On October 12, Australia is gearing up to face South Africa in their upcoming 2023 World Cup game at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. South Africa began on a high, beating Sri Lanka, whereas Australia had a rocky start, losing to India.
Against India, Australia couldn’t put up a strong total, only managing 199 runs. India, thanks to KL Rahul’s strong batting, achieved this target with ease. Meanwhile, South Africa soared against Sri Lanka by posting a massive World Cup score of 428 and later restricting Sri Lanka to just 326.
Lucknow Pitch Insights: The pitch in Lucknow generally favors bowlers, especially those who spin the ball. For the World Cup, the pitch has been adjusted to ensure a fair contest between the bat and ball.
Team Selections:
Australia: It’s likely Australia will continue with the team that played against India. Their key batters need to perform to set a competitive score. There are rumors suggesting Marcus Stoinis might replace Cameron Green.
Probable Teams
Probable Team: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Cameron Green/Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa: After defeating Australia in a recent ODI series and their win against Sri Lanka, South Africa’s morale is high. They might stick with their winning combination.
Probable Team: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
Australia vs. South Africa: Historical Stats Out of 108 past games:
Australia has 50 wins. South Africa secured 54 victories. Tied games: 3 No results: 1 Match Details:
When: October 12, Thursday
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Television: Star Sports Network
Predicted Outcome: Considering the recent form of both teams, there’s a good chance Australia could recover from their initial setback and clinch a win in this match.
