South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: 2nd ODI Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Playing XI
A high voltage clash is set to explode as South Africa take on Australia in the crucial 2nd ODI showdown. The hosts carry massive momentum into Johannesburg after a clinical win, while the Aussies are hungry to level the series. If you are hunting for the ultimate Dream11 Prediction and key tactical insights to build a Fantasy Winning Team, this deep dive has you covered.
Who will dominate the altitude and pace at the Bullring? Let us break down the ground numbers, key clashes, and winning combinations.
📌 MATCH DETAILS
- Match: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI
- Date: 27 September 2026
- Time (IST): 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM Local)
- Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Can the visitors counter the fiery home attack in high altitude conditions? The battle lines are drawn.
📺 LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS
- Digital streaming (App + Website): FanCode
- TV channels (India + Global): Eurosport (India), SuperSport (South Africa), Fox Sports (Australia)
🌦 WEATHER REPORT
Expect clear, sunny skies in Johannesburg with daytime temperatures hovering around 23°C to 25°C and humidity at a comfortable 32%. Wind gusts up to 18 km/h could offer early movement through the air to the new ball bowlers.
With zero Rain impact expected across the 100 overs, fans get an uninterrupted thriller. The Dew factor will be non existent for this day game, meaning captains winning the toss might back their batting depth to set a towering score.
🏟 PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS
Welcome to the Bullring, where true bounce and fast outfields create a batters paradise alongside fiery pace assistance. The Pitch nature remains firm and true, offering excellent carry to aggressive fast bowlers while rewarding batters who play through the line.
Looking at recent data, the Average score at The Wanderers Stadium sits at 261 runs, though first innings totals above 300 runs are standard when top orders click. The Batting vs bowling trend shows stroke play flourishing after the initial burst. On the bowling front, Pace vs spin dominance is neck and neck with 33 wickets falling to pacers and 30 wickets to spinners in recent outings, showing spinners who vary their pace find success during the middle overs.
Fantasy takeaway: Stack your lineups with top order stroke makers and aggressive wicket taking pacers who bowl at the death.
📊 TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD (POINT WISE FORMAT)
South Africa
- Last 5 matches: W, W, W, W, L
- Won the series opener convincingly by 67 runs at Durban with supreme middle order hitting and sharp spin bowling.
- Head to-head record: 27 wins against Australia in direct ODI meetings.
Australia
- Last 5 matches: L, W, W, W, W
- Saw their four match winning streak snapped in Durban despite fighting knocks from the top order.
- Head to-head record: 17 wins against South Africa in their official ODI rivalry.
Can the Aussies bounce back immediately, or will the Proteas extend their fortress run?
đźš‘ INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY
- Injured: None reported from either camp heading into this contest.
- Doubtful: Pat Cummins and Aiden Markram continue to be monitored for workload management.
- Fully fit: Marco Jansen, Mitchell Marsh, Quinton de Kock, and Travis Head are completely fit and ready to fire.
🏏 PROBABLE PLAYING XI (BOTH TEAMS)
South Africa
Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj
Australia
Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Locking in the right captains from this Playing XI will decide your rank on the leaderboard.
🔥 KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Marco Jansen: The explosive all rounder blasted 75 runs and took 1 wicket in the last game, proving to be a certified game changer with new ball bounce at The Wanderers Stadium.
- Mitchell Marsh: The Aussie skipper looked destructive with his 60 runs at the top order and matches up brilliantly against high pace.
- Matthew Breetzke: Fresh off a sparkling century with 112 runs in the opener, making him an indispensable anchor in your fantasy contests.
🎯 FANTASY PICKS
Small League Safe Picks
- Marco Jansen
- Mitchell Marsh
Mega League Differential Picks
- Keshav Maharaj
- Nathan Ellis
👉 Perfect for big contest wins!
đź”® MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK
- Final verdict: South Africa hold the upper hand given their supreme familiarity with the bounce at The Wanderers Stadium and red hot recent form. However, if Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh launch early for Australia, expect a massive counter attack. A thrilling, high scoring contest is on the cards!
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
Australia in South Africa ODIs SA vs AUS players ODI past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA vs AUS | 24 Sep - 01:30 PM | Durban | Australia | 297/8 (50.0) | 230/10 (41.2) | South Africa South Africa won by 67 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA vs AUS | 24 Sep - 01:30 PM | Durban | Australia | 297/8 (50.0) | 230/10 (41.2) | South Africa South Africa won by 67 runs |





