South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first in the second of the three-match ODI series against Australia on Friday, August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Regular Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma has been rested owing to fitness concerns and Aiden Markram is leading the side in the second match.

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South Africa will miss their captain Temba Bavuma in the second ODI against Australia on Friday, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced. Bavuma, who scored 65 in South Africa's first ODI win over Australia,

South Africa look to clinch the series as they take on Australia in the second T20I of their three-match series in Mackay. The Proteas, who are chasing their fifth straight series win over their opponents,

Fraser McReight will captain Australia as they seek a second successive win against South Africa at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is banking on his side making a faster start to the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, and not having to dig quite as deep as last weekend’s heroic win at Ellis Park.