AUS vs SA Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Australia will clash against South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on Friday, August 22

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Shifting our focus to the details of the first ODI, South Africa posted an imposing total of 296/8 in 50 overs. In reply, Australia got all-out for 198 runs in 40.5 overs, losing the game by 98 runs as South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the series.

AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI Match Details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 2

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, Friday, August 22

Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI Pitch Report

The Mackay wicket will assist batters and bowlers. With the new ball, pacers will enjoy bowling on this wicket. Any score above 280 would be a daunting task for the chasing side. 

AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI Probable XIs

Australia

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

South Africa

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

AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

Australia is coming into this contest on the back of a 98-run defeat to South Africa in the first ODI. Though toss might not play a major factor in this game, we can anticipate the Mitchell Marsh-led side to come back stronger and level the series 1-1 with one more game to go.

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