Australia v South Africa Prediction
| Tournament | Cricket World Cup |
| Timetable | 12th Oct - 09:30 |
| Prediction | South Africa to win |
| Odds | 2.20 |
| Bookmaker | Dachbet Sports |
There are some big Group Stage matches at this 2023 Cricket World Cup, and this Australia vs South Africa cricket match is definitely one that I am looking forward to watching. This 10th match of the Cricket World Cup will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on the 12th of October, with the scheduled start of play being 09:30 GMT. Below you can find all of the latest odds from the best betting sites as well as my betting tips.
💯 Australia v South Africa Betting Odds
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Match Winner Odds: Australia v South Africa
Below you can see the match winner odds for Aus vs Sa:
| Team |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1.67 | 1.63 | 1.68 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
| South Africa | 2.20 | 2.05 | 2.14 | 2.08 | 2.08 |
Top Batsman Odds: Australia v South Africa
Out of the wide variety of cricket betting markets, one of my favourites happens to be the top batsman market, where you are predicting the batsman who will top score for their side. Although this is a tricky market, I like it due to its entertainment value. If you feel the same, then below are the top batsmen odds for Sa vs Aus:
Australia:
| Player | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | 4.00 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Steve Smith | 3.75 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 6.00 | 6.50 | 6.80 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
South Africa:
| Player | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 4.33 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Aiden Markram | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.20 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
Top Wicket Taker Odds: Australia v South Africa
While the top batsman market is my favourite, I do sometimes like to chance my arm at predicting the top wicket taker market. With such a wager, you are tasked with predicting the bowler who will pick up the most wickets. If two or more bowlers pick up the same number of wickets, then the bowler with the best economy will be crowned the top wicket taker.
I have chosen six bowlers in this Australia vs South Africa match that I feel will bowl extremely well, and their top wicket taker odds can be found below:
Australia:
| Player | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 3.75 | 3.25 | 3.30 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Adam Zampa | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 4.33 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.33 | 4.33 |
South Africa:
| Player | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 3.50 | 3.75 | 3.65 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 4.33 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 5.00 | 5.50 | 5.50 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
The above odds were correct when this prediction was written. For updates, head to the bookmakers' sites.
🔍 Australia v South Africa Match Winner Prediction
This is one of those matches that is not easy to call since either can beat each other on their day. They played each other in a five-match series not long before this Cricket World Cup, and it was a fascinating series that South Africa won 3-2 after having been 2-0 after the first two matches.
In their first match against Sri Lanka, the South African batsmen were on fire, scoring well over 400 runs, and then their bowling attack restricted the Sri Lankan batting lineup and won the match comfortably. Australia, on the other hand, did not even make 200 against India and ended up losing the game by six wickets.
I was mightily impressed with South Africa in their first match, so it is for this reason that I am leaning towards South Africa to win a close match between two really good sides - despite the fact that the bookmakers have the Aussies as slight favourites.
My Australia v South Africa Winner Prediction: South Africa to Win!
✔️ Australia v South Africa CWC Betting Tips
Let me now give you my CWC betting tips for this South Africa-Australia cricket match:
Match Winner: South Africa to Win
South Africa and Australia have played a total of 108 matches, and the former are currently leading the way with 54 wins compared to Australia's 50. The South Africans will enter this match full of confidence after their recent series win against the Australians and their brilliant performance against Sri Lanka in their opening game.
Both of these teams have some extremely big hitters in their side as well as some express pace, which should make for a really entertaining match. If I was attending this match, I would be tempted to bring a hard hat with me as I can see plenty of balls being dispatched into the crowd.
These two teams, as can be seen from the odds that the bookmakers are offering, are pretty evenly matched, but my money is on South Africa due to recent form and results. If you agree with me, then TonyBet Sports are currently offering odds of 2.14.
Australia's Top Batsman Winner: Steve Smith to Win
With all of the big hitters on display, you would think that I would put my money on one of those to top score, but my cash is actually on Steve Smith. He is the anchor of this team, so while his teammates will be given license to try and hit the ball as hard as they can, Smith will just look to stay in and play the proper cricket shots. He top scored against India, as I predicted, and I think he will do the same again.
If you would like to bet on Steve Smith to top score for Australia, then Unibet are currently offering odds of 3.75.
