The three-match ODI series between Australia and South Africa kicks off on August 19, marking the Proteas’ first 50-over tour Down Under since 2018. The action begins at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns before shifting to Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena.
Australia, under new skipper Mitchell Marsh, enters the series buoyed by a 2-1 T20 win over South Africa but with worrying ODI form—just one victory in their last five. In contrast, the Proteas men, captained by Temba Bavuma, have looked sharper, winning two of their last five ODIs and reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
The rivalry remains evenly poised, with South Africa narrowly ahead in head-to-heads (55 wins to Australia’s 51 in 110 ODIs). Cairns has historically favoured chasing sides (60% win rate), but Australia boasts an unbeaten record at the venue.
AUS vs SA 2025, ODI series: Schedule
- 1st ODI: August 19 – Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns; 10:00 am/ 04:30 am GMT/ 02:30 pm local
- 2nd ODI: August 22 – Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay; 10:00 am/ 04:30 am GMT/ 02:30 pm local
- 3rd ODI: August 24 – Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay; 10:00 am/ 04:30 am GMT / 02:30 pm local
Squads
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Alex Carey, Xavier Bartlett
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Matthew Breetzke, Senuran Muthusamy, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Kwena Maphaka
AUS vs SA, ODI series: Where to watch live on TV and live streaming?
- India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2; JioHotstar app and website
- Australia: Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports and Foxtel
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: SuperSport; DStv app
- USA: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1
