South Africa vs Australia Second ODI: Betting Tips & Prediction

South Africa will look to wrap up the series when they face Australia in the second ODI at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday morning.

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The annual Pink Day ODI gets underway in the morning, with the Proteas holding a 1-0 advantage after producing an impressive 67-run victory in Thursday’s opener at Kingsmead. Matthew Breetzke starred with a superb 112 before Keshav Maharaj took 4/20 as Australia were dismissed for 230 chasing 298.

South Africa have also been strengthened by the availability of Aiden Markram for the final two matches of the series.

Australia therefore arrive at the Wanderers under pressure. Win and the series remains alive heading into Wednesday’s finale in Potchefstroom. Lose, and South Africa will secure a sixth consecutive bilateral ODI series victory over their great rivals.

Betting Preview

The first ODI demonstrated why South Africa have enjoyed so much success against Australia in this format.

Things initially looked precarious at 29/2 and later 168/5, but Matthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen completely transformed the innings. Breetzke struck 112 from 106 deliveries, while Jansen blasted 75 from 59 as their 107-run sixth-wicket partnership propelled the Proteas to 297/8.

Australia then appeared to be cruising.

Mitchell Marsh smashed 60 from just 36 balls and combined with Travis Head in a 90-run opening stand inside 10 overs. However, the match changed dramatically once South Africa introduced spin.

Maharaj was exceptional, returning 4/20 from 9.2 overs, while Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2/34. Australia eventually collapsed to 230 all out, losing their final six wickets for just 54 runs.

That performance makes South Africa particularly appealing heading into Johannesburg.

The Proteas have now won their last five bilateral ODI series against Australia, including a 2-1 triumph Down Under in 2025. Australia haven’t beaten South Africa in an ODI series since 2014.

There are still areas for the hosts to address. Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma and David Miller contributed only 53 runs between them in Durban, while Jansen and Corbin Bosch were expensive when Australia attacked the seamers early in the chase.

The return of Markram creates an interesting selection decision. Tony de Zorzi made a duck in the opener, making him the obvious candidate to make way if Markram returns immediately.

Australia, meanwhile, cannot afford another middle-order collapse. Marsh, Head, Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw all made starts in Durban, but none converted them into the innings required to chase down 298.

The Wanderers traditionally offers batters plenty of value, so another substantial total could be required on Sunday.

With the opportunity to secure the series in front of a packed Pink Day crowd, we’re backing the Proteas to get the job done.

Statistics

• Series: South Africa lead 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 67 runs.
  
• 1st ODI: South Africa 297/8 beat Australia 230 all out.
  
• Matthew Breetzke: Scored 112 from 106 balls, including 14 fours and two sixes.
  
• Marco Jansen: Smashed 75 from 59 balls and shared a 107-run partnership with Breetzke.
  
• Keshav Maharaj: Took 4/20 from 9.2 overs in the series opener.
  
• Bjorn Fortuin: Finished with 2/34 from eight overs in Durban.
  
• Mitchell Marsh: Top-scored for Australia with 60 from just 36 deliveries.
  
• Australia’s collapse: The visitors lost their final six wickets for 54 runs.
  
• Head-to-head series record: South Africa have won the last five bilateral ODI series between the nations.
  
• Aiden Markram: Available for the second and third ODIs after missing the series opener.
  
• South Africa’s pace absentees: Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman and Nandre Burger remain unavailable through injury.
  

Betting Tips & Prediction

Prediction: South Africa to win at 2.10.

Best Bet: Mitchell Marsh over 30.5 total runs at 1.80.

Alternative Bet: Total sixes – Over 13.5 at 1.95.