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Australia vs South Africa
Fantasy Teams Prediction
🏏 Match Details:
Match: Australia vs South AfricaTime: 22 August, 10:00 PM (IST) ⏰
Series: South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 🏆
Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay 🏟️
📌 Match Info:
- The Australians were ripped apart by Keshav Maharaj in the first ODI. In the course of his career-best performance, the left-arm spinner dismantled Australia’s batting unit by picking up 5 wickets in a span of four overs. After what transpired with the Aussies in the first ODI in Cairns, they will be out for redemption in the second game at the Great Barrier Reef in Mackay.
- Put into bat first on a sluggish wicket by Mitchell Marsh, the Proteas rode on some brilliant batting displays from Aiden Markram (82 off 81), skipper Temba Bavuma (65 off 74), and Matthew Breetzke (57 off 56). The three fifty-plus scores help South Africa post a daunting total of 296 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs on a wicket that was slowing down as the match progressed.
- A total close to 300 is always a daunting one on a tacky surface, and Australian batting stumbled badly courtesy of a heroic effort from Keshav Maharaj. Maharaj’s career best figures of 5 for 33 in 10 overs broke the backbone of Australia’s chase, and South Africa went 1-0 up in the 3-match series.
- The two teams are all set to collide on the 22nd of August at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay for the second ODI. The venue will remain the same for the third ODI as well. The hosts are under the pump after losing the first game by a havoc margin of 98 runs. They need to turn the tables around in the second ODI to not only win it but also to stay alive in the three-match series and avoid their third straight ODI series defeat.
📡 Live Streaming:
🎥 The match will be live telecast on ESPN 📲🌤️ Weather & Pitch Report:
🌤️ Weather Report:
- The weather forecast in Mackay on Friday will be clear and sunny. There is no rain around, and the humidity is in excess of 70 percent. The maximum temperature will be around 24°C and the moderate wind speed will be 18 km/h.
🏟️ Pitch Analysis:
- Great Barrier Reef Arena has hosted three ODIs so far. The chasing team has won all three games. The pitch is good, which will slow down with the game, and spinners will have a major role to play. The fast bowlers will swing the ball initially, and the average first-innings score here is 255.
🚨 Team News:
🔵 Australia (AUS):
- Despite a dramatic batting collapse in the previous outing, Australia is likely to stick with the same batting combination.
- Josh Hazlewood could be rested to manage workload, paving the way for Xavier Bartlett’s inclusion in the pace attack.
- If the Mackay surface shows signs of aiding spin, Cooper Connolly may get the nod over Aaron Hardie to bolster the slow-bowling options.
- The rest of the lineup is expected to remain unchanged, with the management backing continuity and role clarity.
🔴 South Africa (SA):
- Kagiso Rabada’s absence due to an ankle injury is a major setback, ruling him out for the remainder of the series.
- Prenelan Subrayen, who made his debut in the last match, has been reported for a suspect action and will sit out the next two games.
- The team is weighing options between Senuran Muthusamy and Corbin Bosch as Subrayen’s replacement, with the final call likely based on pitch behavior.
- With two key players unavailable, South Africa may need to rethink their balance and bowling combinations heading into the second ODI.
🏅 Winning Chances:
South Africa looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
🌟 Key Players:
🔵 Australia (AUS)
⚡ Travis Head
Travis Head has had an impactful ODI career, amassing 2767 runs at an average of 43.2 and a strike rate of 104.9. His fearless stroke play and ability to exploit the powerplay field restrictions make him an automatic choice. .
🔥 Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is the leader of Australia's pace attack. If there's a hint of assistance on offer from the pitch, Hazlewood can wreak havoc in the Proteas camp with his disciplined bowling. .
⚡ Adam Zampa
The left-arm pace-bowling all-rounder has been in terrific form, picking up six wickets in just three innings. Curran can swing the new ball and deliver effective variations in the death overs, making him a major threat.
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⚡ Travis Head
Travis Head has had an impactful ODI career, amassing 2767 runs at an average of 43.2 and a strike rate of 104.9. His fearless stroke play and ability to exploit the powerplay field restrictions make him an automatic choice. .
🔥 Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is the leader of Australia's pace attack. If there's a hint of assistance on offer from the pitch, Hazlewood can wreak havoc in the Proteas camp with his disciplined bowling. .
⚡ Adam Zampa
The left-arm pace-bowling all-rounder has been in terrific form, picking up six wickets in just three innings. Curran can swing the new ball and deliver effective variations in the death overs, making him a major threat.
🔵 South Africa (SA)
⚡ Dewald Brevis
Swashbuckling batter Dewald Brevis oozed his class in the T20I series, emerging as the most successful batter with 180 runs at a blistering strike rate. His red-hot batting form makes Brevis an automatic pick in fantasy teams for this match.
🔥 Aiden Markram
Reliable South African batter Aiden Markram has been impressive in ODIs of late. The right-hander has amassed 1728 runs at an average of 42.14, and he can also chip in with a few overs of handy spin bowling..
