Fresh off a monumental win over Sri Lanka, South Africa will hope to continue their momentum when they face off against a struggling Australia in the upcoming appearance of the ICC ODI World Cup. The Aussies fell victim to hosts India in their opening match, suffering a six-wicket defeat. The Pat Cummins-led side will look to bounce back against South Africa to achieve their maiden success in the tournament. The match between Australia and South Africa will be hosted at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on October 12.
South Africa enjoyed a run-fest in their last appearance against Sri Lanka. Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram all registered triple-digit scores, helping their team post 428 runs on the board. Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller also showcased their big-hitting prowess in brief cameos. In response, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 326 runs in 44.5 overs.
Australia’s first game turned out to be a low-scoring affair. Only David Warner and Steve Smith shone with the bat, scoring 41 and 46 runs respectively. Coming in to defend, Josh Hazlewood got three wickets under his belt but failed to take his side across the victory line. Among the other Aussie bowlers, Mitchell Starc picked one wicket.
Pitch Report:
The wicket at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow is known for its sluggish nature. Spinners are expected to dominate the proceedings on this dry surface. Pacers, however, may come in handy with the new ball. They will need to reduce the pace of the ball to achieve success in the death overs. The Lucknow track will demand the batters to wait for the ball to find a proper connection. The chasing side will have more chances to have the last laugh. So the captain winning the toss will no doubt elect to field first.
Weather Report:
The weather in Lucknow is expected to remain mostly cloudy on October 12. There is no possibility of rain to play a spoilsport during the ODI World Cup match between Australia and South Africa. The temperature could hover around 21 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 45-62 percent. The wind speed will be around 8-11 km/h during the 50-over clash.
Australia vs South Africa ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Full Squads:
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams
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