South Africa's Top Batsman Winner: Quinton de Kock to Win
After their batting performance against Sri Lanka last week, it was not easy to try and predict a top batsman for South Africa for this match. However, I eventually decided to go for Quinton de Kock because he is one of my favourite opening batsmen - it is a shame that he will retire after this Cricket World Cup - and has been in some very good form lately. If Australia bowl anything wide or short at him, then he will cash in once again.
Those who want to bet on de Kock to top score will find odds of 4.25 for him to be their highest scorer.
Australia Top Wicket Taker: Mitchell Starc to Win Top Wicket Taker
Australia have always managed to develop top fast bowlers, and one of their best ones at this moment in time is Mitchell Starc. The yorker can be a devastating ball in cricket, and Starc has developed into one of the best yorker bowlers in the world - his 90+ mph yorker can be impossible to hit at times, and I would not be surprised if he splattered a few stumps in this match against South Africa.
If you want to put money on Starc to be Australia's top wicket taker, then Unibet are offering odds of 4.00.
South Africa's Top Wicket Taker: Kagiso Rabada to Win Top Wicket Taker
Kagiso Rabada is one of my favourite pace bowlers for South Africa, and the Aussies will definitely be wary of the dangers that he can bring. He has a hat-trick in all three formats of the sport, which is not something that many bowlers can lay claim to. His speed and nagging line and length are what get him his wickets, and I am picturing him taking at least three wickets against the Aussies.
If you are picturing the same thing, then Unibet are currently offering odds of 3.75.
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📰 Team News for Australia v South Africa
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📺 Previous Australia v South Africa Highlights
Below are the highlights of the 5th ODI that took place between Australia and South Africa just before this Cricket World Cup:
⚡ Australia vs South Africa Prediction Overview
1️⃣When is This Australia vs South Africa Match?
This Australia v South Africa match will take place on the 12th of October at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The start of play is scheduled for 09:30 GMT.
2️⃣Who is My South Africa vs Australia Winner?
I think this has the potential to be a close game between two very good teams, but my money is on South Africa to come out on top.
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✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast
This Australia vs South Africa prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.
Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, so feel free to feel a bit of pity for him. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a number of years now and has written a large number of predictions for a variety of sports including GAA, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.
If you want to read more predictions of mine, check out some of the following:
- England vs New Zealand 1st CWC Match
- Pakistan vs Netherlands 2nd CWC Match
- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 3rd CWC Match
- South Africa vs Sri Lanka 4th CWC Match
- India vs Australia 5th CWC Match
- England vs Bangladesh 7th CWC Match
- New Zealand vs Netherlands 6th CWC Match
- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 8th CWC Match
- India vs Afghanistan 9th CWC Match
- New Zealand vs Bangladesh 11th CWC Match
- India vs Pakistan 12th CWC Match
- England vs Afghanistan 13th CWC Match
- Australia vs Sri Lanka 14th CWC Match
- South Africa vs Netherlands 15th CWC Match
- New Zealand vs Afghanistan 16th CWC Match
- India vs Bangladesh 17th CWC Match
- Australia vs Pakistan 18th CWC Match
- Netherlands vs Sri Lanka 19th CWC Match
- England vs South Africa 20th CWC Match
- India vs New Zealand 21st CWC Match
- Pakistan vs Afghanistan 22nd CWC Match
- South Africa vs Bangladesh 23rd CWC Match
- Australia vs Netherlands 24th CWC Match
- England vs Sri Lanka 25th CWC Match
- Pakistan vs South Africa 26th CWC Match
- Australia vs New Zealand 27th CWC Match
- Netherlands vs Bangladesh 28th CWC Match
- India vs England 29th CWC Match
- Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 30th CWC Match
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh 31st CWC Match
- New Zealand vs South Africa 32nd CWC Match
- India vs Sri Lanka 33rd CWC Match
- Netherlands vs Afghanistan 34th CWC Match
- Australia vs Afghanistan 39th CWC Match
- England vs Netherlands 40th CWC Match
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 41st CWC Match
- South Africa vs Afghanistan 42nd CWC Match
- Australia vs Bangladesh 43rd CWC Match
- England vs Pakistan 44th CWC Match
- India vs Netherlands 45th CWC Match
- India vs New Zealand 46th CWC Match
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