Australia vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Check Mackay pitch report and weather forecast

South Africa will face Australia in the second ODI on Friday, August 22, at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, starting at 10 AM IST. After a commanding 98-run win in the series opener, the visitors will look to maintain their momentum, while the hosts must secure victory to stay alive in the three-match series.

Aus vs SA 2nd Odi Pitch Report

The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay will host a men’s ODI for the first time since 1992, when India and Sri Lanka met in a rain-marred game that lasted only two balls. The ground, however, staged three women’s ODIs between India and Australia in 2021, with all three games favoring the team bowling first. Australia successfully chased 275 and 226, while India hunted down 265. These results suggest the pitch is good for batting, with a par score expected around 280–290 runs. Winning the toss could prove crucial, as teams are likely to prefer bowling first.

Australia vs South Africa Weather Update

The weather is predicted to be clear, with no rain predicted. The temperatures are also slated to be pleasant.

AUS vs SA 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing XIs

Australia (Probable XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa (Probable XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Australia vs South Africa: ODI Head-to-Head

• Total Matches Played: 111
• Australia Wins: 51
• South Africa Wins: 56
• No Result: 1