Return of these veterans is certain, Bavuma is also ready; AUS-SA's playing 11 could be like this in the second semi-final

The second semi-final of the World Cup 2023 between South Africa and Australia will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Australia had rested its key players against Bangladesh, who will return in this match. The Proteas team will also take the field with strong players. Australia and South Africa can take the field today with this playing 11.

After being rested in the last league match against Bangladesh, Glenn Maxwell will return to the playing eleven in the semi-final match against South Africa. Maxwell single-handedly got Australia a ticket to the semi-finals by playing a memorable inning of 201 runs against Afghanistan. If Maxwell returns to the team, either Marnus Labuschagne or Marcus Stoinis will have to sit out.

At the same time, Mitchell Starc's return to the team against South Africa is also considered certain. However, there is some doubt about Starc's fitness. If Starc returns to the playing eleven, Sean Abbott will have to sit on the bench.

There is a big question over the fitness of South African captain Temba Bavuma. However, Bavuma took part in the practice session in Kolata, due to which it is believed that he will be fully fit by the semi-final match. The team had rested its main fast bowler Marco Jensen against Afghanistan, so he will return to the playing eleven against Australia. Andile Phehlukwayo will have to sit out when Jensen returns to the team.

SA vs AUS Semifinal Probable Playing 11

• South Africa Probable Playing 11: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Adam Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jensen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
• Australia Probable Playing 11: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.