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Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | SA vs AUS, 1st T20I - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams

image-llxhi0y3SA vs AUS: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 1st T20I (Source: Twitter)

Hosts South Africa (SA) will take on the Australia (AUS) in the 1st match of the Three-Match T20I series. The match will start at 9:30 PM IST on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 & the venue for this game will be the iconic Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban, SA.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.

Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the T20I series against Australia. After playing their last International Cricket in May 2023, South Africa will play international cricket after three months of break. The key players of South Africa are Skipper Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen, Dewald Brevis, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lungi Ngidi.

On the other hand, Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia (AUS) in the T20I series for the first time in his career. The key players of Australia are captain Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, and Jason Behrendorff.

However, both squads will be missing some of their seasoned campaigners due to World Cup preparation.

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SA vs AUS, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

South Africa: L-W-L-L-L

Australia: W-W-W-L-L


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Pitch Report

The Kingsmead pitch has proven to be a good supporter for bowlers, offering them a significant advantage in the T20 format. With an average first innings score of 146 and second innings score of 131, it’s clear that the track provides substantial assistance to the bowling side. So, selecting bowl first will be an optimum choice for the toss-winning skipper.


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Top Player Picks

Mitchell Marsh (AUS)

  • Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh could be the best batter in the side’s upcoming T20I match against South Africa.
  • Marsh has been in terrific form recently,  With 190 runs in his last eight matches, Marsh could be a key player.

Lungi Ngidi (SA)

  •  South African pacer Lungi Ngidi could be expected to be the best bowler in the forthcoming T20I against Australia. 
  • It is worth noting that Ngidi has been one of the best players for South Africa, and with 11 wickets in seven matches.

Reeza Hendricks (SA)

  • Reeza Hendricks is in top form with the bat. 
  • The 34-year-old top-order batter has amassed 1544 runs at an average of 31.51 in T20I cricket.

Aiden Markram (SA)

  • Aiden Markram has been excellent with the bat in last few months or so in T20Is. 
  • He has aggregated 966 runs at an average of 40.25 and he is striking at 150.23 as well.

Adam Zampa (AUS)

  • Adam Zampa, the leg-break googly bowler, has been incredibly consistent with the ball.
  • He picked 82 wickets in 72 T20I matches with economy rate of just 6.93.


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario
Captain
Vice-captain
If SA Bat FirstAiden MarkramMitchell Marsh
If AUS Bat FirstMitchell MarshLungi Ngidi


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

Both teams boast of some excellent top-order batters and wicket-taking options with the ball and they are going to be the key. Considering the strength of both teams, Australia will win this match.


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis
Batters: Travis Head, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi, Nathan Ellis

Captain: Reeza Hendricks
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis

SA: 4 Players, AUS: 7 Players


SA vs AUS, Match 1 : Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis
Batters: Tim David, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short
Bowlers: T Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Nathan Ellis

Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain: Lungi Ngidi

SA: 5 Players, AUS: 6 Players