Australia take on South Africa in Match 10 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Thursday (12 October) afternoon.

Australia lost the previous match against hosts India by 6 wickets. Batting first, Australian batters were dismissed for only 199 runs on a spin-friendly pitch. The opening pair of Starc and Hazlewood picked up three early wickets but could not stop the Indian batters from completing the run chase. 

On the other hand, South Africa registered a 102-run win in their opening match against Sri Lanka. Batting first, de Kock, van der Dussen, and Markram scored centuries to take the team to a World Cup record total. All the bowlers took at least a wicket each in the second innings.  

AUS vs SA World Cup 2023 Details

• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Date & Time: October 12, 2023, at 2 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s Australia vs South Africa 2023 World Cup Match

Playing 11 for Australia Team

D. Warner, M. Marsh, S. Smith, M. Labuschagne, G. Maxwell, M. Stoinis, J. Inglis (WK), P. Cummins (C), M. Starc, A. Zampa, J. Hazlewood

Playing 11 for South Africa Team

Q. de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), R. van der Dussen, A. Markram, H. Klaasen, D. Miller, M. Jansen, K. Maharaj, L. Ngidi, K. Rabada, T. Shamsi

South Africa vs Australia ODI Records

South Africa and Australia have faced each other in 108 matches in One Day Internationals out of which South Africa have won 54 while Australia have won 50 times. At the World Cup, Australia have won 3 of the 6 matches played against South Africa.

Ekana Stadium Stats

Weather - 33°C, Hazy sunshine

Pitch - Balanced (Good for spinners)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 188 runs (4 ODIs played)

Toss - Team batting first won 2 times (4 ODIs played)

Top Fantasy Players for Australia vs South Africa ODI World Cup 2023

Australia Team

South Africa Team

South Africa vs Australia World Cup 2023 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeepers: H. Klaasen, Q. de Kock
• Batters: D. Warner, S. Smith, R. van der Dussen
• All-rounders: G. Maxwell, A. Markram
• Bowlers: K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, J. Hazlewood, A. Zampa

• Captain: S. Smith/A. Zampa
• Vice Captain: A. Markram/Q. de Kock

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Australia vs South Africa ODI World Cup 2023

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FAQs

What is the highest score in Australia vs South Africa one day?

The highest score in Australia vs South Africa one day is 438. It was made by South Africa chasing Australia 434 at Johannesburg, 2006. 

How many ODI World Cups has Australia won?

Australia has won a record five ODI World Cups - 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015.