In the midst of the riveting multi-format series between South Africa (SA) and Australia (AUS), both teams are poised for a competitive showdown. This battle will unfold across five One-Day International (ODI) matches, with South Africa eager to bounce back after a challenging T20I series where they faced defeat in every three games.
On the flip side, Australia enters the ODI series riding a wave of confidence following their triumph in the T20I series. They are determined to replicate their stellar performance and emerge victorious in this five-match ODI series, aiming to clinch the overall victory.
SA vs AUS Match Details:
Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI Match
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Date & Time: Thursday, September 7, 04:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: FanCode
SA vs AUS Pitch Report:
The surface at the Mangaung Oval is quite balanced. Chasing the target down is preferred on this pitch, and the average score on the pitch is 260 runs from the 62 matches that have been played. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head:
| Matches | South Africa | Australia | NR | Tied |
| 103 | 51 | 48 | 1 | 3 |
SA vs AUS Probable Playing XI
South Africa (SA):
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Australia (AUS):
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter:
Mitchell Marsh (Australia):
Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh could be the best batter in the side’s upcoming clash against South Africa in the first ODI. It is worth noting that Marsh has been in sensational form as of late, and he will look to follow it up in the ODI series as well.
Probable Best Bowler:
Adam Zampa (Australia):
Australia’s Adam Zampa could be the best bowler in the first ODI of the five-match series. Zampa’s decisiveness in crunch moments and his ability to break partnerships could prove handy for the Aussies in the upcoming fixture..
