AUS vs SA, 1st ODI Match Prediction– Who will win the Match?

While the T20 World Cup is the next big one on the horizon its the ODI format where Australia has some new things to look at. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are now retired in the format but Marnus Labuschagne manages to keep his space as Australia navigate through a change of guard. South Africa are near full strength as well with Temba Bavuma leading the side.

AUS vs SA Match Details

Date: August 19th, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM IST

Venue: Cairns

AUS vs SA Weather Report

Rain could make an appearance across the game

AUS vs SA Pitch Report

Batting first could be a better choice on wearing surfaces likely in the tournament.

AUS vs SA Head to Head

Stats	Matches	SA Won	AUS Won	Draw	Tie
Overall	110	55	51	1	3
At Cairns	0	0	0	0	0
Last Five T20is	5	3	1	1	0

AUS vs SA Predicted Playing XI

Australia Playing XI 

Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Marsh, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie/ Alex Carey, Ben Dwarwshius, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

SA Playing XI

Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickleton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markaram, Tristin Stubbs, Dewald Brewis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, 

Australia vs South Africa: Players to Watch

Ryan Rickleton

Ryan Rickleton is making it big with his impactful 30s. He is a key silent starter and his role has been pretty simple but effective in the limited games he has played so far.

Travis Head

With the others retiring Travis Head now remains a key senior member in the side. He loves to take on the bowlers and now will enjoy added responsibility.

Australia vs South Africa Match Tips

South Africa and Australia both look even on paper but home advantage and momentum should keep Australia marginally in front.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win the Match