South Africa vs Australia, RSA vs AUS, Today Match Prediction 03 September 2023

RSA vs AUS Match Prediction & Analysis

South Africa will be out to save face in the final T20I of the series to avoid a clean sweep after losing the first two games. In spite of a brilliant lineup, the hosts have been underwhelming in their performances with the bat.

Australia, on the other hand, in spite of missing their key players, have been impressive in every aspect. Mitchell Marsh and Tim David have delivered match-winning knocks in the middle and lower order.

The big news for Australia would be their success with the ball in the absence of Starc. Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, and Nathan Ellis destroying the Proteas in South Africa is great news for Australia going ahead.

Skipper Markram would expect his key players like Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, and Dewald Brewis to bounce back and play a crucial role in the team’s success.

With Lungi Ngidi delivering expensive spells and struggling to find wickets, the hosts find themselves in a difficult situation.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RSA

L L

RSA

164/8 in 20.0 8.2

RSA vs AUS

Australia won by 8 wickets 01 Sep 2023

AUS

165/2 in 14.5 11.12

RSA

115/10 in 15.3 7.42

RSA vs AUS

Australia beat South Africa by 111 runs 30 Aug 2023

AUS

226/6 in 20.0 11.3

AUS

W W

RSA

164/8 in 20.0 8.2

RSA vs AUS

Australia won by 8 wickets 01 Sep 2023

AUS

165/2 in 14.5 11.12

RSA

115/10 in 15.3 7.42

RSA vs AUS

Australia beat South Africa by 111 runs 30 Aug 2023

AUS

226/6 in 20.0 11.3

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

The Proteas haven’t looked so weak in recent years. They’ve been impressive against the top teams in T20Is including their tour of India. 

And to lose two back-to-back matches at home against an Aussie side that doesn’t feature their regulars is a shocker. The 3rd T20I is a great opportunity for South Africa to bounce back and gain some confidence ahead of the ODI series.

They’ve brought in Dewald Brewis and Tristan Stubbs in roles that belonged to other players in the past. The lower middle order is a crucial place in the batting order in T20Is and these two are the best talent from the pool of young and players in South Africa.

This is their golden chance to prove their mettle and secure their place in the XI for times to come. However, it is not just the newcomers but even the seniors who are struggling to find the rhythm.

Temba Bavuma has looked out of touch and Rassie van der Dussen, the key player in the South African middle-order has also failed to live up to the expectations. 

While there is no Rabada and Nortje in this setup, Lungi Ngidi’s bowling form is now a big concern. Tabraiz Shamsi has a major role with spin and is someone who’s done extremely well in the recent past.

The bowling attack doesn’t look promising and with key players out of form, South Africa are on the back foot.

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks, Donovan Ferreira, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma

Australia Preview

Australia have been exceptional with both bat and ball. Mitchell Marsh did what was expected of him and Aussie management would be delighted with that.

While Travis Head has struggled as an opener, Matthew Short has been in fine touch and has given great starts. He will be crucial in the top order along with the in-form skipper Mitchell Marsh at number 3.

Wicket-keeper batsman Josh Inglis would be keen on getting some runs at number 4 but Aussies are sorted even if he doesn’t fire. They’ve got Marcus Stoinis and Tim David in the lower middle order. 

With two of the most sought-after T20 players in their batting lineup, Australia can be confident of a big finish. Marsh is someone who can play a big knock and build the innings around himself. 

His performance will definitely give others confidence to go out there and play freely. The bowling has been the biggest discovery on this tour for Australia. 

Tanveer Sangha shined with the ball on debut with 4 for 31 while Nathan Ellis bagged 3 wickets in the 2nd T20I with one maiden over in his spell. A relatively inexperienced bowling attack has delivered the goods for Australia and will be crucial to their win in this match.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff

Australia Actual Playing XI:

Timothy David, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Short, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Sean Abbott, Ashton Turner, Tanveer Sangha

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It is a great batting wicket and there are plenty of runs on offer. Batters should go out with an attacking approach to make the most of the conditions. The weather will be partly cloudy with a high of 23 degrees Celsius.

RSA vs AUS Pitch Report

Kingsmead in Durban will host the 3rd and final T20I of the series. The previous two matches were also played at the same venue. While the average 1st innings score here is 157 runs, it is clear that the team batting first would need at least 185+ runs to have a chance of defending successfully. A massive total like the one Australia scored in the first game would force errors from batters in the second innings.

Toss: To Bowl

The venue has favored teams bowling first and both teams opted to bowl first in the last two outings. They would continue doing so in this match as well. Australia demonstrated how easily a score can be chased down on this ground in the 2nd T20I.