Australia and South Africa face off each other in the ODI series starting with the first ODI in Cairns on August 19 from 10:00 AM IST. The Aussies have won the T20I series 2-1.
The visitors after losing the T20I series, are itching to make a comeback in the ODIs. The core of the visitors very much remains the same. Dewald Brevis is part of the ODI squad as well after his batting exploits in the T20I series. Temba Bavuma will lead the side in the ODI series.
For Australia, Mitchell Marsh will continue to lead the side with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins rested. Steve Smith is also not part of the ODI side, with Marnus Labuschagne replacing him. This Aussie squad has several new faces.
Australia vs South Africa: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 19/08/2025 |
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Time | 10:00 AM IST |
Venue | Cazaly Stadium, Cairns |
Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Australia vs South Africa: Cazaly’s Stadium Pitch Report
The venue hosted its first-ever T20I match. The Cazaly’s stadium has already hosted five ODIS before this game with 267 runs being the highest score registered. The wicket has true pace and bounce and has something for the bowlers too as the match goes on. There is no rain threat for this game. This is expected to be a high-scoring contest.
Australia vs South Africa: toss updates
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Australia vs South Africa: Playing 11
Australia
 Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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