As the 2023 Cricket World Cup progresses, South Africa aims to keep their momentum going as they face Australia at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, this Thursday. The two teams, no strangers to heated encounters, recently played a nail-biting five-match ODI series. 

South Africa managed a thrilling comeback, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 series victory, potentially giving them a mental edge for this matchup.

Australia's performance thus far has been less than stellar, having lost to hosts India in their opener, placing them seventh with a net run rate of -0.883. Their batting against India was particularly subdued, with none of their batsmen crossing the fifty-run mark.

The Indian spinners - Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin - proved too hot to handle for the Aussies, claiming six wickets collectively. However, Australia's fast bowlers, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, did display some spark, taking three early wickets.

Given their recent form, which includes a loss to South Africa and a 2-1 series defeat by India, Australia has only two wins from their last seven games, including a victory over Pakistan in a warm-up match.

In stark contrast, South Africa’s World Cup campaign began spectacularly. In their clash against Sri Lanka, they put up a massive 428/5 in 50 overs, the highest in World Cup history. This record score broke the previous record set by Australia in 2015. Standout performances included a century each from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen and a record-breaking 49-ball century by Aiden Markram.

However, the South African bowlers did show some vulnerability, each conceding over six runs an over. Facing a deep Australian batting lineup, they'll need to shore up their bowling attack.

Australia vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels

The viewers can watch Australia vs South Africa Live Stream in Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and many other networks.

Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.

The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of Australia vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels:

Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.

Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.

Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.

Canada: Willow TV.

Continental Europe: Yupp TV.

Caribbean Islands: ESPN.

England: Sky Sports Cricket.

Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.

India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.

Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.

New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.

Nepal: Star Sports Network.

Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.

Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.

Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.

South Africa: SuperSports.

South East Asia: Yupp TV.

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.

Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.

United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.

Team News

Australia’s lineup received a boost as all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is back, having recovered from a recent hamstring injury. With Ashton Agar out injured, the team may rely on Adam Zampa as the primary spinner, potentially roping in Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head as part-time spin options.

Considering South Africa's recent batting feats, changes to the top order seem unlikely. But the success of Indian spinners against Australia could prompt the inclusion of spinner Tabraiz Shamsi to aid Keshav Maharaj, who was the standout bowler against Sri Lanka.

Australia's Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.

South Africa's Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.

Australia vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels

The viewers can watch Australia vs South Africa Live Stream in Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and many other networks.

Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.

The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of Australia vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels:

Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.

Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.

Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.

Canada: Willow TV.

Continental Europe: Yupp TV.

Caribbean Islands: ESPN.

England: Sky Sports Cricket.

Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.

India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.

Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.

New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.

Nepal: Star Sports Network.

Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.

Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.

Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.

South Africa: SuperSports.

South East Asia: Yupp TV.

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.

Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.

United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.