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South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Predictions - Markram to lead Proteas to victory

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 06 Sep 2023

Ralph Staniforth 06 Sep 2023

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Watch South Africa vs Australia in the 1st ODI on Thursday (13:00 SAST)
Aussies have lost their last 5 ODIs to the hosts
Can the Proteas change their fortunes?

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Aiden Markram to score big vs Australia (Getty Images)

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South Africa suffered heavy defeats in the T20I series against Australia but have their strongest side back for the ODIs. While they haven’t played each other since 2020, the Proteas have won their last five ODIs against Australia.

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Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
Australia Form
Australia Injuries & Team News

I’m going to back the hosts to win the first ODI against the odds.

South Africa have won their last 5 ODIs against Australia.
South Africa have won their last 3 ODIs.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram scored 175 runs in his last ODI match.
Australia have won 2 of their last 3 ODI matches.

Head to Head

South Africa have won their last five ODI fixtures against Australia. They last met in 2020 when the Proteas won by 26 runs.

South Africa Form

South Africa are under some pressure coming into this series against Australia. With the ODI World Cup a month away, the Proteas need to find some form in these next three games.

In the T20I series against the Aussies, South Africa comfortably lost all three matches. In the final game, they put up some fight, but it was nowhere near good enough to beat Australia.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

While the Proteas blooded some young players in the T20I series, they are back to full strength for the ODIs. They have also announced their World Cup squad so the players in that squad are the most likely to feature.

Australia Form

Australia won their most recent ODI series 2-1 against India away. It was an impressive series success considering they had to come from 1-0 down.

It wasn’t the highest scoring of the series, which is quite strange for India. However, the Aussies will be confident considering the World Cup is in India this year.

This series against South Africa will be used to fine-tune a few things ahead of the big tournament.

Australia Injuries & Team News

Australia have also announced their World Cup squad. Sean Abbott was included and is likely to feature during this series. Glenn Maxwell is still suffering from an ankle injury.

Verdict

South Africa v Australia - 1st ODI

South Africa are tipped to win with Aidan Markram to top score.

South Africa Win

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