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The 10th ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match will see Australia facing off against South Africa at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Thursday, October 12.
Australia faced a disappointing start in the tournament as they lost to India by six wickets in their opening match on Sunday. In contrast, the Proteas made a strong statement with a resounding 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in their inaugural match.
The clash between these cricket powerhouses promises to be an intense battle as both teams seek to secure top 4 positions in the ICC mega event.
ODI Stats and Records at Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 2
- Matches won bowling first: 7
- Average first Innings scores: 219
- Average second Innings scores: 212
- Highest total recorded: 269/3 (48.4 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Lowest total recorded: 157/10 (41 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Highest score chased: 269/3 (48.4 Overs) by South Africa Women vs India Women
- Lowest score defended: 248/5 (50 Overs) by India Women vs South Africa Women
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
In the limited history of one-day cricket matches at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, the spinners could play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome, with a slight advantage on their side. Additionally, the pitch favours chasing teams, making run chases relatively manageable. With an average first-innings score of 219 and an average second-innings score of 212 in ODIs at this venue, batters might look forward to setting or chasing targets in a match where spinners hold the key to success.
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Lucknow Weather forecast
Lucknow is set to host the Australia vs South Africa match under a cloudy sky. Fortunately, the weather forecast predicts negligible chances of rain, providing cricket enthusiasts with a promising day for the game. The humidity is expected to be around 43%, adding a touch of moisture to the atmosphere, while the wind will be blowing at a gentle pace of 10 kilometers per hour.
AUS vs SA, probable playing XI
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
South Africa: Quinton De Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Henrich Klassen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada
