Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Bavuma and Co, look to maintain form

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Finch and Co favourites vs Proteas – Australia will look to bounce back from their demoralising defeat against India in the warm-up and begin their T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note. Aaron Finch and Co. will take on South Africa in Abu Dhabi on Friday to kick off the Super 12 stage, and both teams will look to begin their campaign on a winning note. Follow Insidesport.in for all Australia vs South Africa LIVE updates.

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Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa look to build on warm-up form, face stern test against Australia in T20 World Cup opener

South Africa look in fine form heading into the T20 World Cup, having put in noteworthy performances in the two warm-up games. In their first game against Afghanistan, the Proteas clinched a convincing 41-run win, restricting the Asian side to just 104 in their 20 overs, having put 145 on the board. In the second game against Pakistan, Rassie van der Dussen scored a sensational century to chase down a 185-run target and seal the win. Temba Bavuma would hope that his team can continue the same form into the main stage of the tournament.

Australia meanwhile will look to bounce back from their defeat against India in the final warm-up game when they take the field in Abu Dhabi. Aaron Finch and Co. had bagged a thrilling win over New Zealand in the first warm-up game. The return of Marcus Stoinis to form and from injury will be a huge boost to the side, and despite coming off a defeat, the Aussies will be favourites for the clash considering the quality they boast on paper.

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa look to build on warm-up form, face stern test against Australia in T20 World Cup opener

Pitch and weather report

Abu Dhabi was one of the relatively high scoring venues in the IPL 2021, and one can expect the same to happen during the T20 World Cup. While the pitches are expected to be slower, one can expect scores in excess of 160. Temperatures are expected to hover in the mid 26 to 34 degrees Celsius range, with no chance of rainfall. Dew is likely to play a huge factor and the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

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Australia vs South Africa LIVE – Predicted XIs:

Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Aston Agar, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

AUS vs SA LIVE Scores: Australia vs South Africa LIVE streaming details

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster for T20 WC 2021 in India and other sub-continent regions. The Star Sports broadcasting network will live telecast all action of the upcoming event starting October 17. The AUS vs SA live streaming will also be available on digital platforms courtesy Disney+Hotstar App in India and other sub-continent regions. One can keep tabs on Insidesport.in for AUS vs SA LIVE score updates.

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