Second semi-final of ICC Men’s World Cup between Australia and South Africa underway in Kolkata

The second semifinal match of ICC Cricket Men’s World Cup is underway between Australia and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first.

In the first semifinal yesterday, India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a mammoth target of 398 runs, New Zealand were all out for 327 in 48.5 overs. For India, Mohammed Shami scalped 7 wickets.

History was created at the Wankhede Stadium as Virat Kohli became the first player to claim 50 ODI hundreds. He overtook Sachin Tendulkar in the tally for most centuries in the format.