The 11th clash of the cricketing giants in the International Masters League (IML) will now see the Australia vs South Africa Masters go head-to-head on March 7, 7:30 PM (IST) at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
Both the teams are moving ahead with mixed performance so far, but in this match they will have to play strongly, as this will be an important opportunity to secure a place in the points table.
IML 2025 AUS vs SA: Head to head
So far both the teams have not faced each other in IML, so this first match is going to be interesting. However, both the teams have many players who have played face to face in international cricket.
Australia Masters vs South Africa Master Team Status
Australia Masters have played 3 matches so far, in which the team remains in the middle of the points table with 1 win and 2 losses. The strong side of the team is their batting, in which Shane Watson and Ben Dunk are in great form. In bowling, Xavier Doherty and Ben Laughlin have performed well so far, but other bowlers will also have to get into better rhythm.
At the same time, South Africa Masters have also played 3 matches, in which they have suffered 1 win and 2 losses. Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis are the main pillars of the team, who are performing brilliantly with the bat. In bowling, Vernon Philander and Makhaya Ntini will be responsible for putting pressure on the opposition batsmen.
AUS vs SA Master Match Weather and Pitch Report
The weather will be hot during the match in Vadodara, where the temperature can reach 34°C. Light fog can be seen, but there is no chance of rain, so that the full 20 overs of play will be possible.
Talking about the pitch, spinners are expected to get extra turn here with light wind, as the pitch of Kotambi Stadium can prove to be helpful for spin bowlers.
Probable Playing XI Australia Masters
B Dunk (WK), P Nevill, C Ferguson, S Watson (C), N Reardon, B Cutting, D Christian, J Pattinson, B Laughlin, X Doherty, B Hilfenhaus
Probable Playing XI South Africa Masters
D Vilas (WK), H Davids, F Behardien, J Rudolph, H Amla, J Rhodes, A Petersen, J Kallis (C), V Philander, M Ntini, E Leie
AUS vs SA Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Australia vs South Africa Masters Dream11 Prediction: While making a fantasy team, it would be good to choose Shane Watson, Ben Dunk and Hashim Amla as the key batsmen, as they are in excellent form. Jacques Kallis and Daniel Christian will be great options among all-rounders, who can contribute with both bat and ball
Among the bowlers, Xavier Doherty, Ben Laughlin and Vernon Philander can prove to be useful, as they are adept at taking wickets.
Ben Dunk or Dane Vilas will be good options as wicketkeepers. It will be beneficial to choose Shane Watson or Jacques Kallis as captain, while Ben Dunk or Hashim Amla as vice-captain. This balanced team can get good points in the fantasy league.
AUS vs SA Match Prediction
IML 2025 Australia vs South Africa Masters Match Prediction: This match is going to be exciting, as both teams are looking for victory. Australia Masters have strong batsmen like Shane Watson and Ben Dunk, who can destroy any bowling attack. Xavier Doherty and Ben Laughlin will be the main weapons of the team in bowling.
At the same time, the performance of Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis will be important for South Africa Masters. If these two batsmen stay on the crease, then it can create problems for the Australian bowlers. In bowling, Vernon Philander and Makhaya Ntini will have the responsibility of taking wickets.
The chances of Australia Masters winning this match are 55%, while the chances of South Africa Masters winning are considered to be 45%. However, both teams have experienced players, due to which this match can remain exciting till the last over.
