Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Live Score: Breetzke Breezes Past 50 After Early Bartlett Strikes

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Australia vs South Africa 2nd ODI taking place on Friday, August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. South Africa are leading the series after an emphatic 98-run win in the first ODI. Keshav Maharaj was the star for the Proteas as his maiden five-wicket haul in the format paved way for a big South Africa win. Check out the live ball-by-ball commentary and scores for the AUS v RSA 2nd ODI below.

Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Toss Update

South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first.

Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Playing XIs

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Australia: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa ticked almost every box in the first ODI. Their top order laid the foundation, the middle order chipped in with crucial runs, and their bowlers kept Australia under pressure throughout. Keshav Maharaj was the standout performer with a five-wicket haul, showing his maturity and control on helpful conditions and picking 5/33. South Africa now have the chance to wrap up the series with one match to spare.

Full Squads:

Australia Squad: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius