AUS vs SA, Match Winner Prediction: Australia and South Africa will clash in the 2nd ODI match of South Africa tour of Australia, which will take place at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay on 22 Aug, 10:00 AM IST.
Australia
Australia lost the first ODI match where they failed to chase the target of 296 and lost the match by a huge run margin of 98. In that match, captain Mitchell Marsh was the only player who played well and smashed 88 off 96 balls. Moving towards bowlers, Travis Head took 4 crucial wickets, while Ben Dwarshuis took 2 wickets.
South Africa
On the other hand, South Africa won the last match where Aiden Markram played well and smashed 82 off 81 balls, while Temba Bavuma scored 65 off 74 balls. Additionally, Matthew Breetzke also played well and smashed 57 off 56 balls, while Ryan Rickelton scored 33 off 43 balls. Talking about bowlers, Keshav Maharaj took 5 crucial wickets, while Keshav Maharaj and Nandre Burger took 2 wickets each.
So today’s match will be important for both teams, especially for Australia. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and who can score high runs.
AUS vs SA Match Details, South Africa tour of Australia 2025
| League | South Africa tour of Australia 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs SA, 2nd ODI Match |
| Time | 22 Aug, 10:00 AM IST. |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay |
Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay Pitch And Weather Report
At Great Barrier Reef Arena, the pitch is suited for batters. The high-scoring surface helps batters to play their own game, while it also assists pacers to emerge wickets as well.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 20-23°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 70-45% Humidity with 15% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | High