Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI: Who will win the match, Pitch Report, Playing 11 & Full Match Details

Australia and South Africa are set to face each other again, this time in a three-match ODI series, starting on 19 August 2025. The series comes right after a thrilling T20I battle where Australia edged past South Africa 2-1. The first ODI will be played at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns, the same venue that hosted the final T20I. Here’s a quick look at all the key details before the action begins.

SA vs AUS 1st ODI: Match Details

Weather Report

SA vs AUS 1st ODI: Pitch Report

Cazaly's Stadium usually plays on the slower side compared to other grounds in Australia, which makes batting a little tough. In the past, teams that win the toss often choose to bowl first, as chasing a target here is considered a bit easier. That’s why the toss can play an important role in how the match shapes up.

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head stats

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

SA vs AUS Full Squad

Australia: Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Aaron Hardie

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen

SA vs AUS Predicted Playing 11:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger

Australia Probable Playing XIs: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann

Who Will Win the Match?

Prediction: Australia to win the match.

Where to watch South Africa vs Australia Match?

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Wicket-Keepers: R Rickelton, J Inglis
• Batters: T Head, M Marsh, C Green, T Stubbs
• All-Rounders: A Markram, A Hardie
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Rabada, A Zampa 

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Wicket-Keepers: J Inglis
• Batters: T Head, M Marsh, C Green, T Stubbs, D Brevis
• All-Rounders: A Markram, W Mulder, A Hardie
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Rabada

SA vs AUS Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

►Captain: M Marsh, A Markram

►Vice-Captain: C Green, R Rickelton

►Top Picks: J Inglis, T Stubbs

►Budget Picks: D Brevis, A Zampa 

Disclaimer: This team is based on the author's analysis and instincts. Please consider the points and make your own decisions.

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