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ODI World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke expressed his apprehensions about Australia's prospects, especially against formidable sub-continent teams.

Pat Cummins of Australia makes their way off after being dismissed during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and South Africa at BRSABVE Cricket Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Lucknow, India.

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ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

Marcus Stoinis was left shocked by the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision as he told the umpire his hand was off the bat when the ball hit the glove.

Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Stoinis argue with umpire Joel Wilson (Getty Images)

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'Umpires really didn't know what was going on': Labuschagne unhappy with umpiring standards after Stoinis, Smith's dismissals

World Cup 2023: Australian batters failed to live up to the expectations again as they could not put up a fight against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa.

South Africa players celebrate Steve Smith's wicket (Getty Images)

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AUS vs SA: After Quinton de Kock's ton, Australian batters surrender again as they suffer their biggest defeat in World Cup 

AUS vs SA: The Decision Review System (DRS) left Steve Smith stunned as the umpire's decision was reversed and he was given out lbw in the run chase.

Steve Smith reacts after the decision gets overturned

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Watch: Steve Smith left shell-shocked by ball-tracking technology as he gets out lbw to Kagiso Rabada

South Africa vs Australia: Quinton de Kock got to his second World Cup century in style with a six. De Kock broke a few records during his knock.

Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against Australia (Getty Images)

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Quinton de Kock does what MS Dhoni, Jos Buttler couldn't; breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record with 109 vs Australia

Pat Cummins won the flip of the coin and decided to field first in their ODI World Cup clash against South Africa at the Ekana stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma (left) and Australia captain Pat Cummins in this frame.

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AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: Pat Cummins makes two big changes against South Africa, know playing XIs of both teams

Marcus Stoinis, an indispensable asset in Australia's limited-overs arsenal, missed out on the inaugural match of the World Cup due to an injury setback.

Glenn Maxwell of Australia and Marcus Stoinis of Australia talk during an Australian ODI squad training session at Wankhede Stadium on March 16, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

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'He'll be good to go': Glenn Maxwell confirms the return of Marcus Stoinis for high-voltage ODI World Cup match against South Africa

AB de Villiers weighs in on South Africa's World Cup prospects, warning against underestimating a determined Australian side. He also believes that Anrich Nortje is very important for his team.

(From L-R) Anrich Nortje; South Africa team celebrate a wicket in the ODI World Cup 2023.

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'Focus has been on the batters, but...': AB de Villiers not confident South Africa can win ODI World Cup without Anrich Nortje

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Australia vs South Africa Full Scorecard

AUS vs SA, Match 10, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 12 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 12 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 On Jun 11

SA
138 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov)

AUS
212 (56.4 ov) & 207 (65.0 ov)

South Africa beat Australia by 5 wickets

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 25

AUS

SA

Match Abandoned

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 16

SA
212 (49.4 ov)

AUS
215/7 (47.2 ov)

Australia beat South Africa by 3 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

'Umpires really didn't know what was going on': Labuschagne unhappy with umpiring standards after Stoinis, Smith's dismissals

AUS vs SA: After Quinton de Kock's ton, Australian batters surrender again as they suffer their biggest defeat in World Cup

Watch: Steve Smith left shell-shocked by ball-tracking technology as he gets out lbw to Kagiso Rabada

Quinton de Kock does what MS Dhoni, Jos Buttler couldn't; breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record with 109 vs Australia

AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: Pat Cummins makes two big changes against South Africa, know playing XIs of both teams

'He'll be good to go': Glenn Maxwell confirms the return of Marcus Stoinis for high-voltage ODI World Cup match against South Africa

'Focus has been on the batters, but...': AB de Villiers not confident South Africa can win ODI World Cup without Anrich Nortje

Australia vs South Africa Full Scorecard

AUS vs SA, Match 10, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 12 October 2023 - Info

ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Thu 12 October, 14:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025 On Jun 11

SA138 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov)

AUS212 (56.4 ov) & 207 (65.0 ov)

South Africa beat Australia by 5 wickets

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 25

AUS

SA

Match Abandoned

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 16

SA212 (49.4 ov)

AUS215/7 (47.2 ov)

Australia beat South Africa by 3 wickets

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

'Umpires really didn't know what was going on': Labuschagne unhappy with umpiring standards after Stoinis, Smith's dismissals

AUS vs SA: After Quinton de Kock's ton, Australian batters surrender again as they suffer their biggest defeat in World Cup

Watch: Steve Smith left shell-shocked by ball-tracking technology as he gets out lbw to Kagiso Rabada

Quinton de Kock does what MS Dhoni, Jos Buttler couldn't; breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record with 109 vs Australia

AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: Pat Cummins makes two big changes against South Africa, know playing XIs of both teams

'He'll be good to go': Glenn Maxwell confirms the return of Marcus Stoinis for high-voltage ODI World Cup match against South Africa

'Focus has been on the batters, but...': AB de Villiers not confident South Africa can win ODI World Cup without Anrich Nortje

SA
138 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov)

AUS
212 (56.4 ov) & 207 (65.0 ov)

SA
212 (49.4 ov)

AUS
215/7 (47.2 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)