ODI World Cup 2023: Match 10, AUS vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia vs South Africa?

Match 10 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 will feature a clash between Australia (AUS) and South Africa (SA), at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, on Thursday, October 12. Australia will be coming on the back of a sour loss in their first game of the tournament. The side took on India in their first game of the World Cup and succumbed to a hefty loss.

On the other hand, South Africa are riding high in their confidence after they registered a massive victory in their last game over Sri Lanka in their first game. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas will hope to continue their winning momentum against Australia as well. Their top order which went all guns blazing in the last ODI World Cup game will aim to come up good yet again against the Men in Yellow.

AUS vs SA Match Details:

Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is one that is heavily preferred by the bowlers. The spinners, in particular, will have a lot to gain from such a surface. The batters will look to stay patient in the early stages of the game and steadily build their innings. Hence, opting to bowl first could be a viable decision for the captain winning the toss at this venue.

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AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

AUS vs SA Probable Playing XI

Australia (AUS):

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood 

South Africa (SA):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Aiden Markram (South Africa)

Ace South Africa batter Aiden Markram could be the best batter for the Proteas in their upcoming game against Australia. The 29-year-old was sensational for his side in their previous match, scoring 106 runs in 54 deliveries. Markram helped South Africa post a mammoth total of 428 runs on the board. The Proteas will look for a similar performance from Markram in the upcoming game.

Probable Best Bowler

Josh Hazlewood (Australia)

The ace Australia pacer, Josh Hazlewood, could be the best pacer for his side in the upcoming clash against South Africa. As the Men in Yellow look for their first win, Hazlewood’s spell could come in handy for the side. In the last game, the 32-year-old took three wickets and conceded 38 runs in nine overs. 

Today's Match Prediction: The side bowling first to win the Match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.