The rapid pitch of South Africa Kagiso Rabada was excluded from the three -way one -day international (ODI) series against Australia due to inflammation in his right ankle. The decision was confirmed in the morning of the first ODI after medical scanning carried out earlier in the week. Rabada, 30, will remain in Australia to start rehabilitation under the supervision of the South African medical team. Cricket South Africa said the injury was identified after Monday’s scan, revealing the extent of inflammation.
In Rabad’s absence, the ODI team of the left arm of Kwen Maphak was added to the ODI team. The 19 -year -old man impressed in the previous T20i series, ending as a leading goal and is considered a promising addition to the pace of Proteas shares. South Africa is also without Marco Jansen, who is still recovering from the left -thumb operation. The current options available on the tourist side include Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger and Maphak, with all the seams of Wiaan Mulder and Corbin Bosch also in the group. The Spin department includes Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusama and Prenelan Subrayen.
Australia vs. South Africa, 1 Odi: Live updates from Cairns
In the first ODI, the Cazaly stadium in Cairns in South Africa was a bowling attack representing Ngidi, Burger and Mulder, supported by Spinners Maharaj and Subrayen. First ODI Marks Subrayen’s debut in cricket ODI. Australia, led by stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh, won throwing and first chose to the bowl. Marsh quoted the dry nature of the Cairns playground as the basis for his decision. South Africa’s captain Temba Bavum said he would make the same call if the coin landed in her favor.
Australia will head for a series of momentum when the T20i 2-1 series went. The remaining ODI is scheduled for 22 and 24 August in a large barrier reef arena in Mackay.
Teams:
Australia (XI playing): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (W), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben DwarShuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zamba, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa (XI playing): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (W), Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Mahaj, Prerenlan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
August 19, 2025
