South Africa's chances of fighting back in the second ODI have been boosted with the inclusion of Marizanne Kapp as the Proteas make two changesMarizanne Kapp has been cleared to play in South Africa's must-win second ODI against Australia, while Australia are bowling first after winning the toss at North Sydney Oval. But the Proteas did make two changes to their XI, handing an ODI debut to 19-year-old quick Ayanda Hlubi, with 21-year-old speedster Eliz Mari Marx, who debuted against Bangladesh in December, the other inclusion. Marizanne Kapp proves her fitness ahead of the second ODI // cricket.com.auThe Proteas trail 6-2 in the points-based, multi-format series and need to claim their first ever win over the Aussies in an ODI to keep their hopes of bouncing back to claim an outright win alive. Australia named an unchanged XI from that one that romped to an eight-wicket win at Adelaide Oval in the first 50-over game on Saturday. South Africa have never beaten Australia in an ODI, with their closest result a tied match in Coffs Harbour in 2016.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2024 05:39 UTC