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Australia opt to field in Super 12 opener against South Africa

Australia take on South Africa in the first game of the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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Australia opt to field in Super 12 opener against South Africa
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Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to bowl first in the exciting Super 12 opener of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

It's bright and sunny in Abu Dhabi and Australia are backing themselves to restrict South Africa to a modest total on this surface.

Both the teams will eager to put the first points on board in Group 1.

 
Playing XIs:

Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.

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