RSA vs AUS Match Preview
In the initial T20I match, South Africa might opt to bat first after seeing Australia's strong performance. Despite missing key players like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Keshav Maharaj, South Africa appeared lackluster. Their bowlers struggled, with Ngidi being the costliest at 0/49 and an alarming economy rate of 12.25. Williams stood out with 3/44, but the overall bowling attack seemed weak on home turf.
Facing a daunting target of 227, South African batters had little hope. Bavuma's duck was unexpected given his reputation as a solid short-format player. Captain Markram's 7 runs and Brevis' 5 were also disappointing. The lone bright spot was Hendricks, scoring 56 runs due to his experience.
Australia faced an early setback as big-hitter Travis Head was out for 6. However, Captain Marsh shone, making a remarkable 92 from 49 balls. Tim David contributed 64 in a strong partnership. Surprisingly, in-form Stoinis managed only 6 runs.
Spinner Adam Zampa's illness led to his replacement by debutant Sangha, who excelled with 4/31. Stoinis, while struggling with the bat, performed well as an all-rounder, taking 3/18 with the ball. Zampa's availability for the second match remains uncertain.
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RSA vs AUS Probable 11
RSA Playing 11
- Matthew Short
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh (C)
- Josh Inglis (Wk)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Tim David
- Aaron Hardie
- Sean Abbott
- Nathan Ellis
- Tanveer Sangha
- Spencer Johnson
AUS Playing 11
- Marco Jansen
- Reeza Hendricks
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Aiden Markram
- Dewald Brewis
- Tristan Stubbs (Wk)
- Gerarld Coetzee
- Lizaad Williams
- Lungi Ngidi
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Rassie van der Dussen
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RSA vs AUS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Josh Inglis
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Tim David
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh (C), Marcus Stoinis (VC), Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Sean Abbott, Lizaad Williams, S Johnson, Gerarld Coetzee
