The highly-anticipated ODI leg of Australia’s tour of South Africa is set to commence on September 7, promising thrilling cricket action. Here’s a comprehensive look at the South Africa vs. Australia squad, including full team listings, player updates, and injury news for the SA vs. AUS ODI series.
Following a commanding 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series, Australia is geared up for the five-match ODI series. This series holds immense significance for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup, making it an ideal platform for fine-tuning their strategies and assessing their squads.
The opening two ODIs will unfold in Bloemfontein, with the third match slated for Potchefstroom, followed by Centurion hosting the fourth encounter, and Johannesburg setting the stage for the series finale. All these matches will be contested within a span of just 10 days, from September 7 to September 17.
South Africa vs. Australia 2023 ODIs: Team News
Mitchell Marsh, who made a successful start to his leadership journey during the T20Is, will continue to captain the Australian ODI team. However, one prominent name missing from the squad is Pat Cummins, who is unlikely to feature as he recuperates from a fractured left wrist.
Australia’s absence of key players doesn’t end there. Steve Smith is currently in recovery mode from a wrist injury, while Mitchell Starc has been given a rest period to facilitate a full recovery from groin soreness. Additionally, Glenn Maxwell will be unavailable as he focuses on rehabilitating an ankle injury. To bolster the squad in Starc’s absence, Spencer Johnson has been included in the ODI roster.
On the other side, South Africa has unveiled a robust squad featuring several returning stars. Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Heinrich Klaasen, and Anrich Nortje are all back in the ODI squad after being rested during the T20Is. The young Dewald Brevis, who marked his T20I debut in the recently concluded series, has also earned a spot in the ODI lineup.
South Africa vs. Australia 2023 ODIs Squad: Full Team Lists
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh (c)
Sean Abbott
Ashton Agar
Alex Carey (wk)
Pat Cummins
Nathan Ellis
Cameron Green
Aaron Hardie
Josh Hazlewood
Travis Head
Josh Inglis (wk)
Spencer Johnson
Marnus Labuschagne
Tanveer Sangha
Marcus Stoinis
David Warner
Adam Zampa
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (c)
Quinton de Kock (wk)
Reeza Hendricks
Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
Aiden Markram
David Miller
Tristan Stubbs (wk)
Rassie van der Dussen
Dewald Brevis
Marco Jansen
Gerald Coetzee
Bjorn Fortuin
Sisanda Magala
Keshav Maharaj
Lungi Ngidi
Anrich Nortje
Wayne Parnell
Kagiso Rabada
Tabraiz Shamsi
With the stage set for a captivating ODI series between South Africa and Australia, cricket aficionados can look forward to exhilarating contests as these two formidable teams lock horns in the quest for supremacy.
