Australia (AUS) will be taking on South Africa (SA) in the 10th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on October 12 at 2:00 PM IST.

AUS vs SA (Australia vs South Africa), Match 10 - Match Information

Match: Australia vs South Africa, Match 10
Date: October 12, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

AUS vs SA (Australia vs South Africa), Match 10 Preview

Australia have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while South Africa have also played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
New Zealand 2 2 0 4 +1.958
South Africa 1 1 0 2 +2.040
Pakistan 1 1 0 2 +1.620
India 1 1 0 2 +0.883
England 2 1 1 2 +0.553
Bangladesh 2 1 1 2 -0.653
Australia 1 0 1 0 -0.883
Afghanistan 1 0 1 0 -1.438
Netherlands 2 0 2 0 -1.800
Sri Lanka 1 0 1 0 -2.040

Both teams last played against each other in the 5th ODI of Australia in South Africa, 5 ODI Series 2023 where Adam Zampa scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 111 match fantasy points while Marco Jansen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 212 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Australia against India, India beat Australia by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Australia was Josh Hazlewood who scored 94 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Sri Lanka, South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs. The top fantasy player for South Africa was Aiden Markram who scored 152 fantasy points.

AUS vs SA, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 13 matches is 170 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 38% of its matches.

Weather Report for Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The temperature is expected to be around 35°C and humidity is expected to be around 32%. 0.87 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

AUS vs SA, Head-to-Head

In the 108 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for South Africa.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Heinrich Klaasen 5 251 50.2 0 0 32, 39, 6, 174, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Temba Bavuma 5 225 45 0 0 8, 0, 57, 46, 114 -
David Warner 5 250 50 0 0 41, 48, 56, 53, 52 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Heinrich Klaasen

    Heinrich Klaasen can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Heinrich Klaasen has scored 251 runs at an average of 50.2 per match.

  2. Temba Bavuma

    Temba Bavuma is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Temba Bavuma has scored 8, 0, 57, 46 and 114 runs averaging 45 per match.

  3. David Andrew Warner

    David Warner is a batter and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 250 runs averaging 50 per match.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mitchell Starc 5 39 7.8 7 1.4 28, 0, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 5
Kagiso Rabada 5 18 3.6 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 17, 1 2, 0, 3, 2, 2
Adam Zampa 5 27 5.4 6 1.2 6, 5, 2, 5, 9 0, 1, 2, 3, 0
  1. Mitchell Aaron Starc

    Mitchell Starc is a bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Mitchell Starc bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 5 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  2. Kagiso Rabada

    Kagiso Rabada is a bowler and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, Kagiso Rabada has taken 2, 0, 3, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 2, 2, 3 and 3 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Adam Zampa

    Adam Zampa is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Adam Zampa bowls leg-break googly and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 1, 2, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Andile Phehlukwayo 5 69 13.8 3 0.6 0, 25, 38, 1, 5 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
Marco Jansen 5 91 18.2 11 2.2 12, 0, 47, 0, 32 2, 3, 5, 1, 0
Cameron Green 5 117 23.4 3 0.6 8, 50, 9, 19, 31 0, 0, 1, 2, 0
  1. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo

    Andile Phehlukwayo is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Andile Phehlukwayo has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.

  2. Marco Jansen

    Marco Jansen is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches, Marco Jansen has taken 2, 3, 5, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 2.2.

  3. Cameron Donald Green

    Cameron Green is an all-rounder and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 8, 50, 9, 19 and 31 runs averaging 23.4 per match.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aiden Markram 5 322 64.4 0 0 106, 13, 93, 8, 102 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rassie van der Dussen 5 268 53.6 0 0 108, 51, 30, 62, 17 -
Quinton de Kock 5 338 67.6 0 0 100, 84, 27, 45, 82 -
Josh Hazlewood 5 37 7.4 8 1.6 1, 0, 23, 1, 12 3, 2, 1, 2, 0
Mitchell Starc 5 39 7.8 7 1.4 28, 0, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 5
David Warner 5 250 50 0 0 41, 48, 56, 53, 52 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for Australia are Josh Hazlewood with 94 match fantasy points, Mitchell Starc with 63 match fantasy points and David Warner with 59 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for South Africa are Aiden Markram with 152 match fantasy points, Rassie van der Dussen with 137 match fantasy points and Quinton de Kock with 132 match fantasy points.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mitchell Starc 5 39 7.8 7 1.4 28, 0, 1, 10, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 5
Kagiso Rabada 5 18 3.6 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 17, 1 2, 0, 3, 2, 2
Heinrich Klaasen 5 251 50.2 0 0 32, 39, 6, 174, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Temba Bavuma 5 225 45 0 0 8, 0, 57, 46, 114 -
Andile Phehlukwayo 5 69 13.8 3 0.6 0, 25, 38, 1, 5 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
  1. Mitchell Aaron Starc

    Mitchell Starc is a bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mitchell Starc bowls left-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  2. Kagiso Rabada

    Kagiso Rabada is a bowler and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, Kagiso Rabada has taken 2, 0, 3, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 2, 2, 3 and 3 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Heinrich Klaasen

    Heinrich Klaasen is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Heinrich Klaasen is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 32, 39, 6, 174 and 0 runs at an average of 50.2 per match.

  4. Temba Bavuma

    Temba Bavuma is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Temba Bavuma is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 8, 0, 57, 46 and 114 runs at an average of 45 per match.

  5. Andile Lucky Phehlukwayo

    Andile Phehlukwayo is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Andile Phehlukwayo is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.

AUS vs SA Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.

South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen and Josh Inglis

Batters: David Miller, David Warner and Temba Bavuma

All-Rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo, Glenn Maxwell and Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Starc

Captain: Adam Zampa

Vice-Captain: David Warner

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