⚡ Kagiso Rabada
Experienced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been the mainstay of South Africa's bowling attack over the years. Besides challenging the Australian batters with the new ball, Rabada can be a real threat to the hosts with his incredible death-bowling skills.
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⚡ Dewald Brevis
Swashbuckling batter Dewald Brevis oozed his class in the T20I series, emerging as the most successful batter with 180 runs at a blistering strike rate. His red-hot batting form makes Brevis an automatic pick in fantasy teams for this match.
🔥 Aiden Markram
Reliable South African batter Aiden Markram has been impressive in ODIs of late. The right-hander has amassed 1728 runs at an average of 42.14, and he can also chip in with a few overs of handy spin bowling..
⚡ Kagiso Rabada
Experienced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been the mainstay of South Africa's bowling attack over the years. Besides challenging the Australian batters with the new ball, Rabada can be a real threat to the hosts with his incredible death-bowling skills.
⚡ Team Recent Form:
🔴 Australia (AUS):
Australia had their moments of brilliance in the first match of the series, but lost the plot during the chase, as their middle order failed to put up a show when it mattered the most. Captain Mitchell Marsh was the lone performer for the side in a failed run chase, and he will be hoping for his men to step up and contribute in tandem to make a comeback in the series.
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Australia had their moments of brilliance in the first match of the series, but lost the plot during the chase, as their middle order failed to put up a show when it mattered the most. Captain Mitchell Marsh was the lone performer for the side in a failed run chase, and he will be hoping for his men to step up and contribute in tandem to make a comeback in the series.
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🟢 South Africa (SA):
Proteas, on the other hand, were brilliant across departments in the series opener. The top-order set the perfect platform, while the middle-order pounced onto the occasion and set a humble target for the Aussies. In the second innings, star spinner Keshav Maharaj bagged a brilliant five-wicket haul to restrict Marsh & Co. from getting anywhere near to the target. The South African side will be hoping to seal the series with a win in this clash.
Proteas, on the other hand, were brilliant across departments in the series opener. The top-order set the perfect platform, while the middle-order pounced onto the occasion and set a humble target for the Aussies. In the second innings, star spinner Keshav Maharaj bagged a brilliant five-wicket haul to restrict Marsh & Co. from getting anywhere near to the target. The South African side will be hoping to seal the series with a win in this clash.
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🎯 C/VC Fantasy Picks:
- Aiden Markram
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh
- Keshav Maharaj
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- Aiden Markram
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh
- Keshav Maharaj
🤼 Squads:
✨ Australia (AUS) Squad:
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly✨ South Africa (SA) Squad:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius⚡ Final Check Reminder:
Don’t forget to review the Final Team section in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make any necessary adjustments based on toss results and player availability!
🎯 Expected Overs Distribution
🏏 PBKS: 157/7 (16 overs)
🏏 MI: 139/8 (16 overs)
✅ Result: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs
4️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
🏏 PBKS: 139/9 (20 overs)
🏏 CSK: 167/9 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
5️⃣ Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
📅 Date: May 9, 2024
🏏 PBKS: 181/10 (17 overs)
🏏 RCB: 241/7 (20 overs)
✅ Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs
Note: These statistics are based on available match data from the 2024 and 2025 IPL seasons.
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🌟 PBKS Player Matchups Breakdown
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh: VS💣 Axar Patel: 24 R, 26 B, 1 W
🔁 V Nigam: —
💥 D Chameera: 23 R, 9 B, 0 W
💣 Kuldeep Yadav: 44 R, 29 B, 1 W
🔁 M Starc: —
💥 Mohit Sharma: 16 R, 10 B, 1 W
💣 T Natarajan: 21 R, 17 B, 1 W
💥 Mukesh Kumar: 0 R, 3 B, 1 W
🔥 Players' Recent Form & H2H
🔴 PBKS Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against DC
🧢 Prabhsimran Singh (RHB):⚡ H2H: 4 I, 163 R, 40.8 A, 139.3 SR
🔥 VENUE: 5 I, 151 R, 30.2 A, 157.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 32 I, 982 R, 31.7 A, 150.4 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 32 I, 723 R, 24.9 A, 144.6 SR
💥 SMT 2024: 6 M, 6 I, 207 R, 34.50 A, 165.60 SR
🔥 T20I:
💣 T20D: 99 M, 98 I, 2810 R, 32.29 A, 149.07 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 14 I, 334 R, 23.85 A, 156.80 SR
🔥 This Season: 11 M, 11 I, 437 R, 39.72 A, 170.03 SR
💥 RM: 5, 69, 17, 0, 42, 30, 13, 33, 83, 54, 91
🧢 Josh Inglis (RHB):
