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AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 10 | AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Pitch Report

Australia will face South Africa in the crucial, 10th match of the World Cup 2023 in Lucknow. Both teams had contrasting results in their previous games of the tournament.

Australia suffered a six-wicket defeat against India in Chennai on Sunday (October 8). Their batting unit collapsed in the second half, as the Aussies were bundled for 199. They also started well with the ball, picking up three wickets for two runs, but couldn’t exert the pressure long enough.

The famed batting of South Africa clicked on a friendly Delhi track as they piled up 428 runs while batting first. Quinton de Kock (100), Rassie van der Dussen (108) and Aiden Markram (106) made a mockery of the Sri Lankan bowling unit. However, the Proteas conceded 326 with the ball, an area they need to improve significantly.

Match Details

• Date: Thursday 12th October, 2023.
• Location: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
• Time: 2:00 PM (India), 7:30 PM (Australia), 10:30 AM (South Africa).

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 10: AUS vs SA Possible Playing XIs

Marcus Stoinis should be fit now and will replace Cameron Green in the XI.

Australia: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. David Warner, 3. Steven Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Alex Carey (wk), 6. Glenn Maxwell, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Adam Zampa.

South Africa could stick with the same XI, but Tabraiz Shamsi is available and could play at Lucknow.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Temba Bavuma (c), 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Gerald Coetzee/Tabraiz Shamsi, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Kagiso Rabada.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction World Cup: Fantasy tips

Australia:

• David Warner has 1213 runs at an average of 43.32 and a strike rate of 103.32 in 28 ODI innings against South Africa. He has hit five fifties and as many centuries against them.
• Steven Smith has scored 684 runs while averaging 40.23 and striking at 89.29 in 19 ODI innings against the Proteas. He has also amassed four half-centuries and two centuries against them. Smith plays spin well and will be crucial on the Lucknow track.
• Marnus Labuschagne enjoys batting against South Africa. He has 432 runs at a handsome average of 61.71 and strike rate of 95.36 against them. This includes one fifty as well as two centuries.
• Alex Carey is in need of runs. He has 355 runs at an average of 29.58 and a strike rate of 85.33 in 12 ODI innings against South Africa. He also has two fifties against them.
• Mitchell Starc has 19 wickets at an average of 33.94 and a strike rate of 36.47 in 14 ODI innings against South Africa. Starc always performs in the World Cup and will have to dismiss a few Proteas batters early.
• Adam Zampa has 18 wickets at 45.45 runs apiece in 16 ODI innings against South Africa. The track in Lucknow will assist the spinners, and Zampa can be threatening on such decks. However, he will have to overcome recent poor form.

South Africa:

• Quinton de Kock has 909 runs at an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 97.32 in 28 ODI innings against Australia. He has hit three half-centuries and two centuries against them.
• Temba Bavuma has 243 runs at an average of 60.75 and a strike rate of 88 in five ODI innings against Australia. This includes one fifty and a century. Bavuma has been in terrific form this year and will look to extend his record.
• Aiden Markram has 346 runs at an average of 43.25 and a strike rate of 107.45 in nine ODI innings against Australia. Markram’s off-spin will also be useful in Lucknow.
• Markram is coming off the fastest World Cup hundred and recently hit a ton against Australia as well.
• Heinrich Klaasen has 502 runs at an average of 62.75 and a strike rate of 123.64 in 11 ODI innings against Australia. He has also hit two fifties and as many centuries against them. In the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, Klaasen wreaked havoc.
• Kagiso Rabada has 26 wickets at an average of 26.57 and a strike rate of 26.38 in 13 ODI innings against Australia. Rabada generally performs against Australia, so expect a good outing again.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Played 108, Australia 50, South Africa 54, Tied 3 & NR 1.
• Glenn Maxwell has a poor ODI record against South Africa. He has 123 runs at an average of 10.25 and a strike rate of 93.18 in 12 ODI innings against them.
• David Warner vs Lungi Ngidi in ODIs: 20 runs, 24 balls, 6.66 avg, 83.33 SR & 3 dismissals.
• Heinrich Klaasen vs Marcus Stoinis in ODIs: 47 runs, 28 balls, 11.75 avg, 167.85 SR & 4 dismissals.
• Mitchell Starc has 50 wickets at an average of 15.14 and a strike rate of 19.70 in 19 matches in the World Cup.

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in Lucknow has been 249, with the pacers taking 66.67% of total wickets. There will also be some assistance for the spinners in the middle overs if the track is similar to the ones in the IPL this year.

A temperature of around 34°C, with some clouds in the sky, is forecast during the match hours.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Picks:

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

AUS vs SA Fantasy Ideal XI: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Warner, Steven Smith, Rassie van der Dussen, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada.

Option 1:

AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win?

It will be a mouth-watering contest, with both teams giving everything on the field. However, Australia might just be good enough to win the game.