Cricket Australia XI led by Peter Handscomb will take on South Africa in the 4-day tour game starting from Friday. It’s a great opportunity for the Aussie youngsters to exhibit their talent against the recognized South African side. The Proteas will look to get started on the tour on a promising note.
Match Details:
Cricket Australia XI vs South Africa, Practice Test
Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Date & Time: December 9-12, at 5:30 AM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time
What is the pitch report for CAU vs SA, Practice Test?
It’s a balanced surface that offers assistance for the batters in the first two days of the match. It will be interesting how it responds in the last two days. The bouncy nature of the wicket always keeps bowlers interested. Batting first is an added advantage here.
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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 8, 2022
Recent form:
Cricket Australia XI: – – – – –
South Africa: Lost Lost Won Won Won
CAU vs SA, Practice Test Probable Winners:
South Africa are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Squads for CAU vs SA, Practice Test?
Cricket Australia XI
Peter Handscomb (c), Sam Whiteman, Henry Hunt, Tim Ward, Teague Wyllie, Campbell Kellaway, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jake Doran, Jack Clayton, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Chris Tremain, Jordan Buckingham, Liam Hatcher
South Africa
Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, Theunis de Bruyn, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo
Injury Updates:
South Africa’s Glenton Stuurman was ruled out of the Australia tour with an injury, Lizaad Williams will replace him in the squad.
Come join #Proteas duo Theunis de Bruyn and Gerald Coetzee at training ????#AUSvSA #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/2tD76dWVjq
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 8, 2022
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for CAU vs SA, Practice Test?
Top Pick – Batter
Dean Elgar looks to occupy the crease for a longer duration of time. South African skipper, has scored 4971 runs in 79 Tests at an average of 38.83 which includes 13 centuries and 22 half-centuries.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Marco Jansen made a dream start to his Test career. In 7 matches, he has picked up 37 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 35 in an innings and scored 200 runs at an average of 22.22.
Top Pick – Bowler
Chris Tremain has represented Victoria and New South Wales in Australian domestic cricket. In 76 First Class matches, he has picked up 281 wickets with the best figures of 7 for 82 and scored 1176 runs with the highest score of 111.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
This tour will definitely test the character of Kyle Verreynne. In his 11 Test matches, he has scored 404 runs at an average of 26.93 with the highest score of 136*.
X-Factor:
Peter Handscomb scored twin half-centuries in the Tour game against West Indies. His performances will carry more weight as he is eyeing a comeback to the National side.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for CAU vs SA, Practice Test?
1. Peter Handscomb (vc), Kyle Verreynne, Dean Elgar, Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Whiteman, Lawrence Neil-Smith, Marco Jansen (c), Chris Tremain, Liam Hatcher, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
2. Peter Handscomb, Jake Doran, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Sarel Erwee (c), Henry Hunt (vc), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Chris Tremain, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Kuhnemann
Pre-Match Analysis:
Cricket Australia XI has a lot of fresh faces in the squad and experienced Peter Handscomb who featured in the Prime Minister’s XI against West Indies will lead the side. Upcoming batter Teague Wyllie has been handed the opportunity for his recent domestic performances. Henry Hunt who was also part of Prime Minister’s XI keeps his place. Sam Whiteman, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jake Doran, and Chris Tremain are well-known names in the squad.
South Africa has named a strong squad for the 3 matches Test series against Australia which begins on 17th December. It’s a preparatory game to get acclimatized to the conditions. Rassie van der Dussen who missed the T20 World Cup due to injury makes his way to the Test side. The fast and bouncy conditions here in Australia will be ideal for their pace battery unit consisting of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen. Sarel Erwee who made his Test debut earlier this year at the age of 32 will open alongside skipper Dean Elgar. Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, and Heinrich Klaasen will form the middle order.
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