As today is the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, and South Africa and Australia are playing in Kolkata where there is prediction of rain!

The rain might play spoilsport in today's South Africa vs Australia semi-final.

The Kolkata weather adds an element of uncertainty to the match. According to The Weather Channel, there's a 50 per cent chance that showers might hit Kolkata on Thursday (Nov 16) and wash away the Australia vs New Zealand semi-final match. The humidity will be 77 per cent in the afternoon, and the maximum temperature will be 26 degrees Celsius.

ICC has kept Friday (Nov 17) as a reserve day in case rain washes out the South Africa vs Australia match on Thursday (Nov 16).

If the rain persists on the reserve day, the team that finished higher on the points table during the league stage will qualify for the World Cup 2023 final.

According to the weather forecast, there is an 80% chance of rain on the reserve day. Therefore, if it continues to rain on Friday, South Africa, who finished second in the points table, will advance to the finals.

Now as its raining in Kolkata, and there is delay because of the rain, let's see are both team able to play today's match or it goes to the reserve day.