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The semi-final is being played between Australia and South Africa at Eden Gardens.
Rain is likely on Thursday and Friday.
New Delhi. The World Cup (World Cup 2023) has moved into its third dose of excitement. The finalists have been decided for the mega event. India qualified for the final after defeating New Zealand in the first semi-final. Meanwhile, the second semi-final between Australia vs South Africa (AUS vs SA) is looming. The match is scheduled for November 16, with a 50 percent chance of rain. At the same time, November 17 was kept as a reserve day, which appeared to be fraught with more problems. If the match is washed away due to rain on both days, then the hopes of the Kangaroo team will be dashed.
The toss has been taken without any delay for the second semi-final match between South Africa and Australia. Captain Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first. Covers were seen on the ground before the toss, which in a way gave an ominous signal. In such a situation, it can be estimated that rain can spoil the match. Although a reserve day has been kept for this match, according to the weather report, Friday seems to be full of rain. In such a situation, if this great match falls victim to rain, then the Australian team will be out.
When will the match be played on Reserve Day?
If both teams play at least 20 overs in the semi-final match, the result of the match will be known. But if rain does not permit 20 overs to be played, the match will be moved to Reserve Day. If 19 overs are played in a 50 over match and the match is stopped due to rain. But after a while the rain stops, the teams take the field again for the 46 over game and the rain returns before the first ball is bowled. In such a situation, a full 50 over game can be played on a reserve day. But if the team plays 20 overs, only 46 overs will be played on the reserve day. Overs can also be reduced as per requirement.
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How will Australia fare?
If the first match against South Africa is interrupted due to rain and the match goes to Reserve Day, the hopes of the Kangaroo team will be dashed. There is a possibility of heavy rain on the reserve day, if the match is canceled on the reserve day as well, the team that performs well in the tournament will enter the finals. In such a situation, if it rains on both the days, the Australian team may be out of the World Cup.
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Tags: Australia, South Africa, World Cup 2023
First published: November 16, 2023, 15:17 IST

