Temba Bavuma Rested for 2nd ODI vs Australia, South Africa Bat First

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has been rested from the second ODI against Australia in Mackay as part of his hamstring workload management. Cricket South Africa clarified that there are no long-term concerns, but medical staff recommended rest despite him showing no discomfort in the first match.

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South Africa’s Team Changes

Bavuma’s absence sees Tony de Zorzi coming in at No. 3, while offspinner Prenelan Subrayen has been sidelined after being reported for a suspect bowling action on debut. To give him time for testing in Brisbane, the Proteas brought in left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy as his replacement.

Australia’s Only Change

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh admitted he too would have batted first on a good Mackay pitch. The visitors made just one change, with Xavier Bartlett replacing Ben Dwarshuis, who was rested.

Playing XIs for 2nd ODI

South Africa: Aiden Markram (capt), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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