South Africa will be up against Australia in the 2nd match of the Australia in South Africa, 5 ODI Series 2023. The match will be played at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein on September 9 at 4:30 PM IST.

SA vs AUS (South Africa vs Australia), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI
Date: September 9, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

SA vs AUS (South Africa vs Australia), 2nd ODI Preview

South Africa and Australia have played 1 match in the series, with Australia winning it.

In the first game of this ODI series, Marnus Labuschagne was the Man of the Match and Temba Bavuma scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 142 match fantasy points while Josh Hazlewood topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 105 match fantasy points.

SA vs AUS, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 221 runs. The pitch at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Temperature is expected to be around 32°C with 7% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.38 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

SA vs AUS, Head-to-Head

In the 104 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Temba Bavuma 5 389 77.8 0 0 114, 6, 90, 144, 35 -
Quinton de Kock 5 107 21.4 0 0 11, 8, 9, 48, 31 -
Travis Head 5 274 54.8 0 0 33, 33, 51, 5, 152 -
  1. Temba Bavuma

    Temba Bavuma is a differential player for your fantasy team. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is an opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Temba Bavuma has scored 389 runs averaging 77.8 per match.

  2. Quinton de Kock

    Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is an opening batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 107 runs at an average of 21.4 per match.

  3. Travis Michael Head

    Travis Head has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Travis Head is an opening batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 274 runs averaging 54.8 per match.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gerald Coetzee 5 80 16 12 2.4 2, 0, 77, 0, 1 2, 5, 0, 2, 3
Josh Hazlewood 5 23 4.6 7 1.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 23 3, 1, 2, 1, 0
Kagiso Rabada 5 3 0.6 7 1.4 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 2, 0, 2, 1, 2
  1. Gerald William Coetzee

    Gerald Coetzee is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Gerald Coetzee bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 2, 5, 0, 2 and 3 wickets at an average of 2.4. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches Gerald Coetzee played here, he has taken 13 wickets.

  2. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 3, 1, 2, 1, and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  3. Kagiso Rabada

    Kagiso Rabada is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kagiso Rabada has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Kagiso Rabada has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 3, 3, 4, and 0 wickets in the recent matches.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aiden Markram 5 309 61.8 4 0.8 19, 175, 51, 25, 39 0, 2, 1, 1, 0
Ashton Agar 5 109 21.8 9 1.8 48, 17, 26, 0, 18 1, 2, 5, 1, 0
Mitchell Marsh 5 267 53.4 0 0 17, 47, 66, 81, 56 -
  1. Aiden Kyle Markram

    Aiden Markram is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 309 runs averaging 61.8 per match.

  2. Ashton Charles Agar

    Ashton Agar is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ashton Agar has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 2, 5, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.8.

  3. Mitchell Ross Marsh

    Mitchell Marsh is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Mitchell Marsh is an opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 17, 47, 66, 81 and 56 runs at an average of 53.4 per match.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Temba Bavuma 5 389 77.8 0 0 114, 6, 90, 144, 35 -
Josh Hazlewood 5 23 4.6 7 1.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 23 3, 1, 2, 1, 0
Marcus Stoinis 5 100 20 6 1.2 17, 25, 5, 11, 42 2, 1, 2, 0, 1
Marnus Labuschagne 5 189 37.8 0 0 80, 28, 15, 8, 58 -
Marco Jansen 5 103 20.6 6 1.2 32, 11, 0, 43, 17 1, 1, 1, 2, 1
Lungi Ngidi 5 18 3.6 7 1.4 0, 1, 0, 12, 5 1, 1, 1, 0, 4

The top-point-getters for South Africa are Temba Bavuma with 142 match fantasy points, Marco Jansen with 72 match fantasy points and Lungi Ngidi with 29 match fantasy points.

The top-point-getters for Australia are Josh Hazlewood with 105 match fantasy points, Marcus Stoinis with 97 match fantasy points and Marnus Labuschagne with 96 match fantasy points.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gerald Coetzee 5 80 16 12 2.4 2, 0, 77, 0, 1 2, 5, 0, 2, 3
Temba Bavuma 5 389 77.8 0 0 114, 6, 90, 144, 35 -
Josh Hazlewood 5 23 4.6 7 1.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 23 3, 1, 2, 1, 0
Quinton de Kock 5 107 21.4 0 0 11, 8, 9, 48, 31 -
Kagiso Rabada 5 3 0.6 7 1.4 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 2, 0, 2, 1, 2
  1. Gerald William Coetzee

    Gerald Coetzee is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Gerald Coetzee bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Gerald Coetzee played here, he has taken 2, 1, 3, 2 and 5 wickets.

  2. Temba Bavuma

    Temba Bavuma is a high-risk, high-returns player for your fantasy team. He has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is an opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Temba Bavuma has scored 389 runs at an average of 77.8 per match.

  3. Josh Reginald Hazlewood

    Josh Hazlewood is a bowler and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  4. Quinton de Kock

    Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Quinton de Kock is an opening batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 107 runs at an average of 21.4 per match.

  5. Kagiso Rabada

    Kagiso Rabada can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Kagiso Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 2, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 3, 3, 4 and 0 wickets in the recent matches.

SA vs AUS Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis and Tanveer Sangha.

South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Wayne Parnell, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Sisanda Magala, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen and Quinton de Kock

Batters: David Warner, Temba Bavuma and Travis Head

All-Rounder: Aiden Markram

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Gerald Coetzee, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada and Sisanda Magala

Captain: Gerald Coetzee

Vice-Captain: Temba Bavuma

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