Australia enters the ODI series against South Africa dealing with retirements and injuries that has immensely affected their team strength. The recent retirements of experienced players such as Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have left a leadership and experience vacuum, and injury blows to Matt Short and Lance Morris, besides Mitchell Owen’s concussion during the second T20I, have added to their ongoing struggles.
With usual stars Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc also out, Mitchell Marsh will captain the Australian team. Compared to this, South Africa comes in with virtually their full-strength unit, hoping to make the most of their stability and depth. Captain Temba Bavuma returns to captain the team, with David Miller being the lone important player out because of his involvement in The Hundred. The Proteas have a good batting unit with Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, and Ryan Rickelton, while Kagiso Rabada leads the pace force, and there is able backup from all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch, making the visitors’ side a rounded and a strong unit.
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AUS Vs SA: When Will The 1st ODI Between Australia And South Africa Be Played?
The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be played on August 19, Tuesday.
AUS Vs SA: When Will The 1st ODI Between Australia And South Africa Start?
The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will start at 10 AM IST and the toss is scheduled to be held at 9:30 AM IST.
AUS Vs SA: Where Will The 1st ODI Between Australia And South Africa Take Place?
The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be held at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.
AUS Vs SA: Where To Watch Live Telecast Of 1st ODI Between Australia And South Africa?
The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will telecast live on Star Sports Network.
AUS Vs SA: Where To Watch Live Streaming Of 1st ODI Between Australia And South Africa?
The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will stream live on JioHotstar app and website.
