Stand-in captain Aidan Markram won the toss and elected to bat Friday in the second one-day cricket international as South Africa bid to clinch the series in Australia. South Africa rested its regular captain Temba Bavuma as part of his workload management and Cricket South Africa said he will be available to lead the side in the last game of the series on Sunday.

Aiden Markram set to lead the Proteas in the absence of Temba Bavuma as the Proteas aim to seal the ODI series against Australia.

South Africa have opted to bat first after stand-in-captain Aiden Markram won the toss against Australia in the second ODI. Temba Bavuma has been rested due to workload management. South Africa are leading the three-match ODI series 1-0 after winning the first game by 98 runs.