South Africa Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup—The Complete Guide.
Can South Africa conquer the World Cup? How does their schedule look? We will answer all of your questions.
Let’s dive in.
Key Takeaways
- South Africa begin their opening match against Sri Lanka on October 7, 2023 and play their last group stage match against Afghanistan on November 10, 2023.
- The high stakes South Africa vs New Zealand match is scheduled on November 1, 2023 at in Pune.
- All of South Africa’s matches are Day-Night affairs, scheduled to begin at 2 PM local time.
Cricket World Cup 2023 – South Africa Fixtures
| Fixture | Opposition | Date (Local Time) | Venue |
| SA vs SL | Sri Lanka | October 7, 2023 (2 PM) | Delhi |
| SA vs Aus | Australia | October 12, 2023 (2 PM) | Lucknow |
| SA vs Neth | Netherlands | October 17, 2023 (2 PM) | Dharamsala |
| SA vs Eng | England | October 21, 2023 (2 PM) | Mumbai |
| SA vs Bang | Bangladesh | October 24, 2023 (2 PM) | Mumbai |
| SA vs Pak | Pakistan | October 27, 2023 (2 PM) | Chennai |
| SA vs NZ | New Zealand | November 1, 2023 (2 PM) | Pune |
| SA vs Ind | India | November 5, 2023 (2 PM) | Kolkata |
| SA vs Afg | Afghanistan | November 10, 2023 (2 PM) | Ahmedabad |
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South Africa Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup: List of South Africa’s World Cup Fixtures
1. South Africa vs. Sri Lanka – Oct 7, 2023
SA vs SL 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Delhi
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs SL 2023 Preview
South Africa’s opening match is against Sri Lanka, a team that has had a series of ups and downs in recent times. Both teams will be looking to start on a winning note to set a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.
2. South Africa vs. Australia – Oct 12, 2023
SA vs Aus 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Lucknow
- Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Aus 2023 Preview
Rematch of the recent SA-Aus bilateral series. Both teams will have seen each other a lot recently. At Lucknow, it will be a battle of spin. With QDK, Markram, and Klaasen on their side, I am giving this one to the Proteas.
3. South Africa vs. Netherlands – Oct 17, 2023
SA vs Neth 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Dharamsala
- Stadium: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Neth 2023 Preview
South Africa will face Netherlands in their third match. Despite Netherlands being a team of lesser experience, South Africa cannot afford to take them lightly and will need to bring their top performance to secure victory.
4. South Africa vs. England – Oct 21, 2023
SA vs Eng 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Mumbai
- Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Eng 2023 Preview
In Mumbai, the chasing team usually wins. Expect this to be a high scorer. Long time IPL franchise for Quinton de Kock, can he bring them home? Also, watch out for Jos Buttler from the opposition. He loves to play in Mumbai.
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5. South Africa vs. Bangladesh – Oct 24, 2023
SA vs Ban 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Mumbai
- Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Ban 2023 Preview
Bakc to back matches at the same ground, South Africa will be the favorites on this one.
6. South Africa vs. Pakistan – Oct 27, 2023
SA vs Pak 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Chennai
- Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Pak 2023 Preview
South Africa meets Pakistan next, a team that can be highly competitive on their day. It will be a closely contested match, and South Africa will need to play at their best to secure a win.
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7. South Africa vs. New Zealand – Nov 1, 2023
SA vs NZ 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Pune
- Stadium: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs NZ 2023 Preview
South Africa-New Zealand has been an underrated World Cup rivalry i over the past couple of decades. Expect this one to be just as close.
8. South Africa vs. India – Nov 5, 2023
SA vs Ind 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Kolkata
- Stadium: Eden Gardens
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Ind 2023 Preview
South Africa’s penultimate group-stage match is against India, one of the tournament favorites. South Africa will need to bring their best form to this match to ensure a strong finish to the group stages.
9. South Africa vs. Afghanistan – Nov 10, 2023
SA vs Afg 2023 ODI World Cup Details
- Venue: Ahmedabad
- Stadium: Narendra Modi Stadium
- Time: 2:00 PM Local (8:30 AM GMT)
SA vs Afg 2023 Preview
Despite being expected to win, South Africa should not underestimate Afghanistan.
Final Thoughts
If South Africa play to their potential, they have a good chance of making it to the knockout stages.
England & Australia are South Africa’s big name opponents in the first few games. If they can defeat these two, they will definitely be favorites to go through the semis.
They have an excellent squad but as shown against Australia in T20s, they can fall apart easily as well.
What do you all think?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – South Africa Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup
Key players to watch out for from the South African side are Quinton de Kock with his aggressive batting style and the duo of Anrich Nortje & Kagiso Rabada with his penetrating bowling. These players could heavily influence South Africa’s performance in the tournament. Klaasen has been in top notch form recently as well.
South Africa will be up against a number of strong teams in the group stages, which includes Pakistan, India, and Australia. These matches will test South Africa’s adaptability and consistency throughout the tournament. How they play spin and bowl spin will determine how far they go.
South Africa should focus on capitalizing on their strong fields, such as their fast bowling and aggressive batting. Further, they need to demonstrate consistency in their performance and strategic adaptability against each opponent. Going hard early with Markram, QDK, and Klaasen will be key.
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