South Africa vs Australia: What happens if SA vs AUS semi-final is washed out? Here's what will happen next

The eagerly awaited second semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 unfolded between South Africa and Australia on Thursday (November 16) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the weather forecast in the city has not been favourable for the fans looking forward to this exciting clash, as there is a possibility of rain disrupting the match in Kolkata.

In anticipation of a potential rain washout on November 16, a reserve day has been set for November 17 to complete the semi-final clash between the two sides.

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However, in the event of persistent rain affecting the reserve day as well, the team that secured a higher position on the points table during the group stage will progress to the final. In this scenario, South Africa, having finished second on the points table, would advance to the grand finale.

As of writing this article, 7 overs were completed, and the Proteas, who won the toss and opted to bat first, managed just 8 runs while losing two early wickets. Skipper Temba Bavuma departed for a duck, and Quinton de Kock went for just 3 runs.

Squads:

Australia Squad for WC: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.

South Africa Squad for WC: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.