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South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI

South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Get ready, cricket fans! The stage is set for a high-voltage face-off as the South African Proteas gear up to take on the Aussie juggernauts in the first of a riveting five-match ODI series. The battleground? None other than the scenic Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, this Thursday, September 7.

Mitchell Marsh has been on fire during Australia’s current tour of the rainbow nation, racking up runs and leading his team to a whitewash in the T20I series. That’s right, a clean sweep of 3-0!

Fresh blood like Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, and Tanveer Sangha have made smashing debuts in the T20Is. However, don’t let the T20 success fool you; the 50-over format is a whole new beast, and we’re eager to see how these newcomers fare.

Swinging our gaze Down Under, David Warner and Travis Head are likely to head the batting line-up, while the Mitchell Marsh-Marnus Labuschagne duo could be Australia’s backbone in the middle order.

South Africa, on the flip side, will enter the ODI arena with their tails between their legs after the T20I debacle. But, knowing the Proteas, they’re keen on turning the tide and showing the Aussies they mean business.

Match Quick Info

  • Clash: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI, Australia’s Tour of South Africa 2023
  • When & Where: September 7, 2023, 04:30 PM IST at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

Pitch & Weather Lowdown

Mangaung Oval averages a score of 260 from 32 matches, and more often than not, chasing teams have had the last laugh. As for the weather, Bloemfontein will be rain-free with the mercury hovering around a comfy 18 degrees Celsius.

Who’s Taking the Field? (Probable XIs)

South Africa

  • Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

Australia

  • David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

My Two Cents on the Outcome

Australia is on a roll and will probably look to continue their winning streak into the ODI series. I’d wager they’re the favorites for this one.

Prediction: Australia to clinch the match.

How to Catch the Action?

TV: Tune into the Star Sports Network
Online: Live streams available on Hotstar and Fancode

So, are you Team Proteas or Team Australia? Either way, get ready for some exhilarating cricket action!

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Sep 07 2023 05:00 PM
1st ODI (D/N), Bloemfontein
South Africa
Australia
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South Africa Squad

Aiden Markram (c), Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

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