South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first in the second of the three-match ODI series against Australia on Friday, August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Regular Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma has been rested owing to fitness concerns and Aiden Markram is leading the side in the second match.
Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Toss Update
South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram has 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
Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI 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
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.
