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August 22, 2025

Early Wickets Put South Africa Under Pressure in Second ODI

Early Wickets Put South Africa Under Pressure in Second ODI
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South Africa’s top order stumbled early in the second ODI against Australia after winning the toss and batting first. Captain Aiden Markram fell for a duck, caught by Travis Head off Xavier Bartlett. Soon after, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton also walked back for just 8, giving Bartlett his second breakthrough.

At 52 for 2 in the 10th over, the pressure is firmly on the Proteas. Xavier Bartlett leads the attack with 2 for 16 in his opening spell.

T. de Zorzi (23* off 19) and M. Breetzke (21* off 18) are trying to steady the innings. South Africa’s current run rate sits at 5.38, but the live win probability tilts heavily towards Australia at 70 percent, with South Africa at just 30 percent.

The Proteas need a solid partnership to recover, while Australia’s bowlers continue to push hard for more wickets.