US EditionSouth Africa Wins Toss, Elects to Bat Against Australia in 2nd ODI
South Africa manages player workload and adjusts lineup due to injury and bowling action concerns, with Aiden Markram captaining and leading the batting in the second ODI.
- On Friday, stand-in skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bat for the second ODI at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena, with play due to start at 2.30pm AEST.
- Cricket South Africa rested regular captain Temba Bavuma for workload management after a hamstring issue, and Prenelan Subrayen was replaced by Senuran Muthusamy after being reported for a suspect bowling action.
- After a 91-run loss in the opener, Australia made one change by naming Xavier Bartlett in the XI to strengthen their bowling attack.
- The Proteas lead the series 1-0 as they contest the second ODI, with Cricket South Africa confirming Temba Bavuma will be rested for this match and return for the third ODI on Sunday, August 24.
- With Mackay hosting its first ODI, Australia see the second ODI as a chance to bounce back after the opener, with captain Mitchell Marsh saying, `We were actually going to bat first today.
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