AUS vs SA, 1st T20I, Match Prediction– Who will win the Match?

The World Test Championship finalists take each other on in a different format. Australia are without the big three here while they continue to try some new players with the World Cup on the horizon.

AUS vs SA Match Details

Date: August 10th, 2025

Time:  2:45 PM IST

Venue: Darwin

AUS vs SA Weather Report

Rain could make an appearance across the game

AUS vs SA Pitch Report

Batting first could be a better choice on wearing surfaces likely in the tournament.

AUS vs SA Head to Head

AUS vs SA Predicted Playing XI

Australia Playing XI 

Mitchell Owen, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connelly/ Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshius

SA Playing XI

Ryan Rickleton, Lhuan de Pretorious, Aiden Markaram, Tristin Stubbs, Rassie van Der Dussen, Dewald Brewis, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Nandre Burger

South Africa vs Australia: Players to Watch

Ryan Rickleton

Ryan Rickleton is making it big with his impactful 30s. He is a key silent starter and his role has been pretty simple but effective in the limited games he has played so far.

Mitchell Owen

Owen may not get to start straightaway but he is one that Australia will be keeping an eye on. He knows how to build an innings and also goes at a brisk pace for certain helping his chances.

Australia vs South Africa Match Tips

South Africa and Australia both look even on paper but home advantage and momentum should keep Australia marginally in front.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win the Match