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Cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for an epic showdown as South Africa prepare to clash with Australia in the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) of their closely contested five-match series. The decisive encounter is scheduled to take place at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, September 17.
The series currently hangs in the balance with both teams locked at 2-2, setting the stage for a thrilling series decider. Cricket fans can expect an intense battle as these two cricketing giants vie for supremacy in the limited-overs format.
In the previous ODI, South Africa delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding 164-run victory over the visiting Australian team. The standout hero of the match was Heinrich Klaasen, whose sensational century turned the tide in favor of the Proteas.
SA vs AUS 2023, 5th ODI:
- Date and Time: September 17; 8:00 am GMT | 10:00 am local | 01:30 pm IST
- Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Wanderers Stadium Pitch report:
The pitch at this venue offers an even playing field for both batters and fast bowlers. It tends to provide favorable conditions for batters, allowing for good bounce and exciting strokeplay. At the same time, this surface can work to the advantage of fast seam bowlers, who can exploit the conditions effectively.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Alex Carey, Heinrich Klaasen
- Batters: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Temba Bavuma
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada
Also READ: SA vs AUS 2023, 4th ODI – Heinrich Klaasen joins AB de Villiers in a rare club after his batting heroics at SuperSport Park
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Heinrich Klaasen (c), Alex Carey (vc)
Choice 2: Mitchell Marsh (c), Kagiso Rabada (vc)
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rassie van der Dussen, Josh Hazlewood, Maro Jansen, Adam Zampa
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SA vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (8:00 am GMT, 5th ODI):
Squads:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dewald Brevis, Wayne Parnell, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Tristan Stubbs
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis.
