Australia will tour South Africa in the year 2016 to play a 3 match T20 series which is considered to be a dress rehearsal to the ICC world coup T20 championship being held in India immediately afterwards. Both teams have world class fielders in their ranks and the matches would be extremely competitive. The three matches will be organized at Kings Mead, wanderers and NEW LANDS. First and the third match are day night contests while the second one will start at 2:30 P.M.
With the arrival of RABADA, the South African pace attack now packs more punch than ever. Since STEYN was on decline in T20 format, the PROTEAS were searching for an effective pacer to partner with MORKEL. Last time when the two teams met in 3 match T20 series in Australia, the home team won by 2-1. Although South Africans took the initial lead, they squandered on the losing side and ended up as the losing team.
Present line up of the Australians looks as formidable as ever with James Faulkner managing the all rounder department. In case of South Africa, DUMINY, left handed batsmen would be the key in the middle order. At the top, PROTEAS look very strong with the inclusion of wicket keeper QUINTON DE COCK, AMLA and AB DEVILLIERS. FAF can provide stability and play a sheet anchor as and when required.
Comparing man to man, both teams are studded with super stars. In bowling department, STARC will be matched by KYLIE ABBOT who can deliver bouncers and length balls with ease. ROBIN Peterson can be extremely useful in blocking the scoring rate in a left arm unorthodox style. FARHAAN BEHARDIE, the new right handed bat is the surprise package for T20 team and would be the player to watch out for in the upcoming series.