AUS vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st T20I match? | CricTracker

Australia take on South Africa at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Sunday, August 10, in the first T20I in the three-match series.

Both teams will look to use this series as a dress rehearsal for next year’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The Aussies will be high on confidence after completing a 5-0 whitewash over the West Indies in the Caribbean last month.

On the other hand, a second string South African side finished runners-up in a T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe last month. They lost in the final by three runs against New Zealand at the Harare Sports Club. After the return of some senior pros like regular captain Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada, the Proteas will look to get the better of the dangerous Aussies.

Match Details

Pitch Report

There is a drop-in pitch at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin for the first T20I. So, it’s hard to predict how the pitch is going to play. However, some drop-in pitches in Australia have been two-paced in the past. Rain should not play a part and that is great news for the fans who are looking forward to this mouth-watering contest.

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is

Predicted Playing 11s

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

South Africa

Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter.

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Mitchell Marsh

Cameron Green was in scintillating form during the five T20Is against the West Indies. He smashed 205 runs from five innings at an average of 68.33 and a strike rate of 164. Australia will hope that he replicates the same form against the Proteas.

Probable Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada was rested for the tri-series in Zimbabwe. The veteran seamer would be fresh and raring to go. His experience is going to come in handy for South Africa. If the balls start to come slowly off the surface, Rabada could become lethal with his variations.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1

• Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 45-55
  
• SA: 155-165
• Australia win the match

Scenario 2

• South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• AUS: 160-170
• South Africa win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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