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South Africa vs Australia, SA vs AUS, Today Match Prediction
RSA vs AUS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Australia won the toss and choose to bowl first
South Africa won by 32 runs
Will South Africa be able to clinch the series with a win in this match?
- Matthew Breetzke has scored 355 runs in the last seven games with an average of 50.71 for South Africa.
- The average 1st innings score at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, is 262 runs.
- Cooper Connolly has scored 375 runs with an average of 46.88 in the last eight matches.
South Africa to win
| Tournament: | Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton, South Africa |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.4°C|Sunny |
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RSA vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis
South Africa is set to face Australia in the 2nd ODI match of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026 on September 27 at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
South Africa has made a magnificent start to the three-match ODI series on home soil, securing a victory in the opening game to take a 1-0 lead. Meanwhile, Australia will now face significant pressure to bounce back after their previous loss, as they will be striving to win the second match at any cost to level the series at 1-1.
So this match will be crucial for both sides; while South Africa will aim to win it and clinch the series, Australia will look to make a bounce back in the series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
RSA
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RSA
162/8 in 31.0 5.23
348/6 in 50.0 6.96
AUS
L
W
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W
AUS
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
South Africa made a magnificent start to the series by defeating Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI. Batting first, South Africa posted a formidable total of 297 runs; in reply, Australia was bowled out for just 230 runs.
South Africa did not get a particularly strong start from their top-order batters as they were dismissed early. Matthew Breetzke steadied the innings from the middle order, playing a magnificent knock of 112 runs off 106 balls. Subsequently, Marco Jansen provided a strong finish for the team, scoring 75 runs off 59 balls at a strike rate of over 127.
The bowlers also created early pressure while defending the target. Keshav Maharaj was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 20 runs in his 9.2-over spell. While Corbin Bosch and Bjorn Fortuin took two wickets each.
In the batting department, Quinton de Kock can perform well, as he has scored 367 runs at an average of 61.17. Matthew Breetzke has also been in impressive form, scoring 355 runs in his last 9 matches with an average of 50.71.
In the bowling department, Corbin Bosch has picked up 10 wickets in his last nine matches, while Bjorn Fortuin has taken 8 wickets in the previous six games.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma ©, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Duan Jansen
Australia Preview
Australia could not get the start to the series they had hoped for; despite gaining an upper hand in the match at several crucial moments, they lost the previous game by a significant margin of 67 runs, managing only 230 runs while chasing a target of 298.
While chasing the target, Australia's top order gave them a strong start, successfully scoring over 90 runs in the first powerplay; however, the team's momentum faltered after Mitchell Marsh’s dismal, who had scored 60 off 36 balls.
Apart from Marsh, Matt Renshaw also played a knock of 44 runs, while Travis Head and Cooper Connolly failed to convert their good starts into big numbers. Due to which, Australia's batting lineup completely collapsed after the dismissal of a few key batters.
Earlier, while bowling, Nathan Ellis delivered an impressive performance, taking three wickets for 57 runs in 10 overs, while Adam Zampa also claimed two wickets.
Despite the previous game defeat, Australia’s batting unit looks in good form. Cooper Connolly has scored 375 runs in his last 8 ODI games with an average of 46.88, while Josh Inglis has scored 334 runs in the last ten games.
With the ball, Nathan Ellis remains a major threat for the South African side as he took 22 wickets in his previous nine matches.
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Australia Key Players From Previous Game Of Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
Australia Actual Playing XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Jack Edwards
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Sunny conditions are expected at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 27°C and 13°C.
RSA vs AUS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The pitch at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg generally offers a batting-friendly surface. However, fast bowlers get early seam movement, and extra bounce makes it difficult for the batters in the first powerplay. Once the initial new-ball phase passes, the true bounce allows batsmen to play their shots freely. There will also be opportunities for spinners during the middle overs. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 262, indicating the potential for a high-scoring game.
Toss: To Bowl
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing targets has been easy here. The chasing side has won 30 games out of 53. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.
RSA vs AUS
Winning Prediction
South Africa head into the second ODI as the stronger side after a convincing 67-run victory in the series opener. Their batting showed excellent depth while the bowling attack also successfully dismantled Australia’s batting lineup. On the other hand, Australia has enough potential to bounce back, especially with their top order, but their middle-order collapse in the first ODI exposed a key weakness under pressure. If South Africa once again capitalise on home conditions, they have a strong chance of sealing the series.
South Africa to win
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