CSA Announces South Africa Playing 11 for 1st ODI vs Australia

South Africa Playing 11 for 1st ODI vs Australia: The South African cricket team has named their playing 11 for the 1st ODI match of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023 scheduled to play on September 7 in Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.

South Africa Playing 11 for 1st ODI vs Australia

South Africa Playing 11 for 1st ODI vs South Africa: A total of 3 T20Is and 5 ODIs have been scheduled to be played during the tour. Visitors handed a whitewash defeat to the hosts by winning all 3 T20I matches.

Check out the South Africa Playing 11 for 1st ODI vs Australia below:

1. Temba Bavuma (capt)
2. Quinton de Kock
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram
5. Heinrich Klaasen
6. David Miller
7. Marco Jansen
8. Gerald Coetzee
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Lungi Ngidi

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said “It’s become dynamic and it’s important for international teams to adapt to the ever-changing landscape, and try and find ways to stay ahead of that trend.

There have been discussions around… making sure we have access to our best players, but also not compromising on players’ financial earning ability outside our shores. Gone are the days when you are inflexible and fighting against that change.”

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South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Pitch Report

• Ground Details: Mangaung Oval – Mangaung Oval, previously known as Springbok Park, has some of the best lights in the country and regularly hosts day/night matches.
• Pitch Type: Sporty track – It has something in it for the seamers early on. Once the moisture dries out, it is conducive for strokeplay.
• Runs Expected: Around 300 – Anything around 300 should test the opposition.
• Average Scores(33 Matches)
  • First Innings: 244 Runs
  • Second Innings: 202 Runs

South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Key Players

• Lungi Ngidi: 3 Innings – 8 wickets – 18.75 Innings
• Rassie van der Dussen: 2 Innings – 149 Runs – 74.50 Average
• David Miller: 4 Innings – 199 Runs – 99.50 Average

Pacers vs Spinners in ODI since 2020 in this Venue

• Pacers
  • Balls: 1204
  • Runs Conceded: 1203
  • Wickets: 33
  • Average: 36.45
  • SR: 36.48
  • ECO Rate: 5.99
• Spinners
  • Balls: 548
  • Runs Conceded: 574
  • Wickets: 10
  • Average: 57.40
  • SR: 54.80
  • ECO Rate: 6.28