Road Safety World Series 2022 is underway and matches have been interesting so far. Although a few have been washed out. Speaking of match number 15, Australia Legends will lock horns with South Africa Legends and one can expect it to be a cracker of a game.
Here’s the match preview for the clash between Australia Legends and South Africa Legends to be held at Dehradun:
Team News
Australia Legends:
Australia Legends have played two matches in the series and they have lost one in the tournament. The match against South Africa Legends will be a crucial one and the team must look forward to making it to the next level. A win against the Proteas can come in handy for the yellow brigade.
Australia Legends lost their first outing against Sri Lanka Legends. However, they made a strong comeback against Bangladesh Legends and clinched a thumping win. They will look to keep it going and might as well look to make a move in the points table.
Players to watch out for:
Shane Watson, Cameron White, John Hastings
Predicted Playing XI:
Shane Watson (c), Cameron White, Brad Haddin (wk), Brad Hodge, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Reardon, John Hastings, Bryce McGain, Brett Lee, Dirk Nannes, George Horlin
South Africa Legends:
South Africa Legends have been decent this season and they stand fifth in the points table. The team has lost two matches out of their four and one got washed out due to rain. Australia Legends might give them a tough time on the field and South Africa Legends will look to prove a point.
The team’s net run rate is a cause of concern and with not many matches in the bank, the team would look to make the most of the remaining games.
Players to watch out for:
Andrew Puttick, Jacques Rudolph, Vernon Philander
Predicted Playing XI:
Morne van Wyk (wk), Andrew Puttick, Alviro Petersen, Jacques Rudolph, Jonty Rhodes (c), Johan Botha, Zander de Bruyn, Eddie Leie, Garnett Kruger, Vernon Philander, Alan Dawson
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Dehradun can be tricky and teams have to bet on their bowlers. Teams winning the toss must look to chase down the total. It can come on to the bat pretty easily in the second innings and teams must look into the aspect.
Match Details:
Road Safety World Series 2022, Match 15: Australia Legends vs South Africa Legends
Date: 23rd September 2022
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Dehradun
Timing: 7:30 PM IS
Live Telecast: Colors Cineplex, Colors Cineplex Superhits and Sports18 Khel TV
Live Streaming: Jio and Voot