Durban, Sept. 24 -- Ahead of the first ODI against rivals Australia, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admits that with the 2027 World Cup coming, the team has a "strong desire to look into their ODI record" and ensure they put their best foot forward.

South Africa will start the three-match ODI series against Australia from Thursday onwards at Durban. The series marks a return of plenty of familiar faces in the squad - Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Quinton de Kock, and captain Temba Bavuma.

For Bavuma, whose last ODI outing came in December 2025, it is a much-awaited return as South Africa gear up to stage next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

"There is a strong desire to look after our ODI r...