Australia will face South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019 match no 45 which will be the last match of the group stage. At the start of the tournament, South Africa and Australia was supposed to be one of the marquee clashes that could have shaped the path for other teams. But sadly, the Proteas had a disastrous campaign in England and currently lie 8th in the points table. Loss of form and injuries have severely depleted their performance and they will be eager to end their tournament with a win over the mighty Australians. For the Oz, a win is needed to ensure they finish top of the points table and play New Zealand in the semis. In terms of head to head, in 99 games – South Africa have won 47, Australia 48, 3 ties and 1 no result. A look back at their last five games. Australia vs South Africa Cricket Score 45th ODI Match.

Australia vs South Africa – 11th November 2018 – Bellerive Oval, Hobart – South Africa won by 40 runs

David Millers and Faf Du Plessis scored wonderful centuries to guide South Africa to a massive total of 320/5 in their quota of fifty overs. In reply, Australia was in the hunt as long as Shaun Marsh was at the crease. Once the centurion departed, his team struggled and in the end lost by 40 runs. Australia vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Australia vs South Africa – 9th November 2018 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – Australia won by 7 runs

A low scoring game which Australia won by 7 runs thanks to some brilliant bowling effort from Marcus Stoinis who picked up 3 wickets. Chasing 232 for a win, South Africa were 68-4 when David Miller stepped in to bat. His fifty ensured the visitors were on course for a  victory but a late debacle saw them lose the game.

Australia vs South Africa – 4th November 2018 -  Optus Stadium, Perth – South Africa won by 6 wickets

Proteas pace attack led by Dale Steyn, Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phelukwayo ripped the life out of Australia’s batting as the hosts were bowled out for 152. The visitors chased down the total with ease Quinton De Kock top scoring with 47.

South Africa vs Australia – 12th October 2016 – Newlands, cape Town – South Africa won by 31 runs

South Africa’s middle order batsman Rilee Rossouw scored 122 from 118 balls to help his side post 327/8 batting first. Australia was cruising to victory with David Warner hitting 179 but lost partners around him. They were ultimately bowled out for 296 which was very disappointing for the home fans.

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South Africa vs Australia – 8th October 2016 – St Gerorge’s Park, Port Elizabeth – South Africa won by 6 wickets

Kyle Abbott picked up 4 wickets as Australia had yet another disappointing run with the bat, getting all out for 167. Despite sending both Proteas’ openers back to the pavilion in the first six overs, Australia could not exert any dominance. Faf Du Plessis’s patient 69 ensured South Africa won by 6 wickets.

Based on current form, South Africa does not look like challenging Australia but with pride at stake, they will surely give their all one last time in England.

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