Watch a South Africa vs Australia live stream
Looking for a free South Africa vs Australia live stream? Every game is FREE on the Hotstar mobile app in India. The match is also free on 9Now in Australia. If you live in India or Australia but you're away from home right now you can use a VPN to unblock the free stream from anywhere. Full details on how to do that just below.
South Africa vs Australia: preview
The second semifinal, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, brings together two teams with vastly differing World Cup pedigree. No team has won the World Cup nearly as many times as Australia’s five. South Africa have never made it to a final. South Africa have lost all four of their semifinals; Australia have won seven of their eight. Chalk, meet cheese.
South Africa have a reputation as chokers. They are good at winning World Cup matches, just not the crucial ones. Their win percentage of 64% in World Cups is only bettered by India (68%) and Australia (75%) and, yet, when it comes to the knockouts, not so much.
South Africa’s most notorious choke was in the 1999 semi against Australia. Needing nine off the final over with one wicket left, South African Lance Klusener clouted the first two balls for four. Thereafter, it was panicky running, or lack of it, between the wickets, for two successive balls, the second of which ended up with Klusener and non-striker Allan Donald both at the non-striker’s end. Donald then dropped his bat. He set off without it and was run out by almost the entire length of the pitch.
The Proteas have a good recent record against the Aussies. They have won 15 of their last 18 ODI meetings. When they met in the group stage of this tournament, in the second round of matches, South Africa won by 134 runs. Since then, Australia have gone seven matches unbeaten; South Africa have won five and lost two.
South Africa look marginally the better side, but they will need to overcome not only Australia but their own hoodoo. Read on as we explain how to watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup and get a South Africa vs Australia live stream online from wherever you are, including for FREE in some places.
FREE South Africa vs Australia live streams
Where to watch FREE South Africa vs Australia live streams
Every game of the 2023 Cricket World Cup will be live streamed for FREE via the Hotstar app for mobiles in India. In Australia, you can watch this match, the second semifinal and the final itself for free on the 9Now streaming service.
In Pakistan, select 2023 Cricket World Cup games are being shown for free on PTV Sports. In the UK, the final will be shown for FREE on My5.
Are you from any of these countries but planning to travel during the tournament? Use a cricket VPN to unblock your usual stream from anywhere. Details below.
How to watch South Africa vs Australia live stream from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official broadcasting options for more cricket-loving countries (and the US!), but if you're outside your country of residence - whether that's India, Pakistan, Australia or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the 2023 Cricket World Cup via your typical broadcasting service, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
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How to watch South Africa vs Australia live stream in the US (and Canada)
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