Anrich Nortje and Temba Bavuma ruled out of the fourth ODI versus Australia Markram to lead
South Africa has been dealt with a major bow before the start of the fourth ODI against Australia with regular captain Temba Bavuma and Fast Bowler Anrich Nortje ruled out of the game on Friday. The fast bowler was also not a part of the previous match as he has been nursing a back injury which he sustained during the second ODI while regular captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the side for the fourth ODI on Friday, September 15 with an adductor strain.
In his absence, Aiden Markram will be leading the Proteas. Being the current T20I skipper for South Africa, Markram has led the Proteas in six ODIs so far, and he will look to put in his best performance as the skipper both on and off the field for the upcoming game of the series.
Do or Die Game
South Africa will be desperate to win the next game to keep the series alive having won the third game convincingly after a solid batting performance led by Aiden Markram who scored a quick-fire century. He was well supported by Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock as both the openers scored half-centuries. In the bowling department, the spin bowling duo of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi were the pick of the bowlers.
The Injuries
“Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a lower back injury,” Cricket South Africa said via a statement. “The 29-year-old underwent scans and consulted with a specialist this week, and will start bowling again this weekend under the supervision of the Proteas medical team. A further update will be provided in due course.”
“ODI captain Temba Bavuma is unavailable for selection for the fourth ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Friday,” the statement continued. “Bavuma has a right adductor strain and as a precautionary measure, he has been ruled out of the match.” Australia will look to wrap up the series with a win in the fourth game.
