South Africa aim to build confidence against Australia ahead of World Cup

South Africa's cricket team is looking to build confidence and set markers against world champions Australia in their ongoing ODI series, as reported by Business Recorder. Key spinner Keshav Maharaj said this was important even with next year's World Cup still over twelve months away.

The side leads the three-match series 2.0 ahead of the final game in Potchefstroom. Maharaj stated beating the title holders was a good foundation and showed a champion mentality, though the team was focusing on its processes.

South Africa will co-host the 2027 World Cup with neighbours Namibia and Zimbabwe.