Australia face South Africa in a decisive third and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town, with the series perfectly set at 1-1 and it is the hosts who head into the decider with momentum on their side.
The Baggy Green made a perfect start with a 214-run victory in the first Test in Durban, but the Proteas struck back in fine style by dishing out an innings and 31-run thrashing at Gqeberha.
Australia have several selection issues to ponder, with all-rounder Cameron Green announcing himself fit to feature for the first time, although he would be unable to bowl.
Should he be selected, a reshuffle of the batting line-up could see Matt Renshaw moved up to the top of the order, while on the bowling front off-spinner Nathan Lyon will be hoping for a recall.
South Africa v Australia Tips Summary
Best Bet - Kagiso Rabada top match bowler @ 5.50
Alternative Bet - Travis Head 70+ match runs @ 1.83
Bet Builder - South Africa to win, Travis Head to beat Steve Smith - batter match runs & Temba Bavuma 50+ match runs @ 5.50
South Africa v Australia Prediction
Best Bet: Kagiso Rabada top match bowler @ 5.50
The return from injury of South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada for the second Test made a huge difference, as he stepped straight back in to take six wickets in the match and pass the 200-wicket mark in Tests on home soil.
The bad news for Australia is that Rabada has almost always impressed against them, with an overall record of 77 wickets in 12 Tests against the Baggy Green, at an average of 21.10.
His career stats at Newlands do not give too much encouragement either, as his record in Cape Town is 52 wickets at 21.55 in nine Tests, including five in the match as the Aussies were swept away by 322 runs in 2018.
Alternative Bet: Travis Head 70+ match runs @ 1.83
Travis Head had made a top score of 29 in his previous seven Test innings before bursting into life in the second innings in Gqeberha, where he made a superb 121 out of 295 all out as the tourists failed to hang on for a draw in a rain-affected contest.
The pugnacious left-hander is always going to be a little hit and miss at the top of the order due to his attacking nature, but he remains Australia's most impressive batter in recent times, along with the rejuvenated Renshaw.
South Africa v Australia Bet Builder Tip
South Africa to win
Travis Head to beat Steve Smith - batter match runs
Temba Bavuma 50+ match runs
Pays 5.50
All of the momentum is with South Africa after they overcame both Australia and the weather to level the series at 1-1 and they will certainly fancy their chances of backing that up with another win, which would take them to the top of the WTC standings.
Second in this Bet Builder, take Head to outperform Steve Smith in their batter match runs market, with the latter having only passed 50 in three of his last 16 Test innings.
Finally, add in Temba Bavuma to make 50+ match runs, with the Proteas skipper having been named as Player of the Match in the second Test for an outstanding knock of 179 which helped his side post a matchwinning 9-425 declared.
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Key Match Stats
South Africa can go top of the WTC standings by winning the third Test
Kagiso Rabada has taken 52 wickets at 21.55 in nine previous Tests at Newlands
All of Temba Bavuma's five Test centuries have been compiled on home soil
Australia have lost four of the last five Tests they have played in South Africa
The Baggy Green have also been beaten on three of their last four visits to Newlands
Only Matt Renshaw and Travis Head have scores of 50+ across the first two Tests
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