Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023 between SA vs AUS to be played in Bloemfontein.
After a one-sided T20I series, Australia and South Africa will come face-to-face in a five-match ODI series. Australia won the three-match T20I series 3-0 under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh. They will look to continue their dominance in the 50-over format as well.
The first ODI will take place on September 7 (Thursday) at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. This series is important in the context of the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup because there are not many games left for both teams before they head to India.
SA vs AUS: Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023
Match Date: September 7, 2023
Time: 01:00 PM (Local Time), 4:30 PM I.S.T.
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
SA vs AUS: Head-to-Head: SA (51) – AUS (48)
These two teams have played against each other often across formats. And South Africa are one of the few teams that have a better record against Australia in ODIs. Both teams have played 103 ODIs so far, and South Africa have won 51 while Australia have 48.
SA vs AUS: Weather Report
The forecast predicts a temperature of around 22°C with a humidity of 8 percent. There is no chance of rain, and the moderate wind speed will be around 10 km/h.
SA vs AUS: Pitch Report
The surface in Bloemfontein offers help to both sides. Pacers will get help initially, while batting will become easier as the game progresses. It is a low-scoring pitch with an average score of 144.
SA vs AUS: Probable XIs
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dewald Brewis, Kasigo Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis