SA vs AUS: Veterran South African Speedstar Ruled Out of Third ODI

South Africa have been dealt a huge blow as their star bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the third One-day international against Australia due to an injury. He was included in the playing XI for the 2nd match at Blofemntion after missing the first.

Nortje bowled only 5 overs and gave away 58 runs as Australia piled on 392 for 8 in 50 overs. It was a dominating batting performance by Travis Head and David Warner recorded 109 runs in 11.5 overs. David Warner 106, Marnus Labuschagne 124, and Josh Inglis scored a half-century. Despite losing wickets at the end, the Australian team posted 392 for 8.

In reply, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma provided a flying start putting on 81 runs in quick time before losing wickets at regular intervals to be bowled out for 269 runs to give Australia a thumping 123 runs win to take a 2-0 lead in the 5 match ODI series.

Anrich Nortje went off the field due to a back spasm. He returned for batting but will need further medical treatment.  South Africa is trailing 0-2 in the five-match ODI series against mighty Australian side and will need to the third One-day international to be played on 12^th September 2023 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom.

Anrich Nortje To Play Key Role for SA

The pacer Anrich Nortje has been included in the 15-member squad in the 2023 World Cup starting from 5^th October. They will begin their campaign on 7^th October at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

Nortje will play a key role for South Africa providing early wickets with the new ball and can trouble the opponents with pace and control. After the 3^rd ODI match against Aus tomorrow, they will play another 2 matches against the same opponent on 15^th September at Centurion and will end the series with the 5^th ODI to be played at Johannesburg on 17^th.

South African captain Temba Bavuma is awaiting the results of the scan and hopes that Nortje could be fit with the tournament less than a month away.

Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.