Australia vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction CWC: Two formidable limited-over cricket teams, Australia and South Africa, will lock horns in a crucial encounter during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, each with their eyes set on securing a spot in the semi-finals.
Preview of the Australia vs. South Africa Match in CWC 2023
Australia boasts a rich history in the ODI World Cup, having clinched the title five times. In stark contrast, South Africa, despite reaching the semi-finals four times in eight World Cup appearances, is yet to taste victory on the grandest stage.
As both teams strive to progress to the knockout stage of the tournament, their clash in the tenth match at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on October 12, 2023, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 presents a significant opportunity for them to register a victory over a formidable opponent, bolstering their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.
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AUS vs SAF Head-to-Head in ICC Cricket World Cup
The rivalry between Australia and South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup has produced memorable encounters. In their six meetings in the tournament, Australia has emerged victorious thrice, South Africa has triumphed twice, and one match ended in a tie.
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Notably, the tied match occurred in the second semi-final of the 1999 World Cup, with Australia advancing to the final due to their superior performance in the Super-Six stage, ultimately securing the championship.
AUS vs SAF Expected Squads
Australia Squad (Announced):
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Sean Abbott
- Ashton Agar
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Nathan Ellis
- Cameron Green
- Aaron Hardie
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Mitchell Marsh
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tanveer Sangha
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Marcus Stoinis
- David Warner
- Adam Zampa (Three players will be omitted before September 28)
South Africa Squad (Expected):
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Heinrich Klassen (wk)
- David Miller
- Rilee Rossouw
- Wayne Parnell
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SAF Players to Watch
Australia:
- Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis bring substantial IPL experience and expertise in Indian conditions.
- Cameron Green’s impressive performances in IPL 2023 and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy make him a standout player to watch.
South Africa:
- Key players like Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, and Kagiso Rabada possess IPL experience, adding value to the team’s campaign.
- Spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will be pivotal on spin-friendly tracks.
- The middle-order trio of Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and David Miller perfect ODI batsmen adds stability to South Africa’s batting lineup.
AUS vs SAF Expected Playing 11
Australia:
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh
- Steve Smith
- Glenn Maxwell
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Marcus Stoinis
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Ashton Agar
- Adam Zampa (*The final squad will be announced on the day of the match.)
South Africa:
- Quinton de Kock
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Rassie vs der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klassen (wk)
- David Miller
- Wayne Parnell
- Marco Jansen
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje/Keshav Maharaj (*The final squad will be announced on the day of the match.)
AUS vs SAF CWC and Pitch Report
Australia boasts one of the strongest squads in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, while South Africa’s team is formidable but not quite an all-star lineup. This disparity in quality could be a significant factor in the tournament’s outcome.
The pitches at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow have tended to be slow and dry, favoring spin bowling. Both Australia and South Africa possess capable spinners, with Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell (Australia), and Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) in their ranks. Therefore, the team with the better batting lineup may hold the key to victory.
AUS vs SAF Prediction
In this highly anticipated clash, it is our prediction that Australia will emerge victorious in Match 10 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against South Africa.
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