Australia’s Pat Cummins previews their ICC Cricket World Cup clash with South Africa
Australia take on South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup today in Lucknow, with Pat Cummins’ side looking to bounce back from their defeat to India in their first match, despite David Warner’s new Cricket World Cup record. South Africa have been a surprise this tournament, with their dominant 102-run victory over Sri Lanka where they scored 428 runs in the first innings.
Australia have made two changes with Josh Inglis taking the gloves instead of Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis preferred to the towering all-rounder Cameron Green. Australia have enjoyed the most success in the tournament in previous years, having won the trophy five times, while South Africa have never lifted the coveted trophy.
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Australia vs South Africa
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Australia vs South Africa
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Australia vs South Africa
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Australia vs South Africa
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Australia vs South Africa
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Starc. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
Marcus Stoinis and Australia left fuming after controversial dismissal against South Africa
Pat Cummins’ side had already slid to 70 for five in their chase of 312 when Stoinis was given out caught behind.
Both the batter and his partner at the other end, Marnus Labuschagne, were left unhappy with the decision from the third umpire.
Jack Rathborn12 October 2023 16:17
Australia vs South Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mitchell Starc. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Miller.
Australia vs South Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mitchell Starc. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Australia vs South Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi to Marnus Labuschagne. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bavuma.
Australia vs South Africa
FOUR! Tabraiz Shamsi to Marnus Labuschagne. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
