Captain Mitch Marsh has defended Australia’s choice to area just one specialist spinner after South Africa’s twin spin assault helped crush the vacationers by 111 runs within the third one-day worldwide at Potchefstroom.
While each groups’ seamers proved costly at JB Marks Oval, the spinners proved more durable to get away.
Tweakers Tabraiz Shamsi (2-29) and Keshav Maharaj (2-37) turned the match South Africa’s manner by tying down the Aussies within the center overs.
Australia rested No.1 spinner Adam Zampa, whereas Ashton Agar missed the match with soreness.
Debutant Tanveer Sangha was Australia’s sole specialist turner and proved costly (1-64 off eight overs), outbowled by part-timer Travis Head (2-39 off 10 successive overs).
“Ash wasn’t available for selection today, that made it tough to play two spinners,” stated Marsh, who conceded when interviewed post-match by South African nice Shaun Pollock that he “probably misread it (the pitch) a little bit”.
“Zamps has got a big workload coming up so today was a good opportunity to rest him and give Tanveer an opportunity.
“I thought Travis Head bowled exceptionally well.
“The ball spun in the second innings and their spinners were very good.”
After Aiden Markram’s stylish 102no underpinned the Proteas’ imposing 6-338, Australia have been 1-140 in reply earlier than a disastrous 8-60 batting collapse noticed them rolled for 227 and endure their third heaviest defeat in ODIs in opposition to South Africa.
After placing on 79 for the primary wicket with Head (38) and 61 for the second wicket with Marsh (29), David Warner seemed set for back-to-back tons earlier than his chaotic run out for 78 swung the match South Africa’s manner.
Warner set off for a single, slipped over as he misplaced his proper shoe, dropped his bat and fell quick diving on the non-striker’s finish, crushed by Maharaj’s direct hit.
The following over, in-form Marnus Labuschagne (15) was stumped by Quinton de Kock after being crushed by an impressive mistaken ‘un from Shamsi.
However, Australia did at least win the biggest highlight of the day for Sean Abbott’s superman catch to dismiss all-rounder Marco Jansen.
South Africa’s large win lowered Australia’s sequence result in 2-1 forward of fixtures at Centurion on Friday on the Wanderers on Sunday.
Marsh is hopeful allrounder Cameron Green might be accessible for the final sport after he was concussed by a Kagiso Rabada within the sequence opener.
Australia are additionally eager to provide South Australian speedster Spencer Johnson a debut ODI cap ought to he over his minor hamstring subject.
“Hopefully Greeny will be able to play maybe the last game,” Marsh stated.
“I’m not sure how many more games he’s got with the new concussion protocols but we certainly won’t be taking any risks with that kind of stuff.
“Spencer is hopefully tracking well to play one of those two games.
“He’s early on in his international career and we’ve got to look after him.
“Hamstrings are something you can’t really rush back (from).”
In higher news for Australia, Steve Smith’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup are underway.
He posted an Instagram story earlier within the day saying the wrist harm he picked up within the Ashes ‘feels good’ once more after finishing his first web session for the reason that England tour.
“A good first hit out today in the nets, finally my wrist is starting to feel good,” Smith stated within the video.
“It’s been annoying for a while. I hit them good today so hopefully some positive signs for what’s coming up.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
