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Proteas Batter Rickelton Out of Second ODI
27 Sep
Summary
- Ryan Rickelton released from squad for personal reasons.
- Rickelton expected to rejoin for the series finale.
- South Africa leads Australia 1-0 in the series.
South Africa has announced that batter Ryan Rickelton will be unavailable for the second ODI against Australia, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Johannesburg. This decision comes after Rickelton was released from the squad for personal reasons. He is expected to be available for the third and final ODI set to take place in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Rickelton participated in the series opener held in Durban, where South Africa achieved a 67-run victory, securing a 1-0 lead. His absence necessitates at least one alteration to South Africa's batting lineup for the upcoming match. Aiden Markram or Tristan Stubbs are potential replacements. In the first ODI, Rickelton scored 27 runs off 26 balls before being dismissed by Adam Zampa. South Africa posted a total of 297/8, with significant contributions from Breetzke and Jansen. Australia's chase fell short as they were bowled out for 230, with Keshav Maharaj taking four wickets.
