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
| Match | 1st ODI – SA vs AUS 2025 |
|---|---|
| Teams | Australia vs South Africa |
| Date | Tuesday, 19 August 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Cazalys Stadium, Cairns |
| Live Telecast/Streaming | Star Sports Network, JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather | Mostly Sunny |
| Temperature | 23°C / °F |
| Precipitation | 0% |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Wind | 14 km/h |
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.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Win Bat First | 100% |
| Win Bowl First | 0% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 231 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 185 |
| Highest Total | 267-5 (AUS vs NZ) |
| Lowest Total | 82-10 (AUS vs NZ) |
| Highest Chased | 233-8 (AUS vs NZ) |
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head stats
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia Wins | 51 |
| South Africa Wins | 55 |
| Tied | 3 |
| No Result (Weather) | 1 |
| Total | 110 |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia 🇦🇺 | L, W, L, L, L |
| South Africa 🇿🇦 | L, W, W, L, L |
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.
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Opted To | Powerplay Score | Final Score | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Australia | Bowl First | 60-65 | 290–300 | Australia |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Bowl First | 55-60 | 270–290 | Australia |
Where to watch South Africa vs Australia Match?
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar website & app |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports, Foxtel |
| South Africa | SuperSport, SuperSport Action, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Grandstand | DStv app |
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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