Australia vs South Africa – 2nd Test Match Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Australia vs South Africa taking place? Sunday, December 25th, 2022 – 23:30 (UK)
Where is Australia vs South Africa taking place? Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
What channel is Australia vs South Africa on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs South Africa? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app
LAST MEETING
Australia beat South Africa by six wickets
THE PREDICTION
You have to go back to 1931 for the last time a Test match in Australia ended within two days. Until this past Sunday, when Australia defeated South Africa in a whirlwind encounter which saw the hosts chase down 34, but lose four wickets in the process. As expected, South Africa’s bowlers kept them in this game, particularly Kagiso Rabada, who gained eight wickets across the Test including all four Australian wickets across their run chase. However, the Proteas batters let the team down with the visitors bowled out for 152 and 99.
Ultimately, it’s hard to see a different outcome in this second Test when you weigh up the South African batting line-up, which is clearly a man light compared to the quality and class of Australia’s pace bowling unit, combined with Nathan Lyon’s spin. Expect an improvement at least in terms of the scores in the tourists’ first and second innings, but Australia to ultimately come out on top once again in the Boxing Day Test.
