South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SA vs AUS?

South Africa and Australia are all set to continue their ongoing multi-format series. Both sides will compete against one another across five ODI matches, and South Africa will be keen on improving on their results as they lost the T20I series by losing every three games.

On the other hand, Australia will be riding high on confidence with their T20I series win and will look to put in a similar performance in the five-match ODI series to top it all off. 

SA vs AUS Match Details:

Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI Match

Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa

Date & Time: Thursday, September 7, 04:30 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: FanCode

SA vs AUS Pitch Report:

The surface at the Mangaung Oval is quite balanced. Chasing the target down is preferred on this pitch, and the average score on the pitch is 260 runs from the 62 matches that have been played. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head:

SA vs AUS Probable Playing XI

South Africa (SA):

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Sisanda Magala, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

Australia (AUS):

David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter:

Mitchell Marsh (Australia):

Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh could be the best batter in the side’s upcoming clash against South Africa in the first ODI. It is worth noting that Marsh has been in sensational form as of late, and he will look to follow it up in the ODI series as well.

Probable Best Bowler:

Adam Zampa (Australia):

Australia’s Adam Zampa could be the best bowler in the first ODI of the five-match series. Zampa’s decisiveness in crunch moments and his ability to break partnerships could prove handy for the Aussies in the upcoming fixture..

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the 1st ODI Match

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.