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Bowlers Tipped to Shine as Australia and South Africa Clash in ODI Series
21 Aug
Summary
- Australia and South Africa to face off in 2nd ODI of 3-match series
- Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena to host its first ODI match
- Pitch expected to assist bowlers, with a 25% chance of rain
On August 22, 2025, Australia and South Africa will face off in the second ODI of their three-match series. The match will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, which is hosting its first ODI after previously hosting a couple of T20Is.
Based on the average first innings score in those T20Is, the pitch is not expected to be high-scoring. In fact, the surface is anticipated to assist the bowlers, similar to the first game of the series, which was played at a different ground.
Adding to the challenge, there is a 25% chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to range from a high of 25 degrees to a low of 18 degrees.
Both teams have announced their squads for the second ODI, with no major form or fitness concerns. Batting first after winning the toss is expected to be the wise decision, with a total of 280-290 potentially proving to be a winning score on the bowler-friendly pitch.
