Bavuma hamstring strain shows 'improvement', but Proteas skipper continues to be 'monitored'

11.11.2023 - 15:45 news24.com

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma sustained a right hamstring strain during Friday's Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan in Ahmedabad.5 talking points | SA v Afghanistan: Proteas' chasing jitters calmed, somewhat ...In a statement released on Saturday afternoon, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Bavuma was assessed by the Proteas' medical team and "showed an improvement overnight".

It remains unsure if Bavuma will be fit for Thursday's semi-final against Australia in Kolkata, but CSA said he would "continue to be monitored and managed by the medical team".CSA added that seamer Lizaad Williams, who returned home earlier this week for the birth of his child, will return to India on Sunday.

Visit News24's Cricket World Cup 2023 zone for fixtures, profiles, top stories Meanwhile, New Zealand were assured of a place in the semi-finals on Saturday after Pakistan failed to overhaul them during their concluding group game against England.Pakistan, the 1992 champions, needed to beat England by 287 runs to squeeze into the semi-finals at the Kiwis' expense on net run rate.However, England batted first, closing off that avenue, and Pakistan's fate was then sealed when they were faced with the impossible task of scoring over 300 runs by the 40th ball of their reply to the champions' 337-9.New Zealand will face hosts India in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday, before Australia and South Africa clash 24 hours later.

cricket Proteas cwc 2023 Temba Bavuma Csa Australia South Africa New Zealand India Afghanistan Pakistan

Thursday turned out be an another heartbreak for South Africa as Australia crushed their hopes of lifting the ODI World Cup 2023 title. The Proteas faced a shocking three-wicket defeat against the Aussies in the semi-final, which turned out to be a low-scoring thriller in Kolkata. Chasing a below-par score of 213, Australia lost kept on losing wickets at regular intervals but Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc held their nerves and took their side across the line with 16 balls to spare.

Australia Beat South Africa To Set Up Cricket World Cup Final Date With India

Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a World Cup final clash with India after a tense three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata on Thursday. Chasing a tricky 213 for victory, Australia wobbled after Head hit 62 but Steve Smith (30) and Josh Inglis (28) helped the five-time champions reach their target with 16 balls to spare in the second semi-final in Kolkata.

South Africa vs Australia Semi-Final Live Score Updates, World Cup 2023: Covers off But Rain Threat Looms On Australia vs South Africa Semi-Final

SA vs AUS, World Cup 2023 Semi-Final, Live Updates: The rain has currently stopped in Kolkata and covers have been taken off the field. However, the rain threat still looms over the semi-final clash between South Africa and Australia.

South Africa Predicted XI vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Will Bavuma Make Changes?

South Africa will be up against Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. South Africa head into the semi-finals on a strong note, concluding their league campaign with a five-wicket victory over giant killers Afghanistan. The Proteas finished second with 14 points from nine matches. They only lost against the Netherlands and hosts India. Opening batsman Quinton de Kock is currently in excellent form while Aiden Markram has proven to be one of the top run-scorers for the Proteas in the tournament. The contributions of Heinrich Klaasen and the all-rounder Marco Jansen have added significant impetus to the side led by Temba Bavuma. The bowling department is led by Kagiso Rabada, who has claimed 12 wickets so far. Gerald Coetzee stands among the top three wicket-takers in the tournament, enhancing the team's bowling capabilities.

South Africa vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips

South Africa will be up against Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, November 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. The South African cricket team concluded their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by securing the second spot in the league table with 14 points from nine matches. They notched up seven victories and faced two losses. The Proteas' run to the semi-finals has been powered by Quinton de Kock, who is the team's leading run-scorer. Captain Temba Bavuma commands a potent bowling line-up, featuring pacers Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada and spinner Kesha Maharaj.