By Zainab Shafiq 
On October 12th, Thursday, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a thrilling encounter as Australia takes on South Africa in the 10th match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match is scheduled to commence at 08:30 GMT (2:00 PM IST), promising an exciting clash between these two formidable teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Australia vs South Africa Match Preview
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia and South Africa are set to clash in a highly anticipated encounter. Australia faced an opening-game setback, losing to India, which places them without any points and a negative net run rate of -0.883.
On the other hand, South Africa embarked on their campaign on a positive note with a victory against Sri Lanka, securing 2 points and a notable net run rate of +2.040. As they gear up for their upcoming match, Australia will be eager to bounce back, while South Africa will aim to build on their early momentum. This match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eyeing a crucial win to climb the points table in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Australia vs South Africa Weather Report
On October 12th, expect daytime weather for the match with a high of 35°C, although it may feel slightly warmer with a RealFeel of 37°C. The day will feature hazy sunshine, providing ideal cricket conditions.
Australia vs South Africa Pitch Report
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow generally favors both batsmen and bowlers, offering good bounce early on. As the match progresses, it tends to become more batting-friendly, but spinners can find some assistance later in the game.
Australia vs South Africa Predicted XI
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
Dream11 Team for Australia vs South Africa
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Captain: Temba Bavuma
Batters: Quinton de Kock, David Warner, Steve Smith
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
All-rounders: Cameron Green, Marco Jansen
Where to Watch Australia vs South Africa?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |