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There have been memorable matches between South Africa and Australia at Johannesburg. The most famous was 17 years ago when the Proteas chased down 434, and they come into this decider full of momentum after smashing a 400+ score two days ago.
With Australia the happier of the two sides at the midway point of South Africa’s innings at Centurion, Heinrich Klaasen went into overdrive. He blew the Australians and all viewers away in equal measure, thanks to a mesmerising, magnificent and simply brutal 173 off 84 balls that turned a 270-like innings into 416/5.
Indeed, with South Africa’s resurgence in this series comes questions for Australia. Sure, they are without key players, but death-bowling and middle order batting against spin are questions the Australians will face in the upcoming World Cup. A series win and efficient performance at Johannesburg, which will be tough to achieve after such an onslaught, can boost confidence nicely.
SA vs AUS 5th ODI Possible Playing XIs
Temba Bavuma missed the fourth ODI due to an adductor strain. It was more of a “precautionary measure.” So, there is a chance he returns for this fifth and final match.
South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks/Temba Bavuma, 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen/Wayne Parnell, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Lungi Ngidi/Gerald Coetzee, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi
Travis Head is out with a fractured hand. He is in doubt for the World Cup. Mitch Marsh is likely to open.
Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Mitchell Marsh (c), 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Cameron Green, 5. Alex Carey (wk), 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Tim David, 8. Sean Abbott/Michael Neser/Aaron Hardie, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood
SA vs AUS 5th ODI Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips
South Africa:
- Heinrich Klaasen comes into this game after one of the most memorable ODI innings. His batting against spin has been out of this world in all white-ball cricket this year, with 780 runs at an average of 70.9 and strike rate of 188.4.
- Quinton de Kock has a strong record at Johannesburg: 10 inns, 492 runs, avg. 49.20, SR 97.61.
- David Miller, who played a blinder at Centurion, also has an excellent record at The Wanderers Stadium. In nine innings, Miller has smashed 311 runs at an average of 62.20 and strike rate of 139.46.
- Kagiso Rabada is the leading wicket-taker this series (7) at an economy of 6.50. He loves bowling at this ground, with the third-most wickets of any bowler ever (17) at an average of just 19.52.
- Tabraiz Shamsi has taken six wickets in two matches in this series (avg. 15.00, SR 17.00).
Australia:
- David Warner is key to Australia’s hopes. He has smashed 196 runs in this series, part of 1,203 runs overall against South Africa at an average of 44.55 and strike rate of 102.99.
- Expect Mitch Marsh to open. Against India earlier this year, Marsh belted 194 runs at an average of 97.0 and strike rate of 131.1 when opening the batting.
- Marnus Labuschagne is still the top run-scorer this series (239). Overall in ODIs in South Africa, Labuschagne has scored 388 runs at an average of 64.66 and strike rate of 99.48.
- Josh Hazlewood is Australia’s leading wicket-taker in this series (5). He has troubled Quinton de Kock at times in this series. In fact, he has dismissed de Kock seven times at an average of 14.00 in all ODIs.
- Will Adam Zampa bounce back? Last game, he conceded the equal-most runs in a single spell in ODI history. Overall against South Africa, Zampa has taken 15 wickets at an average of 49.93 and strike rate of 50.33.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: South Africa 53, Australia 50, 3 ties, 1 N/R.
- South Africa have won 13 of the past 16 ODIs against Australia.
- Rassie van der Dussen has struck two fifties in four ODIs against Australia.
- Since the start of 2021, Marcus Stoinis has scored just 220 runs at an average of 18.3 in ODIs.
- David Miller vs Australia in ODIs: 23 inns, 852 runs, avg. 56.80, SR 107.16.
The Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score in the past five ODIs at Johannesburg is 278.4. The chasing team has won three of those matches. But, with this being a day game, batting first and putting on a big score is the way to go given this series has been dominated by teams setting a total.
A clear day is forecast with a top of about 25 degrees.
SA vs AUS 5th 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 4th ODI Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 2-4-2-3
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SA vs AUS 5th ODI Match Prediction – Who will win?
South Africa to win.