South Africa has dominated the ODI series and will look to complete a clean sweep in Mackay. Check out the latest odds, best bets, team news, and betting prediction.
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Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI preview & betting picks
Australia vs South Africa Match Preview
South Africa heads into Mackay on Sunday aiming for a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series against Australia.
The Proteas have completely controlled the series, backing up a 98-run win in the opener with an 84-run victory on Friday night.
Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74) led the way with the bat, while Lungi Ngidi’s 5/42 ripped through the Aussie lineup.
Australia’s batting has been the biggest letdown. Aside from Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, who’ve each topped 40 once, the rest of the order has struggled. Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey are both averaging in the single digits.
Expect similar playing conditions to Friday’s contest, with the pitch offering something for both batters and bowlers.
Despite trailing 0-2, Australia enters as the -188.68 favorite, while South Africa carries great underdog value at +150 with the top cricket betting sites.
Australia Team News
Aaron Hardie looks set to be dropped after failing to make an impact, with youngster Cooper Connolly likely to come in.
Ben Dwarshuis is also pushing for a spot in the pace attack, while left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann could be in line for his first run of the series.
Projected XI:
Travis Head
Mitchell Marsh (c)
Marnus Labuschagne
Cameron Green
Josh Inglis (wk)
Alex Carey
Cooper Connolly
Ben Dwarshuis
Nathan Ellis
Xavier Bartlett
Adam Zampa
South Africa Team News
With the series already wrapped up, South Africa may give opportunities to rising stars like Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Kwena Maphaka.
Captain Temba Bavuma could return, while Lungi Ngidi is the most likely player to be rested after carrying a heavy workload this tour.
Projected XI:
Ryan Rickleton
Aiden Markram
Temba Bavuma
Matthew Breetzke
Tristan Stubbs
Dewald Brevis
Wiaan Mulder
Senuran Muthusamy
Keshav Maharaj
Nandre Burger
Kwena Maphaka
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Australia vs South Africa Prediction
South Africa to win
Australia’s batting woes have defined this series, and it’s tough to see things turning around in Mackay. South Africa has been sharper with both bat and ball, making them great value to close out a sweep at +150.
South Africa to win
Nathan Ellis 2+ wickets
Nathan Ellis has been a rare bright spot, picking up 2/46 last time out. With his mix of pace variations, he’s a strong bet to claim 2+ wickets again at +120.
Nathan Ellis 2+ wickets
Matthew Breetzke 50+ runs
Matthew Breetzke continues to impress in his short ODI career, passing 50 in each of his four innings. As the series’ top run-scorer, he’s worth backing again at +245 to hit another half-century.
Matthew Breetzke 50+ runs
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