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After a fascinating group stage ending with Namibia qualifying for the Super 12s in brilliant fashion, more fascinating cricket is certainly upon us. Only two teams can qualify out of two competitive groups, with Group 1 certainly looking like the Group of Death with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh the two teams to join it.

As a result, predicting the final four is not easy, but that’s what makes the next couple of weeks intriguing. Australia and South Africa will be desperate to make the perfect start here, as falling behind early in such a group can be very challenging to recover from.

The lead up to the tournament could not be more different for both sides. Australia, albeit with second-string teams, lost 8-2 across tours of West Indies and Bangladesh in mid-2021. In fact, Australia have lost their last five T20I series, and come into this match on the back of a disappointing defeat in their final warm up match against India. However, the form of Glenn Maxwell and a capable bowling attack is what the Aussies will be banking on, as they hope the likes of David Warner and Aaron Finch can hit form.

South Africa, on the other hand, begin their campaign on the back of strong form. They beat West Indies 3-2, swept both Ireland and Sri Lanka 3-0 away from home, and were strong in their warm up matches where Rassie van der Dussen scored a terrific century. Tabraiz Shamsi, the world’s number one T20I bowler, will lead the attack, with a capable pace attack alongside him. So, there is plenty to be optimistic about in the Proteas’ quest for a global trophy, but they need to start well here.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • Eyes will be on David Warner. The usually prolific opener is going through a tough phase following losing his place in the Sunrisers Hyderabad side and then scoring just 0 and 1 in the warm up matches.
  • Warner has the most runs of any player in Australia-South Africa T20Is with 457 runs in 14 innings at an average of 35.15 and strike rate of 148.85. This includes four half-centures. He also averages 35 in T20s at Abu Dhabi.
  • Glenn Maxwell will be crucial to Australia’s hopes. The hard-hitting batsman had a dream IPL, scoring the most runs of any non-opener in the tournament (14 inns, 513 runs, avg. 42.75, SR 144.10). This included a great haul of six half-centuries.
  • Maxwell also strikes at 142.11 in eight T20s at Abu Dhabi. He has scored 189 runs at an average of 31.50 on this ground, including a brilliant 25-ball 40 for RCB against SRH recently.
  • Mitchell Marsh was Australia’s shining light in the West Indies and Bangladesh. He has scored the most runs for any Australia player this year with 442 runs at an average of 31.57 and strike rate of 123.80. How he adjusts to the UAE pitches, though, will be key.
  • Ashton Agar has taken nine wickets in four matches against South Africa, including an incredible hat-trick in 2020.
  • Josh Hazlewood was outstanding in the recent IPL. The seamer was key in Chennai’s triumph, taking 2/29 in both the Qualifer and Final. He was, however, expensive at Abu Dhabi in the UAE leg (2/40 and 0/54).
  • Pat Cummins has the most wickets in Australia-South Africa T20Is (12 wickets, avg. 17.58, SR 6.39). If picked, Cummins will be seeking to improve on his five wickets in eight T20s at Abu Dhabi.

South Africa:

  • Quinton de Kock vs Mitchell Starc will be a key battle. Starc has had his measure in T20 cricket, dismissing the Protea keeper-batsman three times in 34 deliveries for just 36 runs.
  • Overall, though, de Kock has the most runs among current South Africa players against Australia (351 runs, avg. 31.90, SR 142.68). de Kock also has a similar record at Abu Dhabi, with 294 runs in 10 matches at an average of 32.67 and strike rate of 135.48.
  • Aiden Markram is second only to de Kock for most runs for South Africa in T20Is this year. The classy right-hander has smashed 408 runs at an average of 40.80 and strike rate of 150. He scored 42 at a strike rate of 144.83 in his only T20 at Abu Dhabi to date in the recent IPL.
  • Rassie van der Dussen is coming off a magnificent 51-ball 101* in the warm up match against Pakistan. The right-hander was simply outstanding in his team’s chase of 186.
  • van der Dussen scored 67 runs in three T20Is against Australia in 2020 (avg. 22.33, SR 121.81).
  • Kagiso Rabada has historically struggled against Australia, with eight scalps in nine matches at an average of 34.50 and strike rate of 23. He also went wicketless in four consecutive IPL matches, before taking 2/23 in Qualifier 2 and then 3/28 vs Pakistan in the warm up.
  • Rabada does have an excellent record at Abu Dhabi, with 13 wickets in six matches at an economy rate of 6.96.
  • Anrich Nortje was superb in the recent IPL, taking 12 wickets in eight matches at an average of 15.58 and economy rate of just 6.16.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi is one to watch, without a doubt. The world’s number one T20I bowler is having a dream year with 28 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 12.85 and economy rate of just 5.53.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, Australia 13, South Africa 8, N/R 1.
  • South Africa’s next highest wicket-taker behind Shamsi in 2021 is George Linde with 13. He is not in South Africa’s squad.
  • Steve Smith is coming off a half-century against India in the warm up match. Smith averages 31.66 in eight matches vs South Africa (190 runs, no fifties).
  • Lungi Ngidi has taken seven wickets in four matches vs Australia at an average of 18.11. However, he concedes 9.76 per over, which is a figure he will look to bring down if picked.
  • As mentioned, Starc has a fine record vs de Kock. The left-armer has six wickets in as many matches vs the Proteas (avg. 25.66).
  • South Africa have won nine of their last 10 T20Is. Australia, on the other hand, have lost their last five T20I series.

Possible Playing 11

Australia have a conundrum regarding their bowling attack. If they decide to play two seam all-rounders and two spinners, there will be room for only two frontline seamers. Josh Hazlewood was brilliant in the recent IPL and Mitchell Starc is Australia’s key death option. So, Pat Cummins could be the man to miss out.

Eyes will be on skipper Aaron Finch who is returning from knee surgery. He didn’t find form in the warm ups. He has scored 295 runs overall vs South Africa at an average of 29.50 and strike rate of 146.03, with one fifty.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Aaron Finch (c), 3. Mitch Marsh, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Glenn Maxwell, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Matthew Wade (wk), 8. Ashton Agar, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Pat Cummins

Temba Bavuma is back playing after an injury and should slot in as opener. South Africa will likely play two spinners and at least three seamers. They could play one of Dwaine Pretorius or Wiaan Mulder as an additional bowling option at number six.

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

Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather

Teams batting second have won three of the four matches so far in this T20 World Cup. The chasing team also had more success in the recent IPL, winning five of the eight matches. The average first innings score was 159 in IPL 2021, so the team batting first will be looking to cross that mark.

This is a day game in Abu Dhabi, which will test the players. A top of about 33 degrees is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

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Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

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Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh
  • Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Tabraiz Shamsi

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Match Prediction

South Africa come into the tournament in much better form than Australia. While this doesn’t count for everything in a World Cup, it will if the Proteas can make early inroads into Australia’s top order.

This has the potential to be a very closely fought match. South Africa might just prevail.

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Charbel Coorey
Charbel Coorey
Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has also been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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