South Africa vs Australia, World Cup 2023: Head-to-head, top run-getter, top wicket-taker and more stats

The second semi-final in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup will see South Africa take on Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Five-time champions Australia, led by Pat Cummins, face off against South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, on Thursday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Australia will be keen to extend their winning streak and secure a spot in another World Cup final. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to break their knockout jinx in World Cup encounters. They have been a form side and will be looking to reach their maiden final. In the last encounter during the league phase last month, South Africa beat Australia by a convincing 134-run margin in Lucknow. These teams also clashed in September, with South Africa overcoming a 0-2 deficit to win the five-match ODI series 3-2.

Australia and South Africa have met each other over 100 times in ODIs, including a memorable World Cup semi-final in 1999. South Africa have played at Eden Gardens five times, winning twice and losing thrice. Australia, meanwhile, have played three games at the venue having won two and lost one. South Africa vs Australia: Head-to-head in ODIs In the 109 head-to-head ODIs between South Africa and Australia, South Africa hold the clear advantage with 55 victories compared to Australia’s 50. Three matches between the sides have ended in no result. Out of South Africa’s 55 wins, 27 were achieved batting first and 28 while chasing. Meanwhile, Australia won 17 times while chasing and 33 times while setting a target. South Africa vs Australia: World Cup performances In ODI World Cup history, South Africa have played 73 matches, winning 45, losing 25, tying 2, with one match ending up as a no-result. They have won 24 times batting first and 21 times while chasing, with their highest total being 428 and lowest 83. In 103 ODI World Cup matches, Australia have 76 wins, 25 losses, 1 tie, and 1 no result. They have won 48 times batting first and 28 times chasing, with their highest total being 417 and lowest 129. Top run-scorers and wicket-takers in World Cups South Africa Top run-scorer (All-time): AB de Villiers (1207 runs) Top run-scorer (Current): Quinton de Kock (1041 runs) Top wicket-taker (All-time): Imran Tahir (40 wickets) Top wicket-taker (Current): Kagiso Rabada (23 wickets) Australia  Top run-scorer (All-time): Ricky Ponting (1743 runs) Top run-scorer (Current): David Warner (1491 runs) Top wicket-taker (All-time): Glenn McGrath (71 wickets) Top wicket-taker (Current): Mitchell Starc (59 wickets)