This series has been nothing short of a disaster for Australia and we will go into the final game of the series with a completely new-look team that could include as many as four debutants.
All the attention has been focused on the woes of the Australian side, but South Africa have been excellent with both the bat and the ball and are more than
We have analysed a wide range of betting markets for this clash and you can find our recommended bets below.
Head To Head Betting
The betting market has finally cottoned on to the fact that this South African outfit is much better than Australia and they are currently clear favourites at a quote of $2 from Australia at $2.60.
The draw is currently available at a quote of $5.50, but we can probably put a pen through that option as Day-Night tests have generally proven to be low-scoring affairs dominated by the ball.
Australia have not lost a Test Match at the Adelaide Oval since they were beaten by England in 2010 and South Africa have not won a test at the venue since 1964.
That looks likely to change this weekend.
I like the changes that the Australian selectors have made, but the side is still up again it.
The South African bowlers are sure to have the pink ball talking during this Test Match and the Australian top-order have shown time and time again that they have plenty of trouble facing a swinging ball.
South Africa have also batted well throughout this series and it is clear that they have a clear edge with both bat and ball.
Back South Africa To Win @ $2
Man Of The Match
Vernon Philander was excellent in Hobart and he should be even more effective with the pink ball.
He was not named Man Of The Match, but it is fair to say that he won the game for South Africa with his bowling in the first session and I expect him to have another big game.
Faf Du Plessis has been under-fire in the lead-up to this Test Match due to the ball-tampering saga and this is generally when he is able to produce his best form.
One of the best knocks of his career came at the Adelaide Oval and he is definite value to be named Man Of The Match.
Back Vernon Philander @ $13 and Faf Du Plessis @ $17 To Be Named Man Of The Match
Top Australia 1st Innings Runscorer
Matthew Renshaw could be exactly what Australian cricket needs.
He has an excellent technique, loves spending time in the middle and is more than capable of seeing off a swinging new ball.
Renshaw comes into his Test Match debut on the back of a stellar knock against a South Australian side that is packed full of talented swing-bowlers and it would not surprise if he made an outstanding start to his career.
Back Matt Renshaw ($7) to be Australia’s Top 1st Innings Runscorer
Top South Africa 1st Innings Runscorer
The lead-up to this Test Match has been dominated by Faf Du Plessis and it would not surprise if he dominated on the pitch as well.
He has batted well without really exploding during this series and he can make his mark – without a mint – on this series with a big knock in the first innings.
Back Faf Du Plessis ($6) to be South Africa’s top batsman