Match: Australia vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023 (Australia vs South Africa)
Date: October 12, Thursday, 2.00 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The tenth match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played between Australia and South Africa on October 12.
South Africa registered a record-breaking win in their first match of the tournament. Batting first against Sri Lanka, they scored the highest team total in World Cup history – 428 for 5. Three of their batsmen scored a century – Quinton de Kock, Russie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram. The bowlers had little to do to defend the target – Gerald Coetzee picked up three wickets, and Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj picked up two each to help South Africa win by 102 runs. With that kind of a start to their World Cup campaign, the Proteas will be high on confidence.
Australia, on the other hand, lost to India in their opening game. They were bowled out for just 199 as the Indian bowlers were simply phenomenal on the day. Australia made the match interesting by dismissing three Indian batsmen – openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer, for a duck each. India were 2 for 3 before Australia were unable to break a match-winning partnership between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli.
Ahead of the 10th game of Cricket World Cup 2023, here’s everything you need to know to maximise your chances of winning cash prizes on MPL fantasy.
South Africa team news and predicted XI
Team news: spinners are expected to find assistance from the new pitch laid at the Ekana Stadium, and hence left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi could be included in the playing XI.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen.
Predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Australia team news and predicted XI
Team news: Marcus Stoinis has plenty of experience playing in Lucknow, because its the home ground of the IPL team he plays for. He could thus be included in the playing XI.
Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
Predicted XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Pitch report and weather update
Not much can be said about the newly re-laid pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, but as per reports, the pitch is balanced in nature, but among bowlers, spinners are likely to get the most out of this surface.
The weather in Lucknow will be humid through the day with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. But it will be pleasant during the evening.
Head-to-head record
In the 50-over format, the two sides have played against each other in a total of 108 matches, from which South Africa have 54 wins. Australia have won 50 matches. At the World Cup in particular, the two teams have played six matches, three of which were won by the Australia. Two were won by South Africa, while one was tied.
Five players to watch out for
Here we list five players you must pick in your MPL fantasy XI for AUS vs SA, Cricket World Cup 2023
Glenn Maxwell – all-rounder, Australia
Glenn Maxwell is the second-best spinner that Australia have after Adam Zampa, and he will be expected to make the most of the track in Lucknow, which is expected to be slow and sluggish. Maxwell has plenty of experience playing in India in the IPL, and that is something he will look to take confidence from. In 130 ODIs for Australia, Maxwell has a batting average of 33.43 along with 64 wickets. He is a good choice for your MPL team’s vice captaincy for this game.
Aiden Markram – batsman, South Africa
Aiden Markram scored the fastest century in the history of ODI World Cup in the record breaking match against Sri Lanka. He scored a century off just 49 balls on a flat Kotla pitch in Delhi. His knock comprised of 14 boundaries and 3 maximums.
MPL XI for AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup 2023
AUS vs SA – where and what time to watch the match live in India
The Australia vs South Africa ODI will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. You can also watch the game on the Disney + Hotstar app as well as the Jiocinema app. The match will begin at 2.00 PM IST on October 11.
Check out our detailed guide on fantasy cricket for more tips and tricks. https://www.mpl.live/blog/todays-match-prediction/
Note: The players recommended here need not be a part of the Playing 11 on game day. Users are advised to do their own research also and follow official sources and create their teams.
