Australia vs South Africa Highlights, World Cup 2023: De Kock's 109, Rabada's 3-wicket haul drive SA to commanding win

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: The start of the Australia vs. South Africa match in the 2023 World Cup group stage just around the corner, the crucial toss is merely 10 minutes away. Win the toss and…?

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: So far, weather has been the least of concerns in tournament proper, and it isn't expected to change today. Clear skies are forecasted throughout the duration of the match in Lucknow

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Andy Flower, the former head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants, will return to the stadium on Thursday. Flower is now part of the Australian support staff in a consultancy role. Certainly, the former Zimbabwe captain's insights will be helpful at a stadium that was his home for the 2023 edition of the IPL

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: A victory over Australia in Lucknow could propel South Africa to the top of the standings in the World Cup. They currently boast the highest net run rate (NRR) among all teams, with their NRR standing at over +2. Maintaining this strong NRR will be crucial for South Africa as they aim to secure a top position in the group.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Marco Jansen will play a pivotal role for the Proteas in the tournament. Despite a costly performance with the ball against Sri Lanka, he was impressive with his opening two wickets, and also had two catches dropped off his bowling. In addition, he also cleared the ropes with the bat briefly. Jansen's left-arm angle and extra bounce make him effective on fast pitches but vulnerable on slower ones. His accuracy with the new ball will be vital against aggressive Australian batters like David Warner and Mitchell Marsh.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: South Africa's squad is currently free of fitness worries, but their main decision revolves around whether they should maintain the same lineup that performed brilliantly against Sri Lanka or introduce a second spinner in Tabraiz Shamsi, considering Australia's vulnerability to spin and Shamsi's past success against them.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Cummins feels that despite the lack of form in the Australian camp at the moment, the two teams will be at a “very similar” level on Thursday. “I also always find with South Africa; we always match up quite similarly. They've always got some fast bowlers and some batters that take the game on, maybe a leg spinner. So, it always feels like it's a clash of two very similar teams. So yeah, no doubt it will be another great game tomorrow,” Cummins said ahead of the game.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: With the memory of a collapse that saw eight wickets fall for just 89 runs against India, there is added pressure on Australia's batting lineup to deliver in their second game in Lucknow. The inclusion of Marcus Stoinis in the middle order can provide much-needed stability and contribute to preventing such batting debacles; it also helps that Stoinis knows this ground pretty well, thanks to his stint with LSG.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: The Ekana Stadium faced criticism for its pitch quality following a T20I match between India and New Zealand, where the surface played a role in a low-scoring contest. The curator was dismissed shortly after; to date, this stadium has only hosted four ODIs, and the highest score while batting first in these games was a modest 253. Notably, both pacers and spinners found success on these surfaces. However, on the eve of the World Cup game, Australian captain Pat Cummins expressed an expectation for “pace and bounce.”

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Though it's early in the World Cup group stage, this game holds the potential to shape the tournament path for both teams. If Australia faces back-to-back losses, they will be under intense pressure, particularly with their subsequent matches against subcontinental sides, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, who are well-versed with the conditions. On the other hand, a second victory for South Africa would place them in a commanding position, especially with their following match against the comparatively weaker Netherlands.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: If Australia are facing struggles, South Africa's batting lineup is firing on all cylinders, as seen in their astounding 428-run total against Sri Lanka. This resounding performance mirrors their recent encounters with Australia in the bilateral series as well, where they consistently produced formidable scores of 338, 416, and 315 runs.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Australia have faced a string of setbacks over the past few weeks; their struggles began with a series loss to South Africa, followed by a 2-1 defeat to India. Australia, then, faced a defeat to India again in their opening match of the 2023 World Cup. In that game, Australia's batting lineup faltered, managing just 199 runs on a sluggish Chennai pitch. Even after reducing India to a challenging 2/3, Australia faced to capitalise as the duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul combined to steer India to victory.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: The World Cup clash between Australia and South Africa marks the sixth encounter between these teams in a little over a month (in ODIs). During the last month's tour, Australia's key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell sat out; South Africa, on the other hand, showcased their impressive form, mounting a comeback from 0-2 down to win the series. The form has well and truly carried over into their opening match of the World Cup.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: In the 2007 WC, the two giants clashed twice, with Australia emerging victorious in both encounters; Ricky Ponting's men had notably secured a seven-wicket victory in the semi-final clash in Gros Islet. However, South Africa would have their moment of triumph in the 2019 edition of the World Cup when they claimed a hard-fought 10-run victory in Manchester. Proteas, however, had failed to qualify for semis while Australia lost to eventual champions England in the knock-out game.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Few rivalries in the history of the World Cup can match the storied intensity of Australia vs South Africa. Who can possibly forget the classic 1999 Edgbaston semi-final – the ‘OG’ of all World Cup thrillers? Not many cricket fans can forget the sight of a helpless Lance Klusener as Allan Donald was run out, just one run shy of securing a famous win for Proteas. The tied match meant Australia advanced to final on account that Steve Waugh's men had finished higher than the South African side in group table.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: South Africa delivered a remarkable performance as they posted a mammoth total of 428/5 in their allotted 50 overs. This exceptional batting display saw them shatter the record for the most runs in an innings at World Cups. The Proteas had three centurions in their ranks; however, the bowling department might be a slight concern for South Africa, as their pacers had been leaky vs Sri Lanka. On a surface that could potentially assist spin, the team may turn to Keshav Maharaj to play a pivotal role.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Australia's disappointing performance in their World Cup opener saw them bundled out for just 199 runs. This below-par batting display raised concerns over their ability to tackle spin effectively, which was evident as Indian spinners combined to claim six wickets. The Ekana Stadium typically supports spin bowlers, adding to the apprehension. However, with the pitch having undergone a re-laying process, it becomes even more intriguing to observe how Australia might adjust and configure their playing combination to address these challenges against South Africa.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of AUS vs SA 2023 World Cup match no.10! Australia are eyeing their first win of the tournament while the Proteas will be brimming with confidence, following a colossal win against Sri Lanka.