Full Details of Today Match Prediction

The cricket fans are ready to witness yet another big battle of ODI cricket. The 2nd ODI match of Australia tour of South Africa, 2020 is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. We are posting 100 safe, perfect and accurate today match prediction for all matches of South Africa and Australia.

South Africa Reviews

South Africa had a good start to this home series of three ODIs. They won the first match with a margin of 74 runs. They won the toss and decided to bat first. Their batting order had a superb performance in that match and scored a total of 291 runs in their inning of 50 overs. Heinrich Klaasen was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side who scored 123 runs on 114 deliveries with the help of seven boundaries and three maximum sixes and remained not out till the end of their inning. David Miller also had a good performance with the bat. He scored 64 runs on 70 balls while he smashed four boundaries and one huge six.

The bowling unit of South Africa had an excellent performance in the first ODI match of this home series. They defended the target of 292 runs on the board and send the all team of Australia back to the pavilion on a total of 217 runs in 45.1 overs. Lungi Ngidi was the highest wicket-taker from their side who picked three wickets in his eight overs bowled out against just 30 runs while Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi picked two wickets while Keshav Maharaj and Andile Phehlukwayo picked one wicket each.

Australia Reviews

Australia failed to have a good start to this ODI series of South Africa and lost the first ODI match by the margin of 74 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to field first. Their bowling unit almost failed to give their best performance in that match. They were charged for 291 runs in their 50 overs inning. Pat Cummins was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side who picked three wickets in his 10 overs bowled out against 45 runs. Mitchell Starc picked two wickets while Josh Hazlewood had one wicket to his name.

The batting order of Australia also failed to give their best performance in the previous match. They failed to chase the target of 292 runs and were all-out on a total of 217 runs in 45.1 overs. Steven Smith was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side who scored 76 runs on 94 deliveries with the help of three boundaries. Marnus Labuschagne also had a good performance with the bat. He scored 46 runs.

South Africa ODI History and Stats

South Africa had played a total of 623 ODI matches where they won 383 matches and opposing teams won 216 matches. Their 18 matches were ended with no result and six matches were tied.

Australia ODI History and Stats

Australia had played a total of 947 One Day International matches so far. They won 574 while other teams won 330 matches. The 34 matches of Australia were ended with no result and nine matches were tied.

South Africa vs Australia ODI History and Stats

South Africa had faced Australia in 101 ODI matches where they won 49 and Australia also won 48 matches. Their three matches were tied and one ended without any result.

Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction

According to our match prediction, Australia is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why Australia is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:

  • The Batting lineup of Australia team is much stronger than South Africa
  • Australia also had a strong bowling unit and batting order which is in excellent form
  • A better bowling attack and more depth in every aspect of the game gives Australia the edge
  • South Africa has the advantages of home crowd, ground and conditions

Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Sides

There is no doubt that Australia is the best team while it comes to ODI cricket. They have strong batting order and bowling unit, so the winning chances of Australia for today match have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

Australia has 52% chances to win this match
South Africa has 48% chances to win this match

Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction

The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to field first.

Pitch Report and Conditions

The 2nd ODI match between South Africa and Australia is going to be played at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. The pitch on this venue is good for batting and also have some help in it for the spin bowlers. A score of 290 should a par score.

Weather Report for This Match

The weather forecast in Bloemfontein on match day is good. There are almost no chances of rain and we may have a full match to watch.

Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match

Dream11 Prediction for South Africa vs Australia. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of South Africa and Australia is mentioned under.

Full Match Info

Date: Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Time: 11:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

Venue Details, Facts, and History

Stadium: Mangaung Oval
Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Capacity: 20000
Known as: Chevrolet Park, OUTsurance Oval, Goodyear Park, Springbok Park
Ends: Loch Logan End, Willows End
Time Zone: UTC +02:00
Home to: Free State, Orange Free State
Floodlights: Yes

Venue Scoring Pattern in ODIs

Total matches: 30
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won bowling first: 15
Average 1st Inns scores: 238
Average 2nd Inns scores: 193
Highest total recorded: 399/9 (50 Ov) by ENG vs RSA
Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (24 Ov) by ZIM vs RSA
Highest score chased: 265/5 (48.2 Ov) by ENG vs RSA
Lowest score defended: 203/6 (50 Ov) by AUS vs RSA

Australia ODI Squad

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, D Arcy Short, Matthew Wade, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson.

South Africa ODI Squad

David Miller, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Temba Bavuma, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje, Janneman Malan, JJ Smuts, Beuran Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla.