South Africa vs. Australia Prediction: South Africa has turned things around and are back in the series 2-1.

South Africa will be facing off against Australia in the fourth and penultimate game of the ODI Series being played at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion. South Africa has turned things around and are back in the series 2-1. Who will win this game

South Africa form

This time, Australia's decision to bowl first after winning the toss turned out to be a misstep. South Africa put on an impressive display, posting a convincing total of 338 runs. Markram's century was a much-needed contribution, and there were notable comeback performances from de Kock (82 runs), Bavuma (57), and Hendricks (39). Bavuma, in particular, remains a significant batting threat, having amassed 637 runs in his last nine ODIs with no score lower than 46.

The bowling attack, especially the spin duo of Shamsi (2/29) and Maharaj (2/37), left the Australians puzzled on a pitch that offered substantial turn. However, it wasn't just the spinners; pace bowler Coetzee also shone with figures of 4/50. Australia's struggle was evident as they lost 9 wickets for a mere 87 runs, underscoring the effectiveness of the South African bowlers.

South Africa Lineup

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Australia form

Despite a promising start in the second innings, with Warner contributing 78 runs and Head chipping in with 38, the Australian batting lineup quickly unraveled. The middle order, featuring Labuschagne, Carey, Stoinis, and David, managed a mere 45 runs collectively. Labuschagne's 15 runs came as a surprise, given his recent outstanding performances with scores of 124 and 80* in his previous two games.

Australia will require more consistent contributions from Carey, whose highest score in ODIs is just 12, and Stoinis, who managed scores of 10 and 17 in two games. Relying solely on the top-order batsmen won't always be enough to secure victory. While Carey's position as the wicketkeeper seems secure, Stoinis' spot may be in jeopardy, as there are several talented batters vying for a place in the ODI squad.

Notably, on a pitch where spin played a crucial role, Australia fielded only one spinner in this game: Sangha, who delivered a somewhat disappointing performance with figures of 1/64. Surprisingly, both Agar and Zampa were omitted from the lineup, and Hazlewood struggled, conceding 74 runs without taking any wickets after nine overs.

Australia Predicted Lineup

David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

Expert betting tips

Fast bowlers tend to excel on the Centurion pitch, making it an ideal setting for world-class bowlers like Hazlewood and Abbott to shine. The pitch typically offers significant bounce and movement, posing challenges for batsmen. Additionally, the weather conditions, with a temperature of 29°C, are expected to further dry out the pitch. Australia shouldn't be overly concerned, considering their strong record with 10 wins in their last 12 ODI matches. They have appeared to be the superior team against South Africa. Australia is likely to recover and show improved performance both in batting and bowling. While South Africa is expected to put up a good fight once more, this match is anticipated to be a closely contested one, with Australia being the favored pick.