New Delhi. Australia has announced its playing eleven for the first ODI against South Africa. Star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the team. Due to injury, regular captain Pat Cummins will remain away from the field for the time being. The first ODI of the series will be played on 7th September. The series will end on September 17 before the World Cup.
Star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the team for the first ODI. Mitchell Marsh will become the 29th captain of Australia to captain during the first match of the five-match series. Apart from the announcement of the debutant captain, Australia has also announced a new middle-order and bowling attack. Experienced opening batsman David Warner has been included in the playing eleven after being rested for the T20 series.
Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis got place
Wicketkeepers Alex Carey and Josh Inglis have also got a place in the team. Additionally, all-rounders Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis will bat at No. 4 and No. 7 respectively. Recently Australia has defeated South Africa 3-0 in the T-20 series. Let us tell you that the first three matches will be played in Bloemfontein, one match each in Centurion and Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Australia’s playing XI for the first ODI:-
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
Australia team: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardy, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Tanvir Sangha. , Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuyn, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi. Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen