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It’s no secret Australia’s long batting lineup is a key strength of theirs. The depths of 113/7 would mean game over for most other teams, but Ashton Agar at nine – as well as Marnus Labuschagne who isn’t even in Australia’s preliminary World Cup squad – means South Africa have to be good for longer.

Truth be told, South Africa’s bowling performance left a lot to be desired. Test match lengths were the order of the day on a pitch offering plenty of variable bounce. Instead, the Proteas seamers mixed the good with the bad, allowing Australia to score at a healthy rate throughout the innings.

On the batting front, Temba Bavuma provided a timely reminder of just how good he is in ODIs. His third hundred of 2023 was arguably his best, given the uncharacteristically difficult Bloemfontein pitch he achieved it on. However, it’s time for his teammates to step up, with Australia having won all four matches on tour to date.

Labuschagne, who was a concussion substitute for Cameron Green, also sent a reminder of his potential in the format. Debate will always rage on as to whether both Labuschagne and Steve Smith can play in the same XI going forward, but as long as the latter is unavailable, the former can play a vital role.

SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Possible Playing XIs

South Africa may give another chance to the same XI, although Tabraiz Shamsi is available.

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. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Gerald Coetzee/Tabraiz Shamsi, 11. Lungi Ngidi/Anrich Nortje

Cameron Green is out for a minimum of eight days due to concussion protocols. Marnus Labuschagne should slot in at number four.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Travis Head, 3. Mitchell Marsh (c), 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Josh Inglis, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Sean Abbott, 9. Ashton Agar, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

South Africa:

• Temba Bavuma has struck three centuries in seven ODIs this year. Two have come in Bloemfontein. Overall in 2023, the Proteas captain is averaging 106.80 with a strike rate of 105.10.
• Rassie van der Dussen will be aiming to send a reminder of his ODI excellence. Since the start of 2022, van der Dussen has scored 765 runs at an average of 63.80 and strike rate of 92.30.
• David Miller missed out in the first ODI. He does have a great record against Australia, with 713 runs at an average of 54.84 and strike rate of 104.69.
• Kagiso Rabada in ODIs against Australia: 11 inns, 21 wickets, avg. 27.19. Rabada will be key against Travis Head, whom he has dismissed three times for 30 runs in 32 balls in ODIs.
• Lungi Ngidi has even better numbers, with 14 scalps in six ODIs against Australia at an average of 19.92.

Australia:

• David Warner is in need of runs. He has over 1,000 runs against the Proteas (avg. 41.95, SR 100.09) and a superb record against Kagiso Rabada: 124 balls, 155 runs, no dismissals.
• Travis Head in ODIs since the start of 2022: 13 inns, 672 runs, avg. 61.1, SR 114.1.
• Marnus Labuschagne enjoys batting in South Africa. In four ODIs in the country, Labuschagne has scored 229 runs at an average of 76.33 and strike rate of 93.61. This includes his match-winning 80* two days ago.
• Marcus Stoinis is averaging just 18.2 with the bat in ODIs since the start of 2021. But, he is playing a key role with the ball on this tour, so he can fetch some strong fantasy points.
• Josh Hazlewood caused Quinton de Kock problems in the first ODI. He conceded just eight of 21 balls. Overall in ODIs, Hazlewood has dismissed de Kock six times for 65 runs in 109 balls.
• Hazlewood, who finished with 3/41 on Thursday, has taken 23 wickets in 12 innings against South Africa (avg. 23.17).

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: South Africa 51, Australia 49, 3 ties, 1 N/R.
• Australia’s win in the first ODI was just their second in the past 13 against South Africa.
• Quinton de Kock has scored 710 ODI runs against Australia at a modest average of 30.86.
• Mitchell Marsh smashed 194 runs at an average of 97.00 and strike rate of 131.1 in three ODIs in India earlier this year.
• Adam Zampa vs SA in ODIs: 13 matches, 11 wickets, avg. 53.45, SR 58.27.

Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein Pitch Report and Weather

Historically, Bloemfontein is home to some of the flattest pitches in South Africa. However, that was not the case in the first ODI, with uneven bounce, seam movement and turn on offer right throughout the day.

According to the below tweet, a separate pitch is being prepared for the second ODI. If it plays like a typical Bloemfontein track, expect some more run-scoring. Another clear day is forecast.

SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 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.

SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 1-4-2-4

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SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win?

Expect South Africa to bounce back hard and get a win.

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