South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 – AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Today’s 1st ODI – Betting Tips, Head to Head, Captain Choices, Predicted Playing XI & Injury Updates 

AUS vs SA Prediction for South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 1st ODI Preview: The South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 tour kicked off on 10th August, and today is going to be the 1st match of the ODI 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 1st ODI match of the South Africa tour of Australia will see Australia face visiting South Africa on Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00 AM

After winning the T20 series, today’s match is going to decide the fate of the ODI series between the two nations. This match will decide who will take a lead in the opener and then set the tone for the rest of the matches. After winning the T20 series, Australia would look to continue the winning form and dominate the ODI format too. Meanwhile, on the other hand, South Africa would look to bounce back with a win and set the tone for the coming matches.

This game is important for both teams. Coming into this match, both teams would be looking for a win, and for the same reasons, to ultimately be crowned as the champions of the series. SA would seek redemption from the last T20 series defeat, while AUS would be looking for a win to maintain their winning streak. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The AUS vs SA match is scheduled at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns, on Tuesday, 19th August, starting at 10:00 AM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.

 AUS vs SA Match Details, 1st ODI South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

Australia vs South Africa Head to Head Records(Last 10 Matches)

AUS vs SA South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 Last 5 Match Record

AUS vs SA Weather and Pitch Report

Pitch Report

The pitch at Cazlay’s Cricket Ground has a surface that traditionally offers something for both batters and bowlers. Early on, the new ball tends to move around with swing and bounce, allowing pacers to make it count. The humidity in the region often aids this movement, making the initial overs crucial. As the game progresses, the pitch generally dries out and flattens, making stroke play easier for batters. Spinners can come into play in the middle orders, especially when the surface begins to wear, offering grip and turn. Overall, the conditions here strike a balance between both bat and ball. Captains often prefer bowling first to make use of the early assistance before the pitch settles down for batting.

Weather Report

AUS vs SA 1st ODI South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 Ground Stats

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: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

AUS vs SA Team News and Players Injury Update

No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they are made available, we will update here.

AUS vs SA Team Squad

Australia Squad:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa.

South Africa Squad:

Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen.

AUS vs SA Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among fans and fantasy platforms. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your today’s teams today for small and grand leagues.

• Cameron Green
• Josh Hazlewood
• Tristian Stubbs
• Kagiso Rabada

Who will win the AUS vs SA 1st ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

As per our analysis and game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of AUS winning this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team will likely win the 1st ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SA’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.

Who will win Today’s toss between AUS vs SA 1st ODI 

As we head into the 1st ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025, between Australia and South Africa, all eyes will be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, Australia(AUS) appear more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and an early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.

AUS vs SA South Africa tour of Australia, 2025, Where to Watch 1st ODI