South Africa vs Australia | South Africa has the opportunity to win the fifth consecutive ODI
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, South Africa vs Australia will face off in the World Cup. The match will start at 2 p.m. and the toss will take place at 1.30 p.m.
The two teams are playing for the second time in this World Cup.
Australia lost the first match against India by 6 wickets. South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs. The Australian team had to accept the series defeat against South Africa prior to the World Cup.
Our analysis will include the head-to-head records of both teams, the World Cup results, pitch conditions, and probable eleven players.
Head To Head Record – South Africa vs Australia
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As of now, Australia and South Africa have played two games in the ODI World Cup. Australia won three times, and South Africa won twice. One match was equal. Regarding head-to-head, both teams have played 108 ODIs. Australia won 50 matches and South Africa won 55. There were three ties and one draw between the teams.
Aiden Markram – Most Scoring Batsman For South Africa
Over the last five matches, South Africa has won four of them. If South Africa wins today, it will be their fifth consecutive win. With respect to the batting, Aiden Markram has scored the most. In terms of bowling, Marco Jansen tops the team.
Marnus Labuschagne Most Scoring Batsman For Australia
Marnus Labuschagne has scored the highest score for Australia this year. He has also scored a century. Adam Zampa has bowled well in bowling.
Pitch
It has been 4 ODIs here so far. The first batting team has won two matches, and the first bowling team has won two matches. Spinners are receiving help on the stadium’s wicket alone. In the evening, there is a dew, and catching the ball can be difficult. The first inning averages 220 runs.
The weather good
In Lucknow, there is no possibility of rain. Therefore, you can expect a match between the two powerful teams on October 12. During this period, the moisture will be about 43%. There will be 10 kilometers per hour of wind speed. Due to the high moisture levels and low wind speed, players are likely to look sweaty.
Two Memorable Matches – South Africa vs Australia
In the 1999 World Cup Super 6, South Africa scored 271 runs and Australia lost three wickets in 30.5 overs, scoring 152 runs. When Skipper Steve Waugh came to the creation, Herschelle Gibbs missed an easy catch on the ball that was pitched by Alan Donald. As a result of Steve Waugh’s 120 runs, Australia won the match by five wickets in two balls.
Australia was all out for 213 runs in the semi-finals of 1999. South Africa also scored only 213 runs in response. The match ended in a tie; Australia made it to the final by a good score in Super 6. Australia was also the world champion in 1999.
The Possible Team
South Africa – Temba Bavuma (Captain), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi and Lungi Ngidi.
Australia – Pat Cummins (Captain), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carry (WK), Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Stark and Josh Hazlewood.