ICC T20 World Cup 2021: AUS vs SA, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch & Weather Report
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South Africa will face Australia in Match 13 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on 23 October at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Australians are having a difficult time of late as on their recent visits to the West Indies and Bangladesh, they lost eight of their last ten T20Is. In addition, they were defeated by India by eight wickets in the warm-ups. The Proteas, on the other hand, should have a high level of self-assurance as they won bilateral series against Ireland, West India, and Sri Lanka prior to the World Cup. The Proteas also defeated Afghanistan and Pakistan in warm-up matches.
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch is inclined more towards the bowling side and chasing would be easier.
Clear Skies with temperatures at 31 – 32° C
STATS – T20
Total matches 51
Matches won batting first 23
Matches won bowling first 28
Average 1st Inns scores 140
Average 2nd Inns scores 128
Highest total recorded 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG
Lowest total recorded 87/10 (18.3 Ov) by HK vs OMAN
Highest score chased 166/4 (19 Ov) by NAM vs NED
Lowest score defended 129/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs PAK
Top 2 Wicket-Keeper picks
1) Quinton de Kock – The right handed batsman’s accomplishments are incredible, and it’s clear to understand why he’s already being hailed as a future great. Not only is de Kock a fantastic hitter, but he also adds significant value to the team by wearing the gloves.
Matches – 233
Runs – 7044
Average – 34.19
2) Matthew Wade – The left handed batsman’s career has been a journey of reinvention, as he transitioned from Test wicketkeeper to specialist middle-order batsman. Wade is known for his tenacity and commitment which is a testament to his performances over the years,
Matches – 149
Runs – 2943
Average – 26.67
Top 4 Batsman Picks
1) Rassie van der Dussen – The right handed batsman averages more than 40 in first-class and List A cricket, and has a high scoring rate in T20s. He is recognised for being a big hitter and a boundary collector in this format.
Matches – 135
Runs – 3952
Average – 37.63
2) Temba Bavuma – He isn’t the most appealing batsman in the world, but despite his flaws, he has developed into a valuable T20 player for South Africa. The small right-hander has a strong defence and will be a tough batsman for the opponents.
Matches – 91
Runs – 2137
Average – 30.97 3) Aaron Finch – He is an aggressive top-order batter who is known for his powerful hitting and ability to finish games. He began his career as a middle-order batsman, but he was often employed as a floater and batted up the order for the team.
Matches – 324
Runs – 9845
Average – 34.42
4) David Warner – The left handed batsman continues to be a problem for bowlers and his newfound ability to bat long and deep into an innings is perhaps his biggest asset. He will, without a doubt, be a significant player for Australia in this World Cup.
Matches – 306
Runs – 10019
Average – 35.72
Top 4 Bowler Picks
1) Tabraiz Shamsi – A left-arm chinaman bowler who has earned a spot in South Africa’s squad by demonstrating his worth in the game’s shortest format. Not only are his variations amazing, but so is his accuracy in conjunction with them and he becomes threatening when batters pursue him.
Matches – 167
Wickets – 187
Economy – 7.18
2) Mitchell Starc – Starc tore through batting lineups with regularity, bowling at a breakneck pace and torturing batsmen with a mix of chin music and blistering toe-crushing yorkers. He has established himself as the spearhead of Australia’s offence across all formats.
Matches – 104
Wickets – 148
Economy – 7.25
3) Kagiso Rabada – Rabada can swing the ball conventionally, but he loves to utilise scrambling seam deliveries to make it seem off the wicket, especially when the seam is prominent and likely to induce deviations off the surface.
Matches – 130
Wickets – 172
Economy – 7.87
4) Pat Cummins – He is fiery with his T20 skills and has ignited the international stage with his great performances. He had an outstanding career, claiming numerous crucial breakthroughs while also contributing significantly with the bat.
Matches – 103
Wickets – 118
Economy – 7.83
Top 3 All-rounder Picks
1) Mitchell Marsh – He is a middle-order hard-hitting all-rounder and yet he is clearly a stronger batter than a bowler. Marsh has the opportunity to make rapid progress and contribute to Australia as the potential match-winning all-rounder he is tipped to be.
Matches – 123
Runs – 2709
Average – 31.50
Wickets – 61
Economy – 8.29
2) Dwaine Pretorius – He is a tall, strong, and furious cricketer from South Africa whose meteoric rise outpaced the rate at which he was talked about and noticed in the early stages of his career. He is a wise pick for the upcoming match.
Matches – 145
Runs – 1919
Average – 21.56
Wickets – 98
Economy – 8.18
3) Glenn Maxwell – Maxwell reinvented the contemporary limited-overs game by allowing his instincts to drive his replies to the ball, thanks to his athleticism and rapid reactions.
Matches – 321
Runs – 7187
Average – 27.74
Wickets – 113
Economy – 7.73
Predicted Playing 11
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius/Lungi Ngidi, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia
Aaron Finch (C), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa
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