Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is a bowler’s paradise. Spinners, in particular, will relish the conditions, while batsmen must exercise patience in the early stages and build their innings steadily. Opting to bowl first might be a prudent choice for the captain winning the toss at this venue.

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

• Matches Played: 108
• Australia Won: 50
• South Africa Won: 54
• N/R: 1
• Tied: 3
• First Played: 26 Feb 1992
• Last Played: 17 Sept 2023

Probable Playing XI: Australia (AUS):

• David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa (SA):

• Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter: Aiden Markram (South Africa)

• South Africa’s ace batter, Aiden Markram, could be the standout performer in the upcoming match. In the previous game, Markram’s spectacular 106 runs in just 54 deliveries propelled South Africa to a massive total of 428 runs. The Proteas will be counting on Markram for a repeat performance.

Probable Best Bowler: Josh Hazlewood (Australia)

• Australia’s premier pacer, Josh Hazlewood, might be the key bowler for his team in the clash against South Africa. In the last game, the 32-year-old claimed three wickets, conceding just 38 runs in nine overs. His performance could be crucial as Australia seeks their first win.

Today’s Match Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to seize the victory.