The 1st ODI of the ongoing South Africa tour of Australia 2025 will be played on August 19 in Tarouba. The Aussies won the T20I series 2-1 and are looking to build for the Cricket World Cup 2027. Same goes for the Proteas, who are one of the three hosts of that event. We are living in an era where playing ODI cricket is a rare occasion.
Since the previous World Cup, the ODI Champions have played 10 ODIs. This many ODIs teams used to play in a year. Meanwhile, after the retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, the reigning champions are looking to build. Talking about the Proteas, they made it to the semis of the Champions Trophy 2025 alongside Australia. They are looking to build since the retirement of Heinrich Klassen.
Australia vs South Africa: Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 1st ODI |
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
| Timings | 10:00 AM IST |
| Date | August 19 |
Australia vs South Africa: Head to Head
| MATCHES PLAYED | South Africa WON | Australia WON | TIED | NO RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 55 | 51 | 3 | 1 |
Australia vs South Africa: Probable Playing XI
| Australia (Possible XI) | South Africa (Possible XI) |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | Aiden Markram |
| Mitchell Marsh (capt) | Ryan Rickelton |
| Cameron Green | Temba Bavuma (capt) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Matthew Breetzke |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Dewald Brevis |
| Alex Carey | Tristan Stubbs |
| Aaron Hardie | Wiaan Mulder |
| Xavier Bartlett | Keshav Maharaj |
| Nathan Ellis | Kagiso Rabada |
| Adam Zampa | Nandre Burger |
| Josh Hazlewood | Lungi Ngidi |
Australia vs South Africa: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM IST | Batting friendly | 56% Humid. Highest Temp – 27 Degrees | No Chance |
Australia vs South Africa: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first.
Scenario 1: South Africa wins the toss and bowl first
| Australia Total 1st innings | South Africa Total 1st innings |
|---|---|
| 180-190 | 195 |
Scenario 2: Australia win the toss and elect to bowl first
| South Africa Total 1st innings | Australia Total 1st Innings |
|---|---|
| 200-240 | 160-170 |
Australia vs South Africa: Match Prediction
We feel Australia will win this contest.
FAQs
Who will win the match?
Australia will win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be a bit warm with no chances of rain interruption.
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