Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa’s quest for a series win in straight games  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Travis Head has odds of 3.70 to be Australia's best batsman 
• Aiden Markram has odds of 3.95 to be South Africa's best batsman 
• Adam Zampa has odds of 3.65 to be Australia's best bowler 
• Nandre Burger has odds of 3.50 to be South Africa's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are all set for a close contest in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series. The Australians will look to make a strong comeback and level the series. They started the last game with higher odds but suffered a 98-run loss. Critics have raised several questions about their approach with the bat and the ball in the last game, and the World Champions will look to answer them with a strong performance. The South Africans will look to build on their momentum and aim for another series win on Australian soil. Both teams will fight hard in this game, and we expect a close contest.  

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Mitchell Marsh and his men will be under pressure after their ordinary performance in the last game. Their bowling attack failed to contain the South Africans, and the batting lineup failed like a pack of cards. The side has an excellent record at home and shall start this game ahead on cricket betting sites. Marsh expects a strong comeback from his team to level the series and leverage the home advantage.  

Mitchell Marsh played a captain’s knock in the last game, and he must deliver a positive start with Travis Head. The middle-order batters didn’t cross single digits in the last game, and the team expects runs from Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis. Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, and Ben Dwarshuis are powerful hitters, and they add to the team’s strength in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack failed to execute its plans in the last game, and the team needs early wickets from Josh Hazlewood and Ben Dwarshuis. Adam Zampa is the key bowler for the team, and he must do well in the middle phase with Nathan Ellis. Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, and Marnus Labuschagne add variety to the attack and add to the team’s bowling options.  

Expected Starting XI for Australia     

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood 

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Temba Bavuma and his men had fallen behind in the cricket betting apps in the last game. But the visitors defined those odds and put up a strong performance in the last game. Their batting lineup did brilliantly, and the bowling attack never allowed the Aussies to settle in. Bavuma would like a similar show from his players and settle the series in this game.  

Aiden Markram played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he will look forward to delivering a steady start with Ryan Rickelton. Temba Bavuma will look to steer the innings in the middle order and add runs with Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs. Dewald Brevis and Wiaan Mulder will look to deliver the big blows in the final overs.  

Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi troubled the Australians with the new ball in the last game, and the team expects a similar start from them. Keshav Maharaj picked a fifer, and he will feel confident and must do well in the middle overs with Prenelan Subrayen. Iaden Markram and Wiaan Mulder add variety to the attack, making it strong.  

Expected Starting XI for South Africa     

Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi 

TOSS: To Bat First      

We expect the wicket to be good to bat on at the start. The second half will pose a little bit of a problem for the batters when the ball starts turning and stopping on them. The side winning the toss would look to bat first and put up a big score on the board.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will have clear skies over Mackay on August 22. The wicket will be flat, and the fast outfield will allow batsmen to play their strokes freely on this surface. Fast bowlers will have some assistance in the early overs. The side batting first will aim to have 320 runs on the board in this game.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The South Africans will be confident heading into this game. They have their batsmen and bowlers in good form. However, the team has a poor record against the Australians in this format, and it will be on their minds. The Australians have more firepower in the batting department and a strong spin attack, making them favorites.   

Our prediction is for Australia to win