SA vs AUS 2023, 2nd T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | South Africa vs Australia

On Friday, the Kingsmead in Durban will witness the second T20I clash between South Africa and Australia. The Aussies dominated the first T20I securing a massive 111-run victory over the Proteas to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

South Africa faced difficulties in every aspect of the game and never seemed to find their rhythm. Mitchell Marsh, leading Australia for the first time, played a remarkable innings, scoring an unbeaten 92 from 49 balls. Tim David provided solid support with a quick-fire 64 from 28 balls.

Reeza Hendricks managed to contribute with 56 runs from 43 balls, providing a glimmer of hope for South Africa in the first encounter.

While the hosts will be eager to bounce back in the second T20I, the visitors will aim to maintain their winning streak.

South Africa vs Australia 2023, second T20I:

• Date and Time: September 1; 06:00 pm local | 04:00 pm GMT | 09:30 pm IST
• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead Pitch Report:

The batting surface at Kingsmead in Durban appears to be favourable, particularly in the first innings. The team that wins the toss is more likely to choose to bat first. Australia scored 226 runs while batting first in the series-opening game, which was contested at the same location.

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SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Matthew Wade
• Batters:  Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Tim David
• All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram,
• Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Travis Head (c), Dewald Bravis (vc)

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Matt Short, Travis Head, Keshav Maharaj, Sisanda Magala

SA vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (04:00 pm GMT, 2nd T20I):

Squads:

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Turner, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa

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