SA vs AUS Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, Australia tour of South Africa, 2026
SA vs AUS Win Probability
44%
South Africa
56%
Australia
South Africa To Win, 2.15
South Africa was dominant in the first match and has won 7 out of its previous 10 ODI matches against Australia
Australia's batting looks quite vulnerable
Playing in home conditions and being one up in the series are massive advantages for South Africa
SA vs AUS Betting Tips
Highest individual score under 104.5
The Wanderers is generally a good venue for batting, but the surface can also reward bowlers who maintain a disciplined line and length. Only one of the last five matches played here has produced an individual score above 104 runs. With the new ball likely to offer some assistance and both attacks capable of taking wickets regularly, we expect the highest individual score to remain below 104.5.
Mitchell Marsh to score over 28.5 runs
Mitchell Marsh has been Australia's most consistent batter in recent months and remains a key player at the top of the order. He has scored at least 29 runs in four of his last five innings, including two half-centuries. His record against South Africa is also encouraging, with two half-centuries and a century in his last four appearances against them. With Marsh in excellent touch, we are backing him to make another substantial contribution.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
South Africa
Australia
Australia will be desperate to keep the three-match ODI series alive when they face South Africa in the second match on Sunday. The two teams will meet at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, with South Africa looking to secure the series while Australia will be aiming to bounce back and force a decider.
South Africa vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
South Africa has won seven of the last 10 ODI meetings between the two sides, while Australia has won three.
SA vs AUS Team Previews
South Africa
South Africa produced a clinical all-round performance in the first ODI on Thursday to take an early lead in the series. They will now look to maintain that momentum in Johannesburg and secure the series with another victory.
Despite missing their frontline seamers, the hosts were impressive with the ball in the opening match. Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch made an impact with the new ball, picking up wickets at regular intervals and preventing Australia from building substantial partnerships. Jansen also made a valuable contribution with the bat, scoring an excellent half-century.
Keshav Maharaj was the standout bowler, claiming a five-wicket haul, and he will once again lead the spin attack alongside Bjorn Fortuin.
South Africa's batting remains their biggest strength. Matthew Breetzke scored an excellent century in the first ODI, while Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton also made useful contributions. However, the hosts will want more from their opening pair of Tony de Zorzi and Quinton de Kock, while David Miller will be looking to make a bigger impact after struggling in the previous match.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin
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Australia
Australia will be disappointed with their performance in the first ODI. They were outplayed across all three departments and now face the pressure of having to win in Johannesburg to keep the series alive.
Mitchell Marsh continues to be in excellent form at the top of the order and remains one of Australia's most important players. He is expected to open alongside Travis Head, who has made several promising starts but will be eager to convert one of them into a substantial score.
The middle order is Australia's biggest concern. Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis are all capable of making significant contributions, but they need to show greater consistency. Australia will ideally want at least two of them to bat deep into the innings and provide momentum during the death overs.
Cooper Connolly and Jack Edwards provide additional batting depth and give Australia further all-round options. With the ball, Australia have a formidable pace attack and will look to put South Africa's top order under pressure early. Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets in the first ODI and will once again lead the attack alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Adam Zampa will lead the spin department, with Connolly and Renshaw providing additional spin options if required.
Australia Expected Playing 11
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (WK), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
SA vs AUS Toss Prediction
In four of the last six matches played at The Wanderers, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first. With the new ball likely to provide some assistance to the seamers, we expect the captain winning the toss to continue that trend and bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Wanderers generally offers a hard, flat surface with excellent pace and bounce, particularly during the early stages of an innings. The quicker bowlers can generate movement both off the seam and through the air with the new ball, so batters will need to be cautious before attempting expansive shots.
Once they settle in, however, the conditions can become excellent for stroke-making. Batters who survive the initial period should be able to score freely, and the team batting first will ideally want to push towards the 300-run mark.
Cloudy conditions are expected in Johannesburg, with temperatures between 25Ā°C and 27Ā°C. The overhead conditions could provide additional assistance to the seamers early on.
SA vs AUS : Who Will Win?
We think South Africa offers a lot more value for the risk being taken right now. They easily outplayed the Aussies and are in home conditions. The batting lineup for the Australians is brittle and can be put under pressure.
Bet on South Africa to win.
