After a swashbuckling 20-over motion between the bat and the ball the place the Mitchell Marsh-led hosts received by a complete 2-1 margin, Australia (AUS) will contest in opposition to South Africa (SA) within the first ODI of the three-match collection on the Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns on Tuesday, August 19.
The final time Australia performed a One-Day Worldwide was in opposition to India within the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025, the place the Pat Cummins-led aspect misplaced by 4 wickets. Within the final 5 matches within the format, the Aussies have managed to tug off just one win, whereas dropping two. A few video games had been deserted because of rain, each of which got here in the course of the mentioned ICC occasion.
South Africa, then again, have had a barely higher report within the final 5 50-over encounters, successful two and dropping as many. The aspect had a formidable marketing campaign in the course of the Champions Trophy, the place they reached the semi-finals, however misplaced to New Zealand, which ended their marketing campaign. The Temba Bavuma-led aspect will probably be hoping to get a end result of their favour on Tuesday.
Match Particulars
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 1st ODI, South Africa tour of Australia 2025 |
| Date and Time | Tuesday, August 19; 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
| Stay-streaming and broadcast | JioStar Community Channels and JioHotstar (App and Web site) |
Pitch Report
The Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns has hosted a complete of 5 ODIs thus far, with the newest coming in 2022 when New Zealand toured Down Below and confronted a whitewash. Australia boast a terrific report at this venue, successful all of the matches performed right here. Furthermore, 60 per cent of video games performed at this venue have resulted within the chasing workforce successful the match. In consequence, opting to bowl first will be anticipated from the captain successful the toss for this fixture.
Predicted Enjoying 11s
Australia (AUS)
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Cameron Inexperienced, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa (SA)
Temba Bavuma (captain), Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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