he can be a handy lower-order batter. Back him as a differential - he is selected in just 23% of the teams currently.
  • David Warner struggles against left-arm pace in the powerplay and he will face Marco Jansen, who gave him a good challenge in the recent ODI series. Based on the official pitch report, we will make a call on him - on a surface with movement and bounce, the Australian opener can be considered as a risky drop option.
  • South Africa have been a team that has been more comfortable while batting first compared to chasing, where they have struggled and been at risk of collapsing. If South Africa are chasing, consider making combinations in favour of Australia, which includes loading up on their bowlers. 

Fantasy XI -  South Africa vs Australia, Semi Final 2, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Prediction

WK: Heinrich Klaasen

BAT: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh

AR: Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen

BOWL: Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Adam Zampa

C/VC: Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell

Differentials: Mitchell Starc (24%), Heinrich Klaasen (34%), Josh Hazlewood (31%)

C/VC Alternatives: Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Gerald Coetzee

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Stats Credit: Cricinfo, Cricmetric

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