Road Safety World Series: Australia Legends VS South Africa Legends - Preview and Tips

    The rain gods were not too kind to the Road Safety World Series fans, as four games of the tournament's second edition were washed away. However, the match between Australia Legends and South Africa Legends, scheduled for 23 September, is expected to go ahead successfully

    Shane Watson leading Australia Legends Image credit: pia.images.co.uk Shane Watson leading Australia Legends

    As for the performances of the two teams in the tournament, the Australia Legends have played two matches, losing one and winning one. And the South Africa Legends have played four games, winning one, losing two, and abandoning one due to rain.

    Australia Legends Players to watch:

     1. Brad Haddin: He is in good batting form as he played a brilliant knock and remained unbeaten on 58 off just 37 balls against Bangladesh Legends.

      2. Brett Lee: With his pace attack, the player can restrict batters and take early wickets.

    South Africa Legends Players to watch:

      1. Morne van Wyk: He smashed 76 in the last game and looked in good form with the bat.

      2. Garnett Kruger: He picked up a couple of wickets against Sri Lanka Legends and was consistent with his bowling rhythm.

    Match Prediction

    Australia Legends are most likely to win the match between the two teams due to their greater winning percentage in this series.

    Top Fantasy Picks

    Brad Haddin

    Shane Watson

    Garnett Kruger

    Morne van Wyk

    Pitch Report

    The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a flat track. The new ball's bowlers will get lateral movement from the surface. The surface might get better under lights. We can expect the team that wins the coin toss to chase at this venue.

    Team Squad:

    Australia: Shane Watson (c), Cameron White, Brad Haddin (wk), Brad Hodge, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Reardon, John Hastings, Bryce McGain, Brett Lee, Dirk Nannes, and George Horlin.

    South Africa: Jonty Rhodes (c), Morne van Wyk (wk), Andrew Puttick, Alviro Petersen, Jacques Rudolph, Johan Botha, Zander de Bruyn, Eddie Leie, Garnett Kruger, Vernon Philander, and Alan Dawson.

     

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