The South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 tour kicked off on 10th August, and today is going to be the 2nd match of the T20 series between the two. After competing in the T20s, the teams will face each other in the ODI format of the game during the bilateral tour. The 2nd T20I match of the South Africa tour of Australia will see Australia face visiting South Africa on Tuesday, August 12 at 2:45 PM. In the last T20 match, Australia won by 17 runs in a close game. Australia scored 178 runs with good contributions from Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, and Tim David. South Africa fought hard but managed 161 runs, with Aiden Markram scoring 126 runs. Australian bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Ben Dwarshuis took key wickets at important moments, helping restrict South Africa. South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka bowled well, taking four wickets. Coming into this match, both teams will look to get a win for the same reason. For SA, this match is an opportunity to redeem themselves and take the lead, making the series draw at 1-1. Meanwhile, for Australia, this match is another chance to continue building on their recent form. This match is all about winning the match and crowning themselves as the winner of the T20 series. As this match is going to be the decider of the shortest format, it holds significant importance. So, with that, now let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and captaincy choices for the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I in the series.
AUS vs SA Match Details, 2nd T20I South Africa tour of Australia, 2025
| League | South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 2nd T20I |
| Time | 2:45 PM IST, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin |
AUS vs SA Pitch Report at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin:
The pitch at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, is expected to be a flat deck, offering excellent conditions for batting. Batsmen can look forward to a good bounce and a fast outfield, which will encourage stroke play and make run scoring easier. The boundaries are relatively small, further aiding batters in accumulating runs faster. For bowlers, the surface is likely to provide early assistance to pacers due to a green top. As the game progresses and the pitch wears, spinners may find some opportunities to make an impact in the game. Historically, the ground has seen balanced contests, but with the upcoming formats being played for the first time, the exact behavior remains a bit unpredictable. Overall, this venue promises to be a good, balanced surface offering equal opportunities for bat and ball.
AUS vs SA 2nd T20I: Batters to watch(Last match stats)
| Batters to Watch (Recent Stats) | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Cameron Green (AUS) | 7 | 253 | 63.25 | 173.28 |
| Tim David (AUS) | 8 | 251 | 50.2 | 187.31 |
| Rassie van der Dussen (SA) | 7 | 172 | 34.4 | 131.29 |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 6 | 135 | 27 | 175.32 |
AUS vs SA 2nd T20I: Bowlers to watch(last Match Stats)
| Bowlers to Watch (Recent Stats) | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
| Adam Zampa (AUS) | 10 | 16 | 8.19 | 13.5 |
| Ben Dwarshuis (AUS) | 5 | 11 | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| George Linde (SA) | 8 | 9 | 8.1 | 14 |
| Kwena Maphaka (SA) | 6 | 9 | 8.79 | 14.55 |
AUS vs SA Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize today’s AUS vs SA fantasy team.
AUS vs SA Today Small League Team:
AUS vs SA Today Grand League Team:
AUS vs SA 2nd T20I Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Tim David, Travis Head, Ryan Rickelton |
| Vice-Captain | Dewald Brevis, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these AUS vs SA Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
AUS vs SA Predicted Playing XI
Australia Playing XI: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience, and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
