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ICC World Cup 2023, AUS vs SA | Five Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lnlj5hzaAustralia vs South Africa will be a fascinating clash (X.com)

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is abuzz with anticipation as powerhouses Australia and South Africa gear up to lock horns in Match 10 of World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 12.

AUS vs SA: Players battles to watch out for

While Australia will be keen to bounce back from their defeat against India, the Proteas are on a high, having not only secured a massive victory over Sri Lanka but also creating history with the highest score in World Cup history.

Ahead of the AUS vs SA clash, here’s a look at the top five player battles that promise to be the cynosure of all eyes in this marquee clash.

David Warner vs Lungi Ngidi

image-lnlj7ut7Lungi Ngidi (Twitter)

The Australian dynamo, David Warner, often known to take games away single-handedly, has found himself chained when facing Ngidi. In their head-to-head battle, Warner has managed to score only 21 runs from 24 balls with a strike rate of 87.5. With a whopping 15 of those deliveries being dot balls and Warner being dismissed three times, Ngidi has successfully kept his average at just 7.0.

Quinton de Kock vs Mitchell Starc

image-lnlj9ikcQuinton de Kock (Twitter)

De Kock's duel with Starc reflects a mix of endurance and dominance. Scoring 98 runs from 129 deliveries, de Kock has endured 83 dot balls, indicating Starc's ability to bowl tight lines to him. However, de Kock's strike rate of 76.0 and an average of 24.5 also signify his resilience. Their duel has seen Starc dismissing De Kock four times, making this as a battle of persistence versus precision.


Heinrich Klaasen vs Adam Zampa

image-lnlja9ugAdam Zampa (Twitter)

A rollercoaster of a rivalry, Klaasen's onslaught against Zampa in their recent ODI series was historic. Accumulating 98 runs from a mere 76 balls, Klaasen has a strike rate of 128.9 against the leg-spinner. Despite this aggression, Zampa has managed to dismiss Klaasen three times, making this a classic case of attack versus counter-attack.

Mitchell Marsh vs Kagiso Rabada

image-lnljcpbwKagiso Rabada (Twitter)

Marsh has exhibited exhibits sheer aggression when facing Rabada. Scoring 48 runs off just 31 deliveries, Marsh's strike rate touches a breathtaking 154.8. However, Rabada, with his raw pace and seam movement, has dismissed Marsh twice, ensuring that this duel remains evenly matched.

Steve Smith vs Keshav Maharaj

image-lnlje1itSteve Smith (Twitter)

Australia's batting mainstay, Steve Smith has a well-documented vulnerability against left-arm spin, a fact highlighted by his recent dismissal to Ravindra Jadeja. This sets the stage for an enticing battle against South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj against whom he has scored 18 runs off 20 balls. Despite Smith maintaining a decent strike rate of 90.0 against Maharaj, the spinner will fancy his chances, banking on the psychological edge of Smith's well-documented weakness.