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South Africa win toss, bowl in second Australia ODI
ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov 9, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – South Africa captain Faf du
Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl in the second one-day international
against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.
The hosts, who were thrashed by six wickets with more than 20 overs to
spare in the opening match of the three-game series in Perth, are seeking to
stop the rot after an unparalleled seven defeats in a row.
They are boosted by the return of experienced batsman Shaun Marsh, who
missed the first game for minor surgery on an abscess, with his replacement
D’Arcy Short dropped.
Australia picked a four-prong pace attack in Perth, but have opted for leg-
spinner Adam Zampa this time in place of Nathan Coulter-Nile on a gentler
Adelaide wicket.
“We’re being really positive and we’re sticking to the basics,” said
Australia skipper Aaron Finch, adding that he was “not too fussed” about
batting first.
A well-organised South Africa, whose fast bowlers led by Dale Steyn were
devastating in Perth, have made one change with Dwaine Pretorius coming in
for all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo.
“It’s just a tactical change for us, We’re just playing around in that
number seven position and want to see what Pretorius can do hopefully in the
next two games,” said du Plessis.
Australia: Aaron Finch (capt), Travis Head, Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Alex
Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins, Mitchell
Starc, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Faf du
Plessis (capt), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Dale Steyn,
Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir
Umpires: Gerard Abood (AUS) and Michael Gough (ENG)
TV umpire: Aleem Dar (PAK)
Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZL)
BSS/AFP/MRI/0947 hrs