Cummins made to wait for ODI return, Proteas play two Jansens

Pat Cummins was left out of Australia's lineup for the second ODI against South Africa at the Wanderers, with selectors prioritizing upcoming Test matches. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field as the visitors looked to rebound from a 67-run opening defeat in Durban. Xavier Bartlett was brought into the side alongside Alex Carey, who took over wicketkeeping duties following a broken finger sustained by Josh Inglis.

South Africa made four changes to their team, highlighted by Duan Jansen playing alongside his twin brother Marco Jansen for the first time in an international fixture. Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams also returned to the Proteas' starting eleven, while Mitchell Starc was rested for Australia.