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Cricket fans are gearing up for an exciting clash as South Africa prepare to take on Australia in the One-Day International (ODI) series opener scheduled for September 7. The action will unfold at the picturesque Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, where both teams will be eager to make their mark.
The upcoming ODI series follows a thrilling showdown between the two cricketing giants in the T20I format. In the recently concluded three-match T20I leg, the Australian team displayed their dominance by whitewashing the Proteas, winning all three fixtures. This outcome has set the stage for a highly competitive ODI series, with both teams keen to secure an early advantage.
For the ODI battle, Temba Bavuma will lead the South African squad, hoping to inspire his team to a comeback after the T20I defeat. On the Australian side, regular skipper Pat Cummins will be absent, with Mitchell Marsh taking on the captaincy responsibility in his absence. Marsh will aim to continue Australia’s winning momentum and steer his team to success in the 50-over format.
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ODI Stats and Records at Mangaung Oval:
- Total matches: 33
- Matches won batting first: 14
- Matches won bowling first: 17
- Average first Inns scores: 244
- Average second Inns scores: 202
- Highest total recorded: 399/9 (50 Ov) by England
- Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (24 Ov) by Zimbabwe
- Highest score chased: 347/5 (49.1 Ov) by South Africa
- Lowest score defended: 203/6 (50 Ov) by Australia
Mangaung Oval Pitch Report:
These statistics indicate that the pitch at Mangaung Oval has been relatively balanced between batting and bowling. Teams have won slightly more matches while bowling first, suggesting that there might be some assistance for bowlers early on in the game. The average first innings score of 244 gives a view that it is possible to post competitive totals on this pitch, while the average second innings score of 202 indicates that chasing can be challenging.
Bloemfontein Weather Report:
In terms of weather conditions, cricket enthusiasts can expect a bright and sunny day in Bloemfontein on Thursday, with a 0% chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to be around 13%, and the wind is forecasted to blow at approximately 11km/h. The temperature will be a pleasant 24 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal day for a thrilling ODI encounter.
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SA vs AUS, Probable XIs:
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha
