AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI? South Africa Tour of Australia 2025
Published - 19 Aug 2025, 07:00 AM

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Australia will take on South Africa in the first of the three-match ODI series. This article will provide you with AUS vs SA Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st ODI 2025.
AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI? South Africa Tour of Australia 2025:
Match Details
Match: Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI
Date: August 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
Live broadcast: Star Sports
AUS vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
Australia and South Africa have been involved in 110 ODI matches so far, and it is South Africa that has a minimal lead over the defending ODI World Cup champions.
South Africa has won 55 out of the 110 ODIs played between the two sides, while Australia has succeeded in winning 51 matches
Three AUS vs SA ODI games have been tied, while the remaining match ended in a no result.
Total Matches Played: 110
AUS Won: 51
SA won: 55
Tie: 03
No Result: 01
AUS vs SA Pitch Report & Conditions
Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns has hosted five ODI matches till now, and if we go by the record that this ground possesses, it isn't high scoring as per modern standards.
The surface for the first ODI is expected to have something in it for the bowlers throughout the game, and the batters will have to play with caution to post a significant score on this wicket.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 28 degrees and a low of 15 degrees.
AUS vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Australia Playing 11:
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Playing 11:
Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Form and Fitness
There are no form and fitness concerns in the first ODI.
AUS vs SA Score Prediction
Three out of the five games played at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns have been won by the chasing team, so the team that wins the toss should bowl first.
280-290 can be a good total at this venue, which is predicted to assist the bowlers.
Players to Perform Prediction
AUS- Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood
SA- Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Travis Head or Josh Inglis
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Aiden Markram or Dewald Brevis
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Nathan Ellis or Josh Hazlewood
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Corbin Bosch or Kagiso Rabada
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Australia will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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