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Australia Wins Toss, Elects to Field in Must-Win ODI Against South Africa
Australia chose to bowl as South Africa seeks a series-clinching win after taking the opener by 67 runs.
On Sunday, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the second ODI, seeking to level the three-match series.
The Proteas established a 1-0 series lead following their 67-run victory at Kingsmead Stadium last Thursday, where Australia collapsed against the spin of Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey replaced the injured Josh Inglis in the Australian side, while Xavier Bartlett entered the attack for Mitchell Starc; South Africa confirmed four lineup changes for this match.
This match serves as the annual Pink Day ODI, raising funds for cancer research, and features twins Marco Jansen and Duan Jansen playing together for the first time at international level.
The series concludes at the Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, where the teams will meet for the third and final ODI of the three-match contest.