AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Preview: Can Australia Level the Series Against South Africa?
South Africa lead 1-0 in ODI series. Preview of Australia vs South Africa 2nd ODI with top performers, stats & win prediction.
AUS vs SA 2nd ODI: Match Details, Probable XIs, Best Performers, and Winner Prediction
Australia will look to bounce back against South Africa in the second ODI at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on Friday, August 22, after a heavy defeat in the series opener. South Africa currently lead the three-match series 1-0.
Proteas Dominate First ODI
The visitors produced an all-round performance in Cairns, posting a formidable 297-run target. While Australia started strongly in the chase, Keshav Maharaj’s five-wicket haul (5/33) dismantled the middle order, handing South Africa a 98-run victory.
Key Match Details
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, August 22; 10:00 AM (IST)
🏟 Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
📺 Broadcast/Live Stream: JioStar Network, JioHotstar App & Website
This will be the first-ever completed men’s international match at Mackay, with only minor rain chances expected. Scores of 300–320 could be competitive, and spinners may prove decisive as the ball gets older.
Head-to-Head Record
♦ Matches Played: 111
♦ South Africa Wins: 56
♦ Australia Wins: 51
♦ No Result/Tied: 4
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Probable Best Performers
🌟 Best Batter: Temba Bavuma — His fluent half-century in the first ODI anchored South Africa’s innings. If he continues his form, the Proteas will remain favorites.
🔥 Best Bowler: Keshav Maharaj — His spell of 5/33 was match-defining. With a spin-friendly pitch, he is again expected to trouble Australia’s middle order.
Match Prediction
Today's Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to win.
Scenario 1:
Australia win toss & bowl first → SA: 300–320 → Australia to win.
Scenario 2:
South Africa win toss & bowl first → AUS: 280–300 → South Africa to win.