⚡ H2H:
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 30 R, 30.0 A, 214.3 SR
💣 1st Innings: 55 I, 1340 R, 27.3 A, 143.6 SR
⚡ 2nd Innings: 46 I, 1239 R, 35.4 A, 150.4 SR
🔥 T20I: 29 M, 28 I, 706 R, 30.69 A, 156.88 SR
💣 T20D: 145 M, 137 I, 3462 R, 30.10 A, 147.82 SR
⚡ This Season: 6 M, 6 I, 92 R, 23.0 A, 139.39 SR
🔥 RM: 2, 14, 29, 11, 6, 30
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🟣 DC Players @ Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala & H2H Stats against PBKS
🧢 Tristan Stubbs (RHB)⚡ H2H: 1 I, 5 R, 5.0 A, 62.5 SR
🔥 VENUE: -
💣 1st Innings: 33 I, 769 R, 40.5 A, 148.5 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 1 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 28 I, 659 R, 31.4 A, 153.6 SR
🔥 T20I: 35 M, 29 I, 670 R, 29.13 A, 134.80 SR
💣 T20D: 133 M, 120 I, 2829 R, 32.51 A, 146.05 SR
⚡ Last Season: 14 M, 13 I, 378 R, 54.0 A, 190.90 SR
💥 In This Season: 11 M, 10 I, 259 R, 51.80 A, 151.46 SR + 2 I, 2 O, 0 W
💥 RM: 34+28/0(1), 21, 24, 38, 1, 34+12/0(1), 31, DNB, 34, 1, 41
🧢 Mukesh Kumar (RAM)
⚡ H2H: 2 I, 5 O, 2 W
🔥 VENUE: 1 I, 4 O, 1 W
💣 1st Innings: 20 I, 64 O, 21 W
⚡ 2nd Innings: 16 I, 57 O, 18 W
🔥 T20I: 17 M, 17 I, 54 O, 20 W
⚡ T20D: 75 M, 75 I, 251 O, 80 W
💥 In This Season: 10 M, 10 I, 31.3 O, 9 W
💥 RM: 22/1(2), 17/0(2), 36/1(4), 26/1(3), 38/1(4), 31/0(3), 40/1(4), 33/4(4), 51/0(3.3), 17/0(2)
Watch the Final Team Section for Our Grand League & Small League Final Team
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Toss: South Africa opt to bat
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This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
🎯 Smart Strategies for Fantasy Success
1️⃣ Small League to GL Masterplan
- Pick an after-toss small league final team and rotate C/VC Options or Pick your own Risky C/VC.
- Add 1-2 punt player — someone unexpected who might outperform.
2️⃣ Mega Grand League Combinations
- Create one-sided winning teams for both sides based on toss and pitch insights.
🔄 Important Adjustments
- Make changes if any player is absent after the toss.
- GL Team Guide images are for reference only — tweak your team as needed.
- High-Risk Alert: Grand League teams can be risky. Play at your own discretion.
- Final Team Update: Check back in the last 15 minutes before the match starts for final adjustments.
- Experiment with alternate combos — swap 1-2 players using this guide for better odds.
🔥 Top Tips for Team Building
✅ Check player form — in-form players score more.
✅ Analyze pitch & weather — conditions influence performance.
✅ Follow team updates — last-minute changes matter.
✅ Study head-to-head records — track rival performances.
✅ Spot key players — captains, finishers, and strike bowlers.
✅ C/VC Selection is Crucial — double points can turn the tables.
✅ Balance is key — combine batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, and keepers.
✅ Confirm player availability — avoid picking absent players.
✅ Research stats & expert opinions — data fuels winning strategies.
🎉 Good Luck, Fantasy Champs! 🥳
⚠️ Disclaimer
- Fantasy Cricket blends skill and luck — we cover the skill, luck is up to you!
- Expected Playing XI is based on expert knowledge — adapt after the toss.
- No strategy is foolproof — monitor the match and tweak your team live.
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🔄 Team Update Reminder:
This team may change after the toss if any player is absent. Stay tuned and recheck the final lineup in the last 10 minutes before the match starts to make necessary adjustments!
💪 About the Prime Team
The "Prime Team" is a carefully curated fantasy squad designed to give you an edge over the competition. It’s built on a foundation of data-driven insights and expert analysis, aiming to maximize your points haul in every match.
🧠 What Makes a Prime Team?
✅ Current Form — Players in top form are more likely to deliver consistent performances.
✅ Performance Stats — Deep analysis of batting averages, bowling economy, strike rates, and fantasy points per match.
✅ Match Conditions — Pitch behavior, weather reports, and venue stats are crucial for predicting player performance.
✅ Head-to-Head Records — Track how players perform against specific teams or bowlers.
✅ Player Roles — Identifying key roles like finishers, powerplay strikers, death-over specialists, and all-rounders.
✅ Toss Impact — First innings vs. chasing team behavior affects player output.
✅ Recent Team Strategies — Analyzing batting order changes, bowling rotation, and captaincy tactics.
✅ Injury & Replacement Updates — Stay ahead with real-time info on player fitness and last-minute swaps.
✅ Punt Players — A high-risk, high-reward pick that can turn the tide in Grand Leagues.
✅ C/VC Picks — Choosing a captain and vice-captain strategically for double and 1.5x points boosts.
🎯 Prime Team Goal:
- Maximize Fantasy Points — Every player is picked to balance consistency with explosiveness.
- Outsmart Opponents — A mix of safe performers and differential picks helps you gain an edge.
- Adaptability — It is Designed to be easily tweaked after the toss based on the final playing XI and pitch report.
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