Australian cricket team is seen during the national anthem before the start of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa in Lucknow on October 12, 2023.
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Australia won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in their World Cup match here on Thursday.
Australia made two changes as all-rounder Marcus Stoinis came in for Cameron Green, while Josh Inglis has replaced wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey.
“We are going to have a bowl. Not too sure what’s to make of this wicket. It seems like it’s got a bit of moisture,” said Australian captain Pat Cummins after the toss.
South Africa have brought in spinner Tabraiz Shamsi for this match.
Teams:
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi.
