SA vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? South Africa vs Australia

South Africa will play against Australia in the first match of Australia's 2026 tour of South Africa on September 24th at Kingsmead, Durban. Both teams are coming off strong series; Australia recently won 3-0 against Zimbabwe, while South Africa defeated Namibia 3-0 in their latest ODI series. They will enter this game with confidence, aiming to keep their winning streak alive.

The previous ODI series between these teams was in 2023 and featured a notable comeback by South Africa. Despite Australia leading 2-0, South Africa won the next three matches, securing the series 3-2. 

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SA vs AUS Match Details – 1st ODI 

• Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI 

• Date: 24th September, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

SA vs AUS Pitch Report - Kingsmead 

Kingsmead traditionally provided support to seam bowlers early, with swing and seam movement in the morning due to coastal moisture. Batting becomes easier once the ball loses shine, rewarding patient stroke play.

• Win Batting First: 40%

• Win Bowling First: 60%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 300

• Average 2nd Innings: 240

SA vs AUS Weather Report – Durban Conditions 

SA vs AUS Recent Form

SA vs AUS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

SA vs AUS Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI 

SA: All players are fit and available for the match

AUS: Mitchell Starc are available for this series 

SA vs AUS Win Probability – 1st ODI 

SA vs AUS Key Player Battles to Watch 

SA vs AUS Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 250-275

• Match Result: AUS to win

Scenario 2: If AUS Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 275–300

• Match Result: AUS to win

SA vs AUS Toss Prediction – 1st ODI 

The last three out of five ODI matches have been won by the chasing team, so the toss-winning captain most likely chose to bowl first in this match.

Prediction: AUS to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

SA vs AUS Probable Playing 

South Africa (SA)

Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs/David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka.

Australia (AUS)

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green/Jack Edwards, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood

SA vs AUS 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Mitchell Marsh 

• Cooper Connolly 

• Aiden Markram 

Who Will Win SA vs AUS Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI 

According to our SA vs AUS who will win today, Australia are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc will be key players to watch out for.

SA vs AUS, who will win today: Australia to win 

SA vs AUS Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - September 24, 2026)