AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction: The 1st T20I of South Africa’s tour of Australia 2025 will be played on Sunday, August 10, at the Marrara Oval, Darwin. The Match is set to begin at 03:30 PM.
This is the inaugural international T20I at Marrara Oval, with both teams eager to begin the series on a strong note. Australia, missing key players such as David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, still fields a competitive squad captained by Mitchell Marsh. South Africa, coming off their victory in the World Test Championship, aims to maintain their winning streak in the limited-overs format under Aiden Markram’s captaincy.
Australia has won its last 5 T20Is, while South Africa has been inconsistent with 2 wins in its last 5. In thier last three T20I meetings , Australia have bearen South Africa each time.
Let’s take a look at the AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction, fantasy tips, pitch report, probable playing XIs, and weather updates for 1st T20I Match.
AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction
Please note that the information provided is based on the available squad and may be subject to change following the lineup announcement.
| Role | Players |
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| Wicketkeeper | Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton |
| Batters | Travis Head, ,Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram |
| All-rounders | Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green |
| Bowlers | Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada |
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Captain: Travis Head – Aggresive batter at his day make impact.
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Vice-Captain: Cameron Green – impactful all-rounder in powerplay and middle overs.
Grand League Picks:
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Glenn Maxwell – explosive finisher
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Dewald Brevis – Yung gun could make difference in 1st T20I
Value Picks:
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Glenn Maxwell – Solid All-rounder
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Kagiso Rabada – handy with the new ball
AUS vs SA: Marrara Oval Pitch Report – 1st T20I
Marrara Oval has never hosted a T20I before, but domestic games here have shown that batters enjoy the condition once set.
The Pitch is expeted to be true with good bounce, offering value for shots. Pace bowlers will get some movement early, but spinners couls come into play in the middle overs.
Average 1st Innings Score: ~190
Dew Factor: Light in the second innings due to evening humidity.
Toss Prediction: Teams likely to bowl first.
Weather Report – August 10, Darwin
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 31°C at start, dropping to 22°C by end |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 40–65% (higher later in the evening) |
| Wind Speed | 2–6 km/h |
| Conditions | Sunny early, light clouds in evening |
Toss Prediction
With the humidity levels rising later in the match, chasing will be preferred to take advantage of easier batting conditions under lights. Expect both captains to bowl first if they win the toss.
Tip: Australia Win the toss and choose bowl 1st
AUS vs SA Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
South Africa will enter with confidence after their WTC final win, but Australia’s home advantage and depth in their T20I squad make them favourites. The Aussies have match-winners in all departments and a recent dominant record against the Proteas.
Prediction: Australia to win 1st T20I Match
AUS vs SA Key Fantasy League Picks
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Best Captain Pick: Travis Head – aggressive opener, high consistency.
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Best Vice-Captain Pick: Cameron Green– dual impact with bat and ball.
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Grand League Picks: Glenn Maxwell, Dewald Brevis – can change games in overs.
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Value Picks: Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada – economical and wicket-taking potential.
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Differential Pick: Ryan Rickelton – can anchor and accelerate when needed.
AUS vs SA Predicted Playing XI
Australia (AUS):
Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa (SA):
Aiden Markram (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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