The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as South Africa prepare to take on Australia in the highly-awaited fourth One Day International (ODI) clash at Supersport Park in Centurion on Friday. With the series finely poised, the Proteas are looking to build on thei??r recent momentum, while Australia aim to clinch the series with a win.

After facing defeat in the first two ODIs, the South African team roared back to life in the third ODI, securing a convincing 111-run vict???ory over the Australians. This win breathed new life into their campaign and set the stage for a thrilling fourth ODI. South Africa wi??ll treat this encounter as a do-or-die match, as they ?must win to stay alive in the series.

On the opposite side, Australia have been in dominant form and will be keen on s??ecuring a victory in the fourth ODI to claim the series. They have shown their prowess in both batting and bowling, making them a formidable opponent for the Proteas.

ODI Stats and Records at SuperSport Park:

Total matches: 64
Matches won batting first: 25
Matches won bowling first: 35
Average first Innings score: 244
Average second Innings score: 206
Highest total: 392/6 (50 Ov) by South Africa
Lowest total: 117/10 (46 Ov) by India
Highest score chased: 319/3 (46.2 Ov) by South Africa
Lowest score defended: 198/10 (44.3 Ov) by AFRICA XI

Supersport Park Pitch Report:

Supersport Park is a well-rounded venue for ODIs, where both batters and bowlers have opportunities to shine. Teams batti?ng first at this venue have secured victory in 25 out of 64 ODI matches. Though, teams bowling first have a slightly better record at Supersport Park, winning 35 games. Despite all this, captains winning the toss should stro?ngly consider batting first, as the pitch tends to slow down and become more challenging for batting as the game progresses.

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Centurion Weather Forecast:

The weather forecast for ?Centurion on match day is promising, with no chances of rain expected. The temperature is projected to be around 29 degrees Celsius, providing ideal conditions for cricket. The humidity le??vel is anticipated to be at approximately 24%, with a gentle breeze of 23 km/hr, which could add some excitement to the game.

SA vs AUS, Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der D??ussen, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabra??iz Shamsi/Bjorn Fortuin

Australia: David Warner, Tra?vis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Josh Hazlewood

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In the latest developments, South Africa have withdrawn from their upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series of the Australia tour, Cricket Australia (CA), announced on Wednesday (July 13). The ODI series, which was scheduled to follow the three-match Test series, was originally pla??nned to take place from January 12 to 17 next year.

Last month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) had requested to shift the dates of the OD??I matches, but due to a packed international calendar, there was no slot availa?ble to reschedule the fixtures. After deciding to withdraw from the series, the South African board has now agreed to concede the points from the three-match ODI series to Australia, which was set to be part of the ongoing ICC Super League.

Notably, the decision will severely harm South Africa’s chances of making a direct qualification for the 2023 50-over World Cup scheduled to take place in India. The Proteas were already lying at No. 11 in the table with just four wins from 13 matches.

The top eight teams in the ODI Super League as of the cut-of?f date of May next year will qualify directly for the ??mega showpiece event. However, the remaining five teams would compete with five Associate teams in a qualifying tournament for the final two spots.

“It is disappointing that Cricket South Africa will be unable to contest the ODI series in January. That said, we are delighted to be hosting South Africa for the three-Test series, which includes the Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests and with the comprehensive schedule of international cricket that will take place across Australia throughout the summer,” said CA CEO Nick Hockley in a statement.

“This will include the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and a record six touring teams for the Men’s and Women’s international series as well as the twelfth season of the BBL and the eighth season of the WBBL. We can’t wait to see fans back at the cricket this summer,” he added.

Now, after South Africa’s withdrawal from the ODI leg, the apex Australian board has shifted the venues of their home games against West Indies, England and Pakistan.

Here are the amended fixtures:

• October 7: Men’s T20I v West Indies, The Gabba, Brisbane â€?previously Metricon Stadium
• October 9: Men’s T20I v England, Perth Stadium â€?previously The Gabba
• January 26: CommBank Women’s T20I v Pakistan, Blundstone Arena â€?previously Manuka Oval

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