Australia will face South Africa in the 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. 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
The ODI series shifts to Mackay as Australia look to bounce back against South Africa in the second match on Friday. The hosts are under pressure after their disappointing batting display in Cairns, where Keshav Maharaj’s precision spin exposed the frailties of Australia’s middle order.
Former batter Mark Waugh didn’t hold back in his criticism, lamenting Australia’s lack of intent and poor footwork against Maharaj, who consistently attacked the stumps with smart variations. Marnus Labuschagne fell to a peach of a delivery, missing another chance to cement his place, while Mitchell Marsh’s fighting knock saved Australia from what could have been one of their worst home defeats in decades.
Despite being defending champions, Australia are enduring a rare losing streak in ODIs. The retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell have left a vacuum in the middle order, where stability and experience are sorely missing. With the next World Cup just two years away, these games are crucial for fringe players to step up and stake their claim.
South Africa, on the other hand, are full of confidence. They’ve extended their strong head-to-head record in ODIs and will be eager to maintain dominance in Mackay. For Australia, the challenge is clear: their batters must adopt a proactive approach against spin to avoid another collapse.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI |
| Date | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay |
| Live Streaming | Fancode (app and website) |
Probable Playing XI
Australia
Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (Captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (Wicket-keeper), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie/Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (Wicket-keeper), Temba Bavuma (Captain), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SA Pitch Report for 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
The Great Barrier Reef Arena returns to men’s cricket for the first time since the 1992 World Cup, leaving little data to judge how the surface might play. With only a handful of domestic and women’s internationals held here, conditions remain uncertain. After Marsh’s misread in Cairns, where spin proved more influential than expected, he is unlikely to risk fielding first again if he wins the toss.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records ahead of 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025
| Matches Played | 111 |
| Won by Australia | 51 |
| Won by South Africa | 56 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 3 |
AUS vs SA Player Stats Ahead of 2nd ODI Match
Most Runs in this Series
| # | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | 88 Runs |
| 2 | Aiden Markram | 82 Runs |
| 3 | Temba Bavuma | 65 Runs |
| 4 | Matthew Breetzke | 57 Runs |
| 5 | Ben Dwarshuis | 33 Runs |
Most Wickets in this Series
| # | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keshav Maharaj | 5 Wickets |
| 2 | Travis Head | 4 Wickets |
| 3 | Ben Dwarshuis | 2 Wickets |
| 4 | Lungisani Ngidi | 2 Wickets |
| 5 | Nandre Burger | 2 Wickets |
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd 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 2nd ODI, with a 68% probability of victory in this match.
