AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Head to Head & Player Stats

Australia will face South Africa in the 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns. This article will cover match preview, match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AUS vs SA match.

Match Preview

Saturday night saw Australia get the better of South Africa in two sports on opposite continents — Glenn Maxwell’s finishing heroics sealed a cricket T20I in Cairns, while the Wallabies produced a stirring comeback against the Springboks at Ellis Park.

Now, attention shifts to the 50-over format as Australia and South Africa begin a three-match ODI series in northern Queensland, a region that rarely hosts international cricket.

Once a marquee rivalry in the ODI calendar, Australia–South Africa contests now compete for attention during the heart of footy season. Yet, strong turnouts for the recent T20I series in Cairns point to enduring local appetite for top-flight cricket.

South Africa, led by newly crowned World Test Championship-winning skipper Temba Bavuma, will be eager for redemption. With two years left before they co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup, this series marks the beginning of their preparations. Young sensation Dewald Brevis, set for his ODI debut after impressive T20I outings, adds extra intrigue.

Australia, the reigning ODI champions, are also eyeing long-term gains. Pat Cummins’ side views this series as key buildup ahead of their high-profile tour to India later this year. After the opening ODI in Cairns, the action will move to Mackay for the remainder of the series.

Match Details

Probable Playing XI

Australia

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (Wicket-keeper), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie/Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis/Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa

Ryan Rickelton (Wicket-keeper), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Matthew Breetzke, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi

AUS vs SA Pitch Report for 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns

Cairns, an often underrated Queensland destination, will host at Cazaly’s Stadium where conditions generally suit 50-over cricket, as seen in the 2022 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. The surface offers a fair balance between bat and ball, with fast bowlers enjoying good assistance. Dew is likely to play a role again in the later stages, making the toss critical, with both teams expected to lean towards chasing.

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records ahead of 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

• Wicket-Keeper: Alex Carey, Ryan Rickelton
• Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Temba Bavuma, Travis Head
• All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mylder
• Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada

• Captain: Aiden Markram
• Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh

AUS vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Australia is expected to win the 1st ODI, with a 68% probability of victory in this match.