Australia are leading the ODI series by 2-1 scoreline (x.com)
South Africa and Australia will be up against each other in the fourth ODI of the five-match series. The enthralling contest will take place at the Super Sports Park in Centurion, on Friday, September 15th.
SA vs AUS: Team Previews
South Africa
Aiden Markram scored unbeaten century in the last game. [PC: X]
After losing the first two ODIs, South Africa got themselves back in the contest with a huge win in the third ODI in Potchefstroom. Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock laid the early foundation with the bat, which was followed by an Aiden Markram century to take South Africa to an above-par total.
Thereafter, Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaja were the stars with the ball as the spin duo played a huge role in triggering an Australian collapse which ensured South Africa get across the line and comeback in the series.
Heading into the fourth ODI, South Africa will be hoping to continue their winning momentum, square the series 2-2 and make it to the decider on Sunday, in Johannesburg.
Australia
Travis Head and David Warner [PC: X]
On the other hand, Australia has been flawless despite missing some of their key regulars in the squad. However, they fell short of sealing the series in the last game and will be looking to complete the task in this match.
David Warner and Travis Head's ruthless batting upfront has been the biggest factor behind Australia's dominance throughout the series. From a bowling perspective, it has been a complete team performance with the ball as well with each and every one contributing at some stage.
Coming into this match, captain Mitchell Marsh will be hoping his side to bounce back from the last defeat and take an unassailable lead of 3-1, sealing their first ODI in South Africa after more than a decade. Overall, with South Africa coming back to form, taking on the five-time World champions, an exciting ODI contest awaits at Centurion.
SA vs AUS: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | September 15, 4:30 PM IST |
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Venue | Super Sports Park, Centurion |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Star Sports Network and FanCode |
SA vs AUS: Centurion Pitch Report
The pitch at the Super Sports Park in Centurion is generally a good one for the batters. Batters will get enough assistance to make significant impact in the game. However, seam bowlers might get some help as the conditions will improve for them as the game goes on. Team winning the toss should bat first as chasing will be a safer choice on this surface. The first innings score is expected to go past 300.
SA vs AUS: Probable Playing 11
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Tim David, Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
SA vs AUS: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Role | Players |
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Wicketkeepers | Quinton de Kock |
Batters | Temba Bavuma, David Warner, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne |
All-rounders | Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis |
Bowlers | Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Adam Zampa |
Captain | David Warner |
Vice Captain | Gerald Coetzee |
SA vs AUS: Winner Prediction
Even though South Africa made a brilliant comeback to win the last match, Australia will start this game as favourites and is expected to seal the series with one game remaining