16 Nov, 23:07 (IST)

After the restart following the slight drizzle, there was no interruption and fans could witness full fifty overs of play and a thriller. Using the conditions to their favour, Australia enter the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final and will play against India on November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

16 Nov, 15:45 (IST)

Good news for the fans as it was indeed a drizzle and the umpires have walked into the middle and some of the covers have started coming off as well, A restart time is also given by the umpires. Play to resume at 3:55 PM IST. 

16 Nov, 15:16 (IST)

The drizzle has come in and got heavy enough for play to be stopped by the umpires. The players have walked back into the dressing room and covers are firmly in place. It is still a drizzle but it can be persistent. 

16 Nov, 14:06 (IST)

The South Africa vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal has started at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with there being no rain so far, The conditions are still overcast. 

16 Nov, 13:39 (IST)

South Africa have chosen to bat first in the second semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The conditions are still pretty gloomy and the Proteas will look to make a big score. Australia on the other hand, will hope to use the overcast conditions to their advantage and take a few early wickets. 

16 Nov, 13:29 (IST)

The covers have been removed from the Eden Gardens outfield and there has been no rain so far. But the threat has not diminished. The toss is going to go ahead as scheduled, at 1:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).

16 Nov, 13:05 (IST)

There is no rain at the Eden Gardens so far but with a cloudy sky above, one cannot rule out the threat of a downpour impacting the match. The whole ground has been covered keeping this in mind. 

Australia and South Africa are slated to lock horns in what is expected to be a thrilling contest in the second ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. But fans and players would also have an eye on the weather above as there is a rain threat looming large on this match. So far, rain has led to only one match being washed out in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023--the Pakistan vs Australia game where the Green Shirts emerged triumphant via the DLS method. Not very long before the match gets underway, the covers have been brought on at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with there being a light drizzle. South Africa vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final, Kolkata Weather Report: Check Out Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at Eden Gardens.

There remains a big chance of rain hampering proceedings in the South Africa vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal game in Kolkata. The weather in the City of Joy will experience rainfall on November 16 according to an official of the Met Department, according to the Indian Express. Fans as well as players would want the rain clouds to stay away in Kolkata so that a full-fledged match is played. However, the ICC have assigned a reserve day (November 17) should rain make it impossible for play to resume or even commence. South Africa vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinal Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch SA vs AUS CWC Match Live Telecast on TV?

India have reached the final already with a memorable victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which was played on November 15. Which of these two teams will meet India in the final? Stay tuned to find out!