AUS vs SA Dream 11 Prediction: The stage is set for the big battle between the top two teams at the current ICC World Test Championship standings, as Australia and South Africa are ready to lock horns in the first test at The Gabba in Brisbane, starting December 17.
Australia, who is playing on their home turf, will start as favourites due to familiar conditions and their recent dominant performance against the West Indies in a 2-match test series, which Australia won by 2-0.
South Africa, currently standing at second spot at the standings will need to win or at least draw the match to remain in ICC World Cup Test Championship finals contention.
The Australian fans want same West Indies series kind of action in the South Africa tour of Australia from their home side.
AUS vs SAWhere to watch
The game between Australia and South Africa will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network. The live streaming of the AUS Vs SA test will be available to watch Sonyliv app.
You can also track live scores and updates on the Stumps and bails website as well.
AUS vs SA When to Watch
Match: 1st off 3, South Africa tour of Australia 2022
Date & Time: 17/12/2022 – 21/12/2022 5:50 AM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
AUS Vs SA Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch is a place where pacers frequently enjoy rolling their arms because it provides them with good, consistent bounce and carry, particularly in the opening phase. The batsmen enjoy this venue for the same reason—they can trust the bounce and play the shots, and the excellent outfield adds excellent value to their shots.
AUS vs SA Weather report
According to the forecast, there will be some clouds on Saturday and Monday, there are chances of rain in those two days, while minimal showers can also be seen all five days.
AUS vs SA Predicted playing 11
AUS 11
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Zahid Mahmood
SA 11
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Jack Leach, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson
Australia Injury/team news
The teams will play to their full potential.
Australia probable playing 11
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
South Africa Injury/Team news
The teams will play to their full potential.
South Africa Probable Playing 11
Dean Elgar, Sarel Erwee, Khaya Zondo, Temba Bavuma, van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj, Rabada, Ngidi, Nortje, Gerald Coetzee
AUS vs SA head to head
In 98 test matches, Australia and South Africa team played against each other, team Australia claimed success in 52 games, while South Africa secured victories in just 26.
The highest run-scorer in the recently completed series against West Indies, who struck three brilliant hundreds in 4 innings will be a good pick as a top batter of your dream 11 side.
Top Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Top All-rounders: Travis Head, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jensen
All-rounder Pick: Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj carrying a good record against Australia, having taken 21 wickets in 6 games, and scored runs at an average over 17 too.
Top Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins
Labuschagne, is in the form of his life, having scored a whopping 502 runs in last 4 innings, with the help of 3 centuries and will most likely to dominate in this series too. He is the best choice to pick as a captain of your dream 11 team.
Steve Smith is also not behind Labuschagne, as he did wonders too during the West Indies series, and will try to keep up the confidence by playing effective knocks in this series too.
AUS vs SA: 5 must-picks
Player
Role/Stats
Dean Elgar
Reliable opening batter
Steve Smith
Struck a century recently
Marnus Labuschagne
Average over 60-plus in just 30 test
Travis Head
Second-highest run scorer in West Indies series
Keshav Maharaj
21 wickets in 6 matches against Australia in test cricket
*Disclaimer: The cricket match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not promise fixed results. All the information is published in good faith and for general information purposes only*
