New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- South Africa will miss their captain Temba Bavuma in the second ODI against Australia on Friday, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced. Bavuma, who scored 65 in South Africa's first ODI win over Australia, will return to lead the side in the series decider on Saturday. In the absence of Bavuma, Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in Mackay.

The decision to rest Bavuma came due to his workload management, post his comeback from injury. The 35-year-old, who led South Africa to their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title earlier this year, had sustained a hamstring injury during the final in June.

"Although he experienced no discomfort during the first ODI on Tuesday, the Proteas medical team recommended he b...