Australia Looks to Seal Series as Rain Threat Looms in 2nd T20I against South Africa
The 2nd T20I of Australia’s tour of South Africa 2023, SA vs AUS, will be held on September 1 at Kingsmead, Durban. Australia leads 1-0 and looks to seal the series, while South Africa aims to bounce back. Rain is a concern.
The Australia tour of South Africa 2023 continues with the second T20I between South Africa and Australia scheduled to be held at Kingsmead, Durban, on Friday, September 1, 2023. After a dominant performance in the series opener, Australia is eyeing a series win, while South Africa is determined to make a comeback and keep their hopes alive.
In the first match of this three-game T20I series, Australia put up a dominant performance, securing a resounding victory by 111 runs. They will be looking to carry this momentum forward and seal the series in the second encounter.
Match Details:
- Match: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20 of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023
- Match Date: September 1, 2023
- Time: 06:00 PM (Local Time), 9:30 PM I.S.T.
- Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Head-to-Head Record:
Both teams have clashed 23 times in the shortest format of the game, with Australia holding a dominant lead of 15 victories, while South Africa has won 8 matches.
Weather Report:
The weather forecast for the game raises concerns, as rain is predicted in Durban on Friday. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C with a humidity level of 64 percent, and the wind speed is estimated at 21 km/h. There is a 62 percent chance of rain, which could potentially affect the game.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Durban has proven to be excellent for batting, as evidenced by the high-scoring first game of the series where Australia posted a massive 220-plus total. However, overcast conditions may favor the bowlers and create an exciting battle between bat and ball.
Probable XIs:
South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson
Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Here are two suggested Dream11 Fantasy teams for the SA vs AUS 2nd T20I:
Dream11 Team 1:
- Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
- Batters: R Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Tim David, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: S Johnson
- Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Marsh
- Captain Second-Choice: Tim David
- Vice-Captain First-Choice: Marcus Stoinis
- Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Marco Jansen
Dream11 Team 2:
- Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis
- Batters: R Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Tim David, Temba Bavuma
- All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha
- Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram
- Captain Second-Choice: Marcus Stoinis
- Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mitchell Marsh
- Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Rassie van der Dussen
Dream11 Prediction:
With their well-balanced side, Australia is the favorite to win the second T20I, given their strong performance in the series opener. However, the threat of rain adds an element of uncertainty to the game. Cricket fans can expect an exciting clash between these two formidable sides in Durban.
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