AUS vs SA Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Australia will clash against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday, August 19.

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Interestingly, this will be the first ODI for both Australia and South Africa after losing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. While Australia ended their competition with a semi-final defeat to India, South Africa lost to New Zealand in the second semi-final to bow out of the campaign.

Both sides would be raring to start the series on a positive note. However, Australia will have an edge over South Africa, courtesy of their home advantage.

AUS vs SA, 1st ODI Match Details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, Tuesday, August 19

Venue: Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns

AUS vs SA, 1st ODI Pitch Report

As seen in the third and final T20I of the three-match series, we can expect pacers to dominate the proceedings. However, batters will have their fair share to score some quick runs in the powerplay and death overs.

AUS vs SA, 1st ODI Probable XIs

Australia

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Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann.

South Africa

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

AUS vs SA, 1st ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

These two sides have played against each other in 110 ODIs with Australia bagging 51 victories, while South Africa dominates the head-to-head record with 55 wins. However, with Australia having home advantage on their side, we can expect them to come out with flying colours, starting the series on a winning note and taking a 1-0 series lead.

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