Coming back to their comfort zone, Australia will take on South Africa in ODIs. Australia, who are in disarray after the controversial Proteas tour in March, which gave birth to the ball-tampering fiasco, will be playing their first home game. The last series played between these two teams is known for several issues and non-cricketing reasons. Coming against Proteas, Australia would be led by Aaron Finch who takes the baton from Tim Paine. Ahead of the 1st ODI, in a major relief, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins return back to the side. Australia will look to forget their dismal show against Pakistan in the T20Is.
South Africa had a great series against Zimbabwe. Proteas have some batting and bowling problems which they need to revolve as soon as possible. Proteas have the best fast bowling side led by Kagiso Rabada. Here is the probable dream XI prediction for Australia and Zimbabwe:
FPJ’s dream XI prediction: Aaron Finch, Chris Lynn, Faf du Plessis, Shaun Marsh, D Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Imran Tahir and Josh Hazlewood