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South Africa will be looking to secure an ODI series sweep this Sunday in Mackay, as the three-match ODI series against Australia comes to a close.

It has been a dominant series for the Proteas so far, as they backed up a 98-run win in the opener with an 84-run victory on Friday night.

Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74) starred with the bat, before Lungi Ngidi’s 5/42 tore through the Australian batting lineup.

After two disappointing losses, the Australian side is now incredibly under pressure, especially with the bat. Just Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis have scored over 40 runs across the two matches, while experienced figures Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey average in the single digits.

Expect the same conditions in Mackay just two days after the previous match, with plenty on offer for both the batsmen and bowlers.

Despite leading the series 2-0, South Africa remain clear underdogs for this match at $2.50 with major cricket betting sites, while Australia are at $1.53.

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Australia team news

Ineffective with both bat and ball in this series, expect Aaron Hardie to be omitted for this clash with Cooper Connolly called into the side.

Elsewhere, the Aussies may look to rotate their pace attack, with Ben Dwarshuis a potential inclusion. Left-arm orthodox bowler Matthew Kuhnemann may also come into consideration for his first match of the series.

Australia’s predicted XI:

1. Travis Head
2. Mitch Marsh (c)
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Cameron Green
5. Josh Inglis (wk)
6. Alex Carey
7. Cooper Connolly
8. Ben Dwarshuis
9. Nathan Ellis
10. Xavier Bartlett
11. Adam Zampa

South Africa team news

South Africa’s predicted XI:

1. Ryan Rickleton (wk)
2. Aiden Markram
3. Temba Bavuma (c)
4. Matthew Breetzke
5. Tristan Stubbs
6. Dewald Brevis
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. Senuran Muthusamy
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Nandre Burger
11. Kwena Maphaka

With the series secured, South Africa may look to rotate their team, giving young players such as Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Kwena Maphaka an opportunity.

Captain Temba Bavuma may also return, while fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is the most likely the be rested after playing every match of the tour so far.

Australia vs South Africa predictions

After such a disappointing showing with the bat in both ODI matches so far, expect the Australian batting struggles to continue in this clash. South Africa have proven stronger with both bat and ball, so expect them to win again at the excellent value price of $2.50.

Coming off an impressive 2/46 in the last match, Australian pace bowler Nathan Ellis has been a small positive in this series. While he isn’t the fastest bowler, his wide array of slower balls catches opposition batsmen out at the death as they look to increase the run rate. At $2.20 with top online bookmakers, back Ellis to continue his good form with two wickets once again.

Despite playing just four ODI matches South African Matthew Breetzke is quickly making a name for himself. The 26-year-old has passed 50 in every one of his innings and has scored more runs than any other player this series. Expecting his purple patch to continue, Breetzke offers great value to pass the mark again at $3.45 with BetOnline.

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