On October 12, Australia will play against South Africa in their next 2023 World Cup match. The game is set for the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. While South Africa had a fantastic start, beating Sri Lanka, Australia didn’t kick off well, facing a loss against India.
In their match against India, Australia struggled. They set a total of 199, which India successfully chased down, mainly due to KL Rahul’s powerful innings. In contrast, South Africa showed their might against Sri Lanka by setting a record ODI World Cup score of 428. They easily secured a win after limiting Sri Lanka to 326.
What to Expect from the Lucknow Pitch: The Lucknow pitch often supports bowlers, especially spinners. The stadium’s pitches have been modified for the World Cup, ensuring a balanced game for both teams.
Team Line-ups:
Australia: Australia might stick to the same players who played against India. Their top batsmen need to stay in longer to set or chase a good total. There’s chatter about swapping Cameron Green with Marcus Stoinis for this game.
Probable XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Cameron Green or Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa: Having recently beaten Australia in an ODI series before the World Cup, South Africa is in high spirits. After their win against Sri Lanka, they’re expected to keep the same line-up.
Probable XI: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.
Australia vs. South Africa: Past Matches They have played 108 matches before:
- Australia won 50 times.
- South Africa won 54 times.
- Ties: 3
- No Results: 1
Where to Watch the Game:
- Date: October 12, Thursday
- Time: 02:00 PM IST
- Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar app and website
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Who Might Win? Given the current form and strengths of both teams, we predict Australia could bounce back and win this game.
