Pat Cummins Returns for Must-Win ODI Against South Africa

Pat Cummins returns for Australia's must-win ODI vs South Africa. Josh Inglis injured, exposing middle order concerns. Full match preview and team news.

Pat Cummins is expected to feature in his first ODI in two years as Australia faces a must-win second match against South Africa in Johannesburg. The Australian captain trained extensively, signaling his readiness for the upcoming games, with potential inclusion for Sunday's clash or the final match on Wednesday.

Australia's middle order faces scrutiny following Josh Inglis's broken finger, which rules him out of the remaining ODIs and potentially the Test series. Inglis, a key batter since the 2023 ODI World Cup, leaves a void, compounded by leg-spinner Adam Zampa highlighting the team's inexperience in this department.

Cameron Green or Matt Renshaw are likely to replace Inglis at number four. Australia may also adjust their lower order, potentially bringing in Ollie Peake. Pace bowler Xavier Bartlett is another option for the playing XI.

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