AUS vs SA 3rd ODI MATCH PREVIEW :- PROTEAS SEARCH FOR FIRST WIN IN THE TRI-SERIES

 

 

Australia and South Africa started their campaign in the Tri-Nation Series in a different way. South Africa lost to West Indies by 4 wickets while Australia beat the same side by 6 wickets in their respective opening matches. Now Australia and South Africa will go in with different mindsets as they take on each other in the third match of Tri-Nation Series 2016. While South Africa will be seeking to taste their first win in the Tri-Series, Australia will look to continue their winning run. The pitches in both the matches have been spin friendly, and the performance of the slow bowlers from either side could again decide the fate of the contest. Both the games so far have been low-scoring encounters, and another one could also be on the cards.

 

South Africa batted very poorly in their openning match of Tri-Nation series as Sunile Narine was simply unplayable for the Proteas. Sunil Narine registered his best figure in One Day International Cricket (9.5-0-27-6). The top five South African Batsmen did get start but couldn’t convert it to the big one. De Kock who has been in good form since last few months had a rare off day on the opening match of the Tri-Series. He will be keen to get his side off to a good start with Hashim Amla. Rilee Rossouw got a half century against the hosts in the first match will be looking forward to continue his good form in the Tri-Series. AB de Villiers, South African skipper as usual will again be in the centre of attention. He has an unbelievable record in One Day Internationals. He will also be looking forward to make some contribution against the World Champions. In the all-round department south Africa must be hoping that Chris Morris can come up with some worthy contributions with bat and ball.

 

On the other side, Australia will be full of confidence against South Africa. In the second match of the Tri-Nation Series, Australia outplayed West Indies in every department of the game. Spin was the main weapon for Australia in the match against West Indies. Nathan Lyon was simply unbelievable against West Indies as he picked up key wickets in the middle order. Lyon was well supported by Adam Zampa as he wrapped up the West Indian Lower Order along with Mitchell Starc.

 

Not only bowling, South Africa will also have to go through the mighty batting line up of Australia. David Warner who presently has been in the dream form of his life got an unbeaten half century against West Indies in the 2nd match of Tri-Nation Series 2016 and guided Australia to an easy win. But Australia were not at their absolute best against the Windies as Finch, Khawaja, Smith and Bailey will be looking forward to make some worthy contribution. Although, Australia will definitely have the upper hand against South Africa, but the Proteas would be desperate to get on the board as well.

 

Now, let’s have a look at the probable playing XI and 5 key players of both the teams :-

Australia (Probable XI) : David Warner, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith(c), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade(w), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon

South Africa (Probable XI) : Quinton de Kock(w), Hashim Amla, Rilee Rossouw, AB de Villiers(c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Farhaan Behardien, Chris Morris, Kyle Abbott, Aaron Phangiso, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir

5 Key Players (Australia) : David Warner, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon

5 Key Players (South Africa) : AB de Villiers, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada