South Africa vs Australia: Fantasy Team for today’s match

On Wednesday, August 30, the first T20I of the three-match series will take place at the Kingsmead in Durban between South Africa and Australia. Here is everything you need to know about the SA vs AUS fantasy prediction before the game, including fantasy cricket advice, the playing 11s for today, and the surface report.

South Africa vs Australia: Preview

The last time South Africa participated in an international cricket match was over five months ago. They were defeated by West Indies (1-2) in their most recent T20I assignment. The Proteas will be hoping to test out a few of their younger players in the shortest format even though the ODI World Cup will be the main emphasis.

Australia will play in a T20I match for the first time since the T20 World Cup last year, meanwhile. For this series, they have rested many of their regular players, including Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith, both of whom are injured. Additionally, Mitchell Marsh’s inaugural series as T20I captain will be this one.

South Africa vs Australia, Match Details

On August 30, 2023, at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa and Australia will play the first of three Twenty20 internationals. The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM IST. 

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Date: 30th August, 6:00 PM (Local) 9:30 PM (IST)

Where to watch in India: Star Sports India (TV) and FanCode

South Africa vs Australia: Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead in Durban will be beneficial to both bowlers and batters. Particularly pacers could enjoy some seam and swing, which could cause issues for the batsmen. After a few balls have been placed on the ground, they are free to play their shots. The average score in the first innings for teams that win the toss is 147.

South Africa vs Australia: Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper

Josh Inglis: The two keepers in the game would be Josh Inglis and Tristan Stubbs. South African captain had announced that Stubbs will be the keeper for the home side. Inglis gets picked before Stubbs as the South African might be listed as a batter on most fantasy platforms.

Batters

Aiden Markram (VC): The South African will be the vice-captain of our fantasy XI. Aiden Markram has been in great touch in T20Is this year. In three T20Is this year he has scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 181.25 while getting dismissed only once. In 2022, he scored 291 runs at a strike rate of close to 150. He might even bowl a couple of overs and could fetch some handy points as a vice-captain.

Rassie van der Dussen: Rassie van der Dussen is a great T20I player and is a player who has been brilliant at home. In 18 matches in South Africa, the right-handed batter has scored four 50s and has an average of 44.78.

Travis Head: Travis Head has only opened once in T20Is and he will be taking on that role in tonight’s match as well alongside debutant Matt Short. Head is someone who can score runs at a quick pace. If he stays at the crease for some time then he can definitely rack up some fantasy points.

Dewald Brevis: Dewald Brevis has not made his international debut for South Africa till now, but the 20-year-old batter has lit up multiple T20 leagues with his power striking. In 44 T20 matches, he has scored over 1000 runs at a strike rate in excess of 140. He is another batter who can score some points if he manages to bat for a few overs.

All-rounders

Mitchell Marsh (C): Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh will be the captain of our fantasy XI. Marsh will be batting at number three where he has found a lot of success. The pitch will be fast-bowling friendly which could entice him to bowl a couple of over as well. 

Marcus Stoinis: Marcus Stoinis has improved his batting by heaps and bounds in the last few years. Stoinis’ strike rate in 2022 was close to 170 at an average of 30+.

Marco Jansen: Primarily a bowler, Marco Jansen has not played a lot of T20Is, but in T20 leagues he has shown the potential to pick up wickets with the new ball and can provide some handy runs if needed down the order.

Bowlers

Adam Zampa: Even on a pace-friendly pitch, Adam Zampa gets into our fantasy XI, such is his quality. The leg-spinner is a potent weapon in the Australian bowling line-up. In 2022, he played 15 matches and picked up 17 wickets. In these 15 matches, he has also bowled under an economy of 7.5 RPO.

Lungi Ngidi: Lungi Ngidi is one of those bowlers who is not very economical but can pick up wickets. From a fantasy standpoint, he can be a great pick as he can be among the wickets.

Nathan Ellis: In his short T20I career, Nathan Ellis has picked up 15 wickets in five matches. His average and economy are astonishing. He has an average of 8.53 and an economy of 6.4 RPO. On a pitch that could assist fast bowlers, his role in the Australian lineup as well as in our lineup will be very crucial.

South Africa vs Australia: Fantasy XI

Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Aiden Markram (VC), Rassie van der Dussen, Travis Head, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh (C), Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi, Nathan Ellis