Kolkata: The second ODI World Cup semi-final unfolds at the Eden Gardens Stadium between South Africa and Australia. However, rain on the match eve intensifies Australia’s concerns.
If the match is disrupted due to rain, South Africa will progress to the final, potentially eliminating the Kangaroos. Hosts India secured their place in the finals after defeating New Zealand.
The final showdown is set for November 19 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
If the match gets canceled due to rain or any other reason, the team with more points in the table will advance to the finals. In such a scenario, South Africa could potentially surpass Australia.
Notably, South Africa ranks second, while Australia holds the third position in the World Cup points table.
Rain has appeared before the start of the Australia vs. South Africa match, leaving the pitch covered. While the rain hasn’t commenced, light showers are disappointing Australian fans.
The timing of the coin toss remains uncertain. In the last 18 ODIs between Australia and South Africa, the African team dominated with 15 wins, while the Kangaroos secured only 3 victories.