AUS vs SA Match Preview

South Africa delivered a dominant performance in the series opener in Cairns, winning by 98 runs in the day-night contest at Cazaly's Stadium. In truth, the gap of victory should have been even wider as South Africa fell from 223/2 to 285/8 at the finish of their 50 overs, but their bowling attack was far too strong for Australia's middle order. Australia won the T20Is 2-1, but South Africa is now one victory away from repeating the 50-over equivalent.

AUS vs SA Match Details

Australia vs South Africa – 2nd ODI Match, South Africa tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, South Mackay

Date & Time: 22nd August 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS vs SA Venue Stats

AUS vs SA Pitch Report

The concrete-hard pitch initially suits pace bowlers before drastically flattening under lighting. Dew becomes an issue late evening, making grip difficult for spinners. 

AUS vs SA Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

AUS vs SA Last Five Matches

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Topmost Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh scored 88 runs off 96 balls, hitting 10 fours, at a strike rate of 91.67.
• Travis Head – Travis Head bowled 9 overs, conceding 57 runs and taking 4 wickets, at an economy rate of 6.33.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram scored 82 runs off 81 balls, hitting 9 fours and no sixes, at a strike rate of 101.23.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj bowled 10 overs, conceding 33 runs and taking 5 wickets, at an economy rate of 3.3.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs SA Dream11 Team:

Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Travis Head(C), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram(VC), Wiaan Mulder, Aaron Hardie, Keshav Maharaj, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Wiaan Mulder, Travis Head

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

AUS vs SA Probable Winners:

South Africa is undoubtedly confident going into this game, but Australia rarely loses consecutive games in any format. We anticipate a closer contest, with Australia tying the series at 1-1. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.