Cricket Prediction | South Africa vs Australia | 4th ODI | September 15, 2023 – Can Australia win the series by defeating the Proteas?

SA vs AUS Match Analysis

The Australia tour of South Africa resulted in some of the most enduring games in the annals of the sport, and this series is no exception. However, this series is currently on a cliffhanger as a result of South Africa’s victory in the most recent game, making it very entertaining to watch.

Although South Africa has been utterly outplayed on this trip, a victory in their most recent match would have given them some momentum. They are confident going into the next game and hope to extend this match into the fifth and final ODI.

Australia entered the ODI series after winning the T20 series 3-0 and putting on an impressive performance. They would’ve wanted to sweep them in the ODI series if they had won the first two games, but if they had lost the last game, they would have wanted to end the series in the following game.

SA vs AUS Team Preview & Squads

South Africa

In the ODI format, South Africa has consistently been among the most impressive teams, and their victory in the most recent match has only served to reinforce that claim. They wouldn’t have been satisfied with their performance in the first two games, but after winning the most recent game, they will want to keep going in this direction.

South Africa was given the opportunity to bat after losing the toss. They got off to a great start and scored 338 runs in total thanks to the top order. Aiden Markram excelled, scoring 102 runs off just 74 balls. Quinton de Kock also struck brilliantly, making 82 out of 77 balls.   

Despite having a pretty big score in front of them, the bowling unit still needed to be at the top of their game against the formidable Australian batting order. Despite having a strong beginning, the bowlers performed a stunning turnaround, reducing the Australians to 227 runs and winning the game by 111 runs. Four wickets were taken by Gerald Coetzee for 50 runs.

South Africa Squads

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Reeza Hendricks.

Australia

Australia would have been thrilled with their performance thus far after a stunning comeback in the T20 matches and two victories to open this ODI series. However, after losing their most recent game, they will try to win their next game and the series.

Australia would not have anticipated the Africans’ fast start after choosing to field first after winning the toss. They were put on the back foot after the first ball and were unable to gain ground as the opposition scored 338 points.  The leading wicket-taker was Travis Head, who had 2 for 39 runs.

Although reaching the aim of 339 would not have been simple, they might have backed themselves with the batting order they possessed. Despite having an excellent start, they were unable to capitalize on it as they continued to lose wickets often and were eventually bowled out for 227 runs in 34.3 overs. With 78 runs, David Warner led the way.

Australia Squads

Australia

Mitchell Marsh(c), Alex Carey(w), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Travis Head, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, and Marcus Stoinis.

SA vs AUS outfield report

SuperSport Park, Centurion

Both teams have a potent batting lineup, therefore teams will attempt to win the toss, bowl first, and chase the target.

As there is no chance of rain, the weather will be ideal for a game of cricket. It will be between 28°C and 13°C for both the highest and minimum temperatures.

The capacity of the Super Sport Park in Centurion, South Africa is 22,000 people. The stadium provides an excellent batting surface that is consistent throughout the game, making it very entertaining.

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Australia had won two of their previous five matches, whereas South Africa had won three of them.

South Africa vs Australia Prediction

Winning the toss

• South Africa

Player of the Match

• South Africa – Travis Head

Most runs

• South Africa – Aiden Markram
• Australia – Travis Head

Most wickets

• South Africa – Lizaad Williams
• Australia – Nathan Ellis

Most sixes

• South Africa – Aiden Markram
• Australia – Travis Head

Team Scores Batting First

• South Africa – 300+
• Australia – 290+

According to cricket analysts, South Africa has a 65.8% chance to win.

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