AUS vs SA Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Australia will lock horns with South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 10.

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Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia is coming into this three-match series on the back of a 5-0 series win over West Indies away from home. On the other hand, South Africa is coming into this series after losing the tri-series to New Zealand in Zimbabwe.

AUS vs SA, 1st T20I Match Details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, T20I Series 2025, Match 1

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Time & Date: 2:45 PM IST, Sunday, August 10

Venue: Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin

AUS vs SA, 1st T20I Pitch Report

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The Darwin surface will assist batters and bowlers equally. While we can expect the captain who won the toss to bowl first, we can anticipate scores of above 180 to be posted on this wicket. It’s going to be a good contest between the bat and the ball.

AUS vs SA, 1st T20I Probable XIs

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

South Africa

Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka.

AUS vs SA, 1st T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

These two sides have met against each other on 25 instances in the shortest format of the game, with Australia winning 17 games while South Africa secured eight victories. With home advantage on their side, the Mitchell Marsh-led side is expected to continue their domination.

Though we can expect a tough contest between these two sides as they boast exceptional all-round units, it’s likely to be Australia’s game, courtesy of their recent win record.

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