Admin In the upcoming match of the ICC World Cup, Australia is set to face South Africa on Thursday after their recent loss to the Indian team. This time, all eyes are on the Australian batsmen. The Australian team’s start in the competition hasn’t been impressive, and their disappointing performance has left them with a tough task to secure a spot in the top five. On the other hand, South Africa managed to register a convincing win in their first match against Sri Lanka, instilling confidence in their World Cup campaign.
The Australian team’s recent performance has raised concerns about their batting approach. Their batsmen haven’t been aggressive enough, with experienced players like David Warner and Steve Smith failing to score more than 30 runs in their recent matches. Australian batsmen seem to be struggling against India’s bowlers. Adam Zampa also faced a tough time during the second match, and Mitchell Marsh had to bear the brunt of facing Virat Kohli in the middle.
Against South Africa, they cannot afford such mistakes. Australia’s all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is recovering from an injury, and Cameron Green might take his place. Stoinis is currently playing for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, which could give him some valuable match practice on these pitches. Fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc will play a significant role. Glenn Maxwell will also need to perform well in the middle order, and leg-spinner Adam Zampa’s performance will be crucial.
On the other hand, in South Africa, three of their batsmen scored centuries in the match against Sri Lanka. Among them, Quinton de Kock, who also plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, showed his prowess on these pitches. Rassie van der Dussen and the fastest centurion in the history of the World Cup, Aiden Markram, have the ability to play a significant role on this ground.
The stadium in Lucknow, where they played in the IPL, may have given them an advantage. If these batsmen perform well in the upcoming match, South Africa can have a strong batting lineup, with Keshav Maharaj also being a viable option. Therefore, in this contest, a good battle between the two teams’ bowlers is expected.
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