In the Super 12 Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup 2021, Australia will face South Africa. Group 1 is known as the “death group.” Every team in this group is a formidable unit that appears to be strong on paper. In the 20-over World Cups so far, Australia has struggled as the world’s cricketing superpower has yet to win this trophy. With the ideal balance of solid hitters and superb bowling depth, they are among the favourites in the 2018 World Cup. They failed to qualify for the knockout stages in the previous two World Cups and will be aiming for a better showing this time.
Some players are making their ICC T20 World Cup debuts, and their lack of experience could prove expensive. On the other hand, South Africa has entirely altered their lineup, omitting prominent players like Faf du Plessis. In the warm-up matches, they defeated Afghanistan and Pakistan, which is a great omen. The way they approach this contest will be fascinating to watch.
Weather
The weather in Abu Dhabi will be hot and sunny, with a high of 33 degrees.
Pitch
It’s a well-made pitch with added pace and bounces for the T20 format. In the middle overs, even the spinners can be crucial. The wicket is in the 160-170 range. Thus whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia:
Aaron Finch (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia vs South Africa – Match 13, Dream 11:
Quinton de Kock (c&wk), Steve Smith, David Warner, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Anrich Nortje, Adam Zampa, Tabraiz Shamsi
Prediction
Match winner
- Australia
Winning the toss
- Australia
Top Batsman
- Australia – Steve Smith
- South Africa – Quinton de Kock
Top Bowler
- Australia – Pat Cummins
- South Africa – Anrich Nortje
Most Sixes
- Australia – Marcus Stoinis
- South Africa – Quinton de Kock
Player of the Match
- Australia – Marcus Stoinis
Team Scores Batting First
- Australia – 170+
- South Africa – 160+
These two sides will be ecstatic to begin their 2021 T20 World Cup campaigns in this encounter after a few warm-up games over the last week. We expect an entertaining match with South Africa’s best players proving their value, but we think Australia will win this game in the end. Let’s enjoy the entertaining T20 game with Baji now!