CWC 2019: Match 45, Australia vs South Africa: Best BalleBaazi Combination, Tips, Lineups & Team News
This article will provide you the Predicted XIs, Team News & the Best BalleBaazi Combination for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between Australia and South Africa.
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Peter Handscomb/Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Jason Behrendorff/Nathan Coulter-Nile.
South Africa: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir.
Team News:
Shaun Marsh has been ruled out of the World Cup after fracturing his arm in training. Peter Handscomb has been called in as his replacement.
Glenn Maxwell also got hurt in the same net session and is a doubt for this match. He may be rested in this match.
Nathan Coulter-Nile may come in for Jason Behrendorff so as to give the latter a rest.
South Africa are likely to stick to the same XI that defeated Sri Lanka last week.
Match Tips:
Weather Forecast: There is no chance of rain during the match. It is likely to be a dry, sunny day at Manchester on Saturday.
The Old Trafford pitch is excellent for batting with some high scored being posted on this ground in this tournament.
Australia will want to avoid playing England in the semi-final and will be desperate to win against the Proteas.
Match Prediction: It is a historic rivalry between South Africa and Australia and both these sides will be desperate for a win. South Africa will do anything in their power to stop Australia's charge in this tournament. The confident Aussies may hold the upper hand in this match.
Key Players:
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
South Africa: Faf Du Plessis, Hashim Amla, Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris