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AUS vs SA Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of 7th Champions Trophy Match

Kaushik Kashyap

Australia will take on South Africa. [Source - ICC/CSA/X.com]Australia will take on South Africa. [Source - ICC/CSA/X.com]

On Tuesday, the two of the heavyweights Australia and South Africa are set to take on each other in the 7th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy. The anticipated Group B encounter will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

The 2-times champions Australia finally broke their curse in Champions Trophy after finding themselves on the winning side in this competition for the first time in three editions. They defeated England in the first match of their campaign by chasing down a record 351-run total and must be boasting with confidence ahead of what can be a tournament deciding match for them.

On the other hand, South Africa defeated a spirited Afghanistan side last week and kicked off their campaign in style. Ahead of the face-off against the Aussies, Temba Bavuma and his men will be aiming to continue their winning ways and bolster their chances to make it to the semi-final stage.

AUS vs SA: Historical Overview In ODIs and Champions Trophy

In what has been a very close head to head battle, Australia and South Africa came up against each other in the ODI format for the first time way back in 1992. Since then, a total of 110 ODIs have been played between these two sides with South Africa winning 55 times and Australia emerging victorious on 51 occasions. Additionally, there are three fixtures ending in a tie and one with no results.

When it comes to the Champions Trophy, Australia and South Africa have not played each other in this competition yet. This for the first time, in the ninth edition we will see these two giants taking on each other in what can be a contest for the ages.

Australia And South Africa's Playing XIs In Last Match

Australia’s playing XI in last match

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

South Africa’s Playing XI in last match

Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markran, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Top Run-Scorers in AUS vs SA ODIs

We have considered only the active players for this section.

David Miller - 1033 runs

The South African white-ball genius, David Miller tops the list of current players from both the sides with the highest number of runs in AUS vs SA ODIs. In 26 innings against the Aussies, Miller has amassed 1033 runs at an average of 57.38. 

Steven Smith - 733 runs

Steven Smith is also featured here as one of the top active batters who have done extremely well against South Africa in this format. Since his first appearance against South Africa in 2011, Smith has managed 733 runs at an average of 38.57, including two hundreds and four fifties across 21 innings.

Heinrich Klaasen - 578 runs

Known as one of the better white ball batters currently in world cricket, Heinrich Klaasen has had a consistent performance against Australia in ODIs. In a total of 13 outings against them since 2018, Klaasen has scored 578 runs at an average of 57.80 and a strike-rate of 120.16 with two hundreds and two fifties.

Top Wicket-Takers In AUS vs SA ODIs

We have considered only the active players for this section.

Kagiso Rabada - 30 wickets

The ace pacer has always proved to be a threat for the Aussies as he has a total of 30 scalps at an average of 25.50 in 15 innings he has bowled against them.

Lungi Ngidi - 19 wickets

Lungi Ngidi has a terrific record against Australia in this format. The premier seamer has bagged an impressive 19 wickets in just 9 outings against Australia since his first meeting in 2018. 

Adam Zampa - 19 wickets

Adam Zampa finds himself at third position in this list of active bowlers in both the squads with highest wickets in ODIs involving Australia and South Africa. In 18 face-offs, the leg-spinner has bagged 19 wickets at an average of 49.68 and a strike-rate of 48.2.

AUS vs SA Key Stats

Australia's Key Records

  • Travis Head vs Marco Jansen in ODIs - 5 innings, 0 dismissal, 86 runs and 153.6 strike-rate.
  • Josh Inglis has been Australia’s best ODI batter since 2024 - 361 runs, 51.57 average and 118.75 strike-rate. 
  • Travis Head has managed to play throughout the powerplay only once in seven ODIs since 2024 - 162 runs, 27 average and 114.89 strike-rate.
  • Matthew Short , who scored a magnificent 63-run innings against England, has got out to left-arm pacers two times in 3 innings since 2024 - 27 runs, 13.50 average and 100 strike-rate.
  • Australia against left-arm spinners in ODIs since 2024 - 14 dismissals, 17.79 average and 82.45 strike-rate.

South Africa’s Key Records

  • Heinrich Klaasen against right-arm leg-spinners in ODIs since 2024 - 3 innings, 40 runs, 0 dismissals and 95.24 strike-rate.
  • Ryan Rickelton has been impressive early in his ODI career as he has scored 274 runs in five matches at an average of 54.80, including a century in the last game.
  • David Miller in ODIs since 2024 - 46 runs, 15.33 average and 73.02 strike-rate.
  • Lungi Ngidi has taken a wicket against Australia in ODIs since 2020 in every 18.8 deliveries possessing an average of 14.87 (15 wickets).
  • Head vs Ngidi in ODIs - 15 runs, 7.5 average, 2 dismissals and 60 strike-rate.
  • Aiden Markram against Nathan Ellis in ODIs - 51 runs, 0 dismissal and 145.7 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In AUS vs SA

  • Adam Zampa (32) needs 4 wickets to overtake the great Shane Warne (35) and become the spinner with highest wickets for Australia in ICC ODI tournaments.
  • Kagiso Rabada (7) is one wicket away from becoming the highest wicket-taker for South Africa against Australia in ICC ODI events.
  • Steven Smith (17073) is 40 runs away from becoming the fifth highest run-scorer for Australia in international cricket.