SA vs AUS 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
South Africa face a must-win situation against Australia in the 2nd T20I. The game will be played at Kingsmead Durban and will start at 9:30 PM IST.
Australia thrashed South Africa by 111 runs in the first T20I. The hosts were no match to the Aussies who blasted South African bowlers to all-scorners of the park. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Australians kept on going for their shots which helped them post a mammoth score of 226-6. Captain Mitchell Marsh and Tim David were the two top performers with the bat, scoring 92 of 49 and 64 of 28 balls.
South Africa were never in the chase and were bowled out for 115. Reeza Henricks scored 56 but none of the other batters could resist the Aussie attack. Spinner Tanvir Sangha picked four wickets while Marcus Stoinis picked three wickets.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: The South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20 will be broadcast live on SuperSport, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, Star Sports
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the Hotstar app and website.
SA vs AUS Match Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will look to bowl. Even though the Aussies won the game batting first, Durban is a ground where chasing teams have enjoyed more success so we feel that the captain who wins the toss will bowl.
SA vs AUS Pitch Report
The pitch at Durban will be great for batting. We saw in the 1st T20I that Australia scored 226 runs. South Africa collapsed to the pressure of a big chase but there was nothing in the wicket that could not have been countered. The pace and bounce are true so we expect a high-scoring game again.
Durban Weather Report
Rain could play spoilsport in the match as there are over 60 per cent chances of rain on the match day in Durban.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20 2023
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
South Africa were hammered in the first game but the team is likely to stick with the same combination. The batting looks packed and if there is a scope for change, it is in the bowling unit. However, we feel the Proteas will back their players for the second game.
SA Key Players
- Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram could not do much in the first game but the captain needs to score in the second game to help South Africa bounce back. Tanvir Sangha troubled Proteas batters in the last game but Markram is a good player of spin so he becomes ever more important.
- Rassie van der Dussen – Dussen looked good during his brief stay at the crease, scoring 21 runs in 11 balls in the 1st T20I. Dussen has the skills to play in different gears. In the middle overs against the spinners, he can rotate strike. In the death overs, he can go big. Dussen needs to ensure he plays around 40-50 balls in the match.
- Tabraiz Shamsi- Tabraiz Shamsi will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders. He was smashed in the 1st T20I and will be eyeing a strong return in the next game.
SA Team Form
South Africa were no match to Australia in the 1st T20I as their batting and bowling collapsed to Aussie assault.
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South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
Australia thrashed South Africa in the first game and the team will be keen to seal the series in the second game itself. Australia too are likely to field the same team.
AUS Key Players
- Tim David – Tim David was in brutal form in the first game and scored 64 in 28 balls. David did not bowl but he can also chip in with a few overs if required. He is a key player in this ussie set-up.
- Mitchell Marsh – Marsh showed his brute power in the 1st game and scored 92 in 49 balls. He hit 13 fours and two sixes in a stunning inning. Marsh will be looking to get to their three-figure mark in the second T20I.
- Marcus Stoinis – Stoinis is another top player to back. He picked three wickets in the 1st T20I. Stoinis is also very similar to Marsh and is very capable of replicating Marsh’s performance with the bat.
AUS Team Form
Australia humiliated South Africa in the first game. They dominated the hosts in all departments of the game. The visitors are known for their consistency so the road ahead is not easy for South Africa.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Matt Short, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (c), Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa/Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson
South Africa vs Australia Head to Head
Australia have an upper hand on South Africa when it comes to T20I cricket.
SA vs AUS Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
SA Won |
AUS Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
23 |
8 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
South Africa vs Australia Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Australia to win and why not, especially after the thrashing South Africa got by the hands of the Aussies in the first game.
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Who will win South Africa vs Australia 2nd T20 Match?
We suggest backing Australia to win. Initially, it looked like Australia might struggle due to lack of experience but the senior players stepped up with the bat while the youngsters like Tanveer Sangha and Spencer Johnson did well with the ball. Aussies look like a force now.
🏆 South Africa vs Australia Prediction
Australia will start as favourites. Senior players like Mitch Marsh, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis lived up to the expectations and contributed to the team’s win. Even youngsters showed great temperament, with Sangha picking four wickets and Johnson bagging a couple. The Aussie team looks like a force and will be tough to beat. Back Australia to win.
Sep 01, 2023
21:30 IST / 16:00 GMT
Kingsmead Cricket Ground - Durban, South Africa
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