Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI Match Prediction
“Australia and South Africa clash in the 1st ODI of the South Africa Tour of Australia 2025 at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns. Both teams are eager to start the three-match series on a winning note, making this opener a thrilling contest for fans!”
This match marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series following a closely contested T20I series, which Australia won 2-1.
Match Details
Australia vs South Africa – 1st ODI
Venue, Date/ Time.
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
| Date & Time | August 19, 2025 10:00AM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sport Network , JioHotstar |
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Record in ODI’s
| Matches Played | 110 |
| Won By Australia | 51 |
| Won By South Africa | 55 |
| No Result | 01 |
AUS vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Australia Playing XI:
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Travis Head
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Mitchell Marsh (C)
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Cooper Connolly
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Marnus Labuschagne
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Aaron Hardie/ Alex Carey
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Josh Inglis
- Cameron Green
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Ben Dwarshuis
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Nathan Ellis
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Adam Zampa
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Josh Hazlewood
South africa Playing XI:
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Tony de Zorzi
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Ryan Rickelton
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Temba Bavuma
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Aiden Markaram
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Tristan Stubbs
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Dewald Brewis
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Corbin Bosch
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Wiaan Mulder
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Keshav Maharaj
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Lungi Ngidi
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Kagiso Rabada
Players to Perform Prediction
AUS – T Head, C Green, Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne & Josh Hazlewood.
SA – Temba Bavuma,RD Rickelton, A Markram, C Bosch & K Rabada.
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: T Head & M Labuschagne.
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: T Bavuma & RD Rickelton
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: J Hazlewood & Ben Dwarshuis
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: K Rabada & K Mahraj.
Here’s a score prediction for the 1st ODI between Australia and South Africa:
AUS vs SA Score Prediction
The surface at Cairns will be good for batting and there will be plenty of runs on offer. The forecast is good with mild, dry evenings.
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Australia Predicted Score: 280–310 (50 overs)
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South Africa Predicted Score: 270–300 (50 overs)
Key Insight: Australia, playing at home, has the edge and is likely to post a competitive total. South Africa will need a strong batting performance to chase it down.
Who will win the Toss
Australia Have won the Toss & opted to Bowl frist.
Who will win the match
Australia will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
