By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The 2nd ODI between South Africa and Australia at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg continues with gripping action. In the 1st innings, South Africa is currently batting at 13/1 in 3.2 overs. At the crease, Temba Bavuma is unbeaten on 11 ( off 14 ), alongside Quinton de Kock, who is on 2 ( off 5 ).
It’s the annual Pink Day, Proteas changed their green kit pink to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer detection and treatment.
They’ll also switched out their names on the backs of their shirts for the names of survivors. David Miller will have his mom’s name on his back today.
After the first ODI in Durban, the teams had played 114 ODIs: South Africa 58 wins, Australia 52, three ties and one no-result.
Against every other opponent, the Aussies have a superior record.
On the other hand, they also have six World Cup wins while South Africa have yet to get off the mark.
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams.
Australia XI: Mitch Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cooper Connelly, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.