South Africa take cautious approach with Bavuma in Australia
Aiden Markram set to lead the Proteas in the absence of Temba Bavuma as the Proteas aim to seal the ODI series against Australia.
With the series currently standing at 1-0 in favour of South Africa, skipper Temba Bavuma has been rested for the second ODI in Mackay, owing to the ongoing management of his hamstring post the ICC World Test Championship triumph.
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A statement from Cricket South Africa (CSA) said there were no serious concerns or no long-term issues regarding the top-order batter.
"This decision is part of his (Bavuma's) workload management, as he recovered from a hamstring strain which he sustained during the WTC Final in June," the statement from CSA said.
"Although he experienced no discomfort during the first ODI on Tuesday, the Proteas medical team recommended he be rested for the second match."
The Proteas had won the toss and opted to bat in the second clash of the three-match tour with Tony de Zorzi replacing Bavuma in the Proteas line-up. Senuran Muthusamy also comes in for Prenelan Subrayen as South Africa's second change to their XI.
Australia have also made one change to their XI for the second clash, with Xavier Bartlett replacing Ben Dwarshuis.
Bavuma was in splendid form in the ODI series opener, amassing himself a well-composed 65 off 74 deliveries as the Proteas raced to 296/8 from their 50-over quota and set up a 98-run win eventually, thanks to ICC No.1 ranked ODI Bowler Keshav Maharaj's five-for.