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With the visitors leading the series 2-1, here’s our South Africa vs Australia prediction for the fourth ODI. The two rivals will face off at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday, September 15. Australia head into the match as favourites at 13/20 (1.65). South Africa have higher odds of winning at 11/10 (2.10).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- South Africa vs Australia, 4th ODI
- September 15, 2023 – 11 AM GMT
- SuperSport Park, Centurion
Pitch report and weather conditions
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SuperSport Park generally produces balanced pitches, with something in it for bowlers and batters. The average first innings score here stands at 249. The team batting second has won 31 games compared to 24 by the team batting first.
Centurion should witness mostly sunny and warm weather on Friday afternoon. There’s no threat of rain so expect an uninterrupted match.
South Africa vs Australia prediction
Australia smashed the hosts in the first two games but South Africa returned the favour in the third game. The Proteas have some quality in their side and Australia aren’t at full strength.
Our prediction: South Africa to win this match at 11/10 (2.10).
Top run-scorer
David Warner has been terrific in the last two games, scoring and 78 off 56. Bet on Warner to be Australia’s top batter at 11/4 (3.75). Aiden Markram finally delivered in the series, blasting 102 not-out in 74 balls. Back Markram to be South Africa’s top batter at 4/1 (5.00).
Our prediction: David Warner to be Australia’s top run-scorer at 11/4 (3.75).
Top wicket-taker
Josh Hazlewood couldn’t make much impact in the last game but has a pretty good record in this format. Back him to be Australia’s best bowler at 11/4 (3.75). Tabraiz Shamsi picked 4 for 62 in the second game and followed it up with 2 for 29. Bet on him to be South Africa’s top bowler at 3/1 (4.00).
Our prediction: Josh Hazlewood to be Australia’s top wicket-taker at 11/4 (3.75).
Man of the Match
Aiden Markram smashed a blistering 102* off 74 deliveries in the third game. When he gets going, there’s not much bowlers can do. He has two hundreds and six fifties in ODI cricket. Bet on him to be the player of the match at 11/1 (12.00).
Our prediction: Aiden Markram to be the Man of the Match at 11/1 (12.00) odds.
South Africa vs Australia preview
The Proteas bounced back with a 111-run victory in the third game to keep the series alive. Here’s a short preview of the two sides ahead of the fourth game.
South Africa
The home batting line-up finally clicked in the third game as they posted 338. Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma scored fifties while Aiden Markram smashed 74-ball 102*. The spin duo picked two scalps each while Gerald Coetzee claimed four to wrap up the game.
South Africa continued to rotate their bowling attack, resting Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Rassie van der Dussen was replaced by Reeza Hendricks.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia
The Aussie bowling attack was largely ineffective in the third game. Travis Head was the pick of the bowlers with 2 for 39 in 10 overs. Chasing 339, openers got them off to a great start before suffering a huge collapse.
Australia made multiple changes in the previous game as well. Cameron Green, who took a blow on the helmet in the first game, could be back in action.
Squad: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
How to watch South Africa vs Australia ODIs in the UK: live streaming & channel list
The fans living in the UK can watch the fourth ODI between South Africa and Australia on BT Sports.
- BT Sports (TV)
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