Published on: Sep 16, 2023 12:10 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 16, 2023 1:37 pm IST
Match 5 of the South Africa vs Australia ODI 2023 will be played at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 17th September 2023 at 1:30 PM IST.
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Australia vs South Africa, Match 1 of the South Africa vs Australia ODI 2023
17th September, 1:30 PM IST
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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Form Guide
Australia – W W L L W South Africa – L L W W W
South Africa and Australia will lock horns for the final time in the 5th match of the South Africa vs Australia ODI 2023, to be held at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on 17th September, 1:30 PM IST onwards.
The tables have turned. And the minnows have come out for hunting. Suddenly, Australia has been reduced from 5 wins in a row to 2 losses in a row. After crushing the mighty Australia with a mammoth margin of 164 runs, the series has opened up now. Finally, Heinrich Klaasen (174 runs of 83 balls) proved why he’s considered among the most feared batsmen in the world of cricket today.
Now as the penultimate game of the series is on the cards, both teams would look to win the game and the series.
Whoa…What a comeback from South Africa!
Habitually, the Wanderers’ pitch supports pace, offering pace and swing. The average scores at the pitch are 238 and 205 in the first and second innings respectively. Of the 50 ODIs played here, the batting first team has won 20 while 28 were won by the team chasing.
However, the pitch created for this series looks good for batting. Bowlers may have to work to contain the batsmen, except in the initial overs when bowlers would have a chance.
As seen in the previous 2 matches, the team winning the team would look to bat first and put a massive score on the board.
Last result at the venue
The last ODI at the ground was played between South Africa and the Netherlands. South Africa (370/8) defeated Netherlands (224 all out) by 146 runs with 65 balls to spare.
Heinrich Klaasen Stats ODI Career
Batting
Klaasen’s return to merciless hitting has come up at a time when South Africa needs it the most. Like he did in the last game, he has the ability to turn the course of the game single-handedly. His performance in the last ODI of the series can make a big difference in the result of the SA vs AUS ODI series.
Quinton de Kock Stats ODI Career
Like Klaasen, Quiton’s hands must be itching to play a big innings, something which has been amiss in the previous games. Looking at the starts he has got, this can be the time for him to fire and contribute to a winning cause.
David Warner Stats ODI Career
Warner’s century in the 2nd ODI was an announcement that he had arrived. And, with Head probably missing the last encounter of the series, he has to give his all to see his team win the thriller.
Marnus Labuschagne Stats ODI Career
Labuschagne may not have performed in the previous game but he has a reputation of a match-winner. The way he devastated the SA attack in the 2nd ODI is still fresh in the minds of cricket fans. He has to fire if Australia wants to win the series.
The 5th game of the SA vs AUS has become unpredictable, after the way South Africa have bounced back. The consecutive wins with massive margins of 111 and 164 can easily dig a dent in any team’s confidence. And, Australia is no different.
Further, Australia will feel low if their opener Travis Head doesn’t play due to injury. Overall, the tables have turned, especially after South Africa down and dusted Australia in the 4th game.
While it is still difficult to choose a clear winner, South Africa may be finding itself in a sweet spot at the moment.
Overall, South Africa have a chance the seal the series with a win, provided they are able to contain David Warner and Mitchell Marsh at the top like they did in the previous games.
Wicket-keepers: Q de Kock, H Klaasen
Batsmen: D Warner, M Marsh, M Labuschagne, D Miller
All-rounder: A Markram, M Stoinis,
Bowlers: A Zampa, L Ngidi, J Hazlewood
For Small League, Head to Head contest: H Klaasen, M Labuschagne
For Grand League, Mega Contest: M Marsh, Q de Kock
The match will stream live on Disney+Hotstar and Fan Code.
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