South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the third ODI at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. "We gonna bowl first. Hopefully we get off to a nice start. Hazlewood, Stoinis are in and Sangha comes in for his debut. Zampa is not playing. Been a long time since we won an ODI series in South Africa, so really excited. We want to assess conditions and make sure we execute our plans," said Marsh after the toss. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Done with the pre-match formalities!
We are moments away from the start of the match but before that, the players of both sides line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Australia's first followed by the national anthem of South Africa.
PITCH REPORT - Shaun Pollock is pitchside. He says that the pitch is hard and the weather is sunny. Adds that it is dry and it would be two-paced and tells that it would be better at night time. Mentions that the spinners will be important on this pitch and dealing with the breeze will be a challenge while the batters can expect a lot of cutters later in the innings.
Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa says that they were not sure and do not mind batting first. Adds that with the conditions, they would like to post a good total and give their bowlers something to bowl at here. Tells that there have been some good moments in batting but they need to put on a collective performance now. Mentions that they have improved their death bowling but they need to start well too in the Powerplay. Says that they will need to find ways to improve overall and do well in the pressure games and treat every game the same way. Informs they have made four changes as Reeza