Australia will take on South Africa in the first ODI on Tuesday, August 19. The hosts clinched the preceding T20 series 2-1 and will carry the same momentum into the three-match ODI series. However, the hosts had to fight hard to prevail over the resurgent visitors, who continuously kept attacking them with bat and ball. The three-match ODI series between these two teams also promises to be riveting, considering the quality of players both teams possess.
Australia, who have shown exemplary form with the bat in hand in white-ball formats, yet again will look to play a fearless brand of cricket, and look to put pressure on South African bowlers. The batting order will see the likes of Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, & Cameron Green. The bowling attack will be led by Nathan Ellis, who is coming off a good form in the T20 series.
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On the other hand, South Africa boasts of a slew of quality youngsters who play with a bold attitude. Two of them, Kwena Maphaka and Dewald Brevis, impressed in the T20 series. The latter was the highest run-scorer, while the former was the highest wicket-taker. Apart from the duo, Lhuan-dre Preterious also is another exciting young player coming fast through the ranks.
AUS vs SA: Where To Watch Live
Date | 19/08/25 |
Time | 10:00 AM IST |
Venue | Cairns |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
AUS vs SA: Cairns Pitch Report
The Cairns pitch will offer equal assistance for batters and bowlers. The third T20I was played in the same venue, where the pitch was pretty sportive. Slow bowlers will get some purchase, as the pitch will get a bit slower in the second half. 250 is the average first innings score here.
AUS vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia (AUS)
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa (SA)
Temba Bavuma (captain), Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SA: Dream11 Top 5 Players
AUS | SA |
Cameron Green | Kagiso Rabada |
Travis Head | Aiden Markram |
Josh Inglis | Corbin Bosch |
Josh Hazlewood | Temba Bavuma |
Adam Zampa | Wiaan Mulder |
AUS vs SA: Dream11 Fantasy Team
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