South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the World Cup semi-final clash at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar stated that the Indian team "deserves" to be in the final following their 70-run triumph over New Zealand in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins addressed concerns of rain looming over the second semi-final clash between the Baggy Greens and South Africa at Eden Gardens.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins gave a positive update about the availability of all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stating that he is fit to feature against South Africa in their World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa.
Australia's assistant coach Andre Borovec is set to to take charge of the senior team for the first time in their upcoming five-match T20I series against India which is slated to begin next Thursday in Visakhapatnam.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that their opener Travis Head is likely to go for a scan on Thursday to get an update on his injury ahead of their clash against South Africa in the ongoing World Cup.
In the post-match presentation, Marsh said, "That's the definition of a tough day at the office. Klaasen was just amazing today. It was a tough day. We were put under a lot of pressure towards the back end there."
Australia are waiting to see whether Head will be fit in time to play at the World Cup as head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed after the game that the left-hander had picked up a fracture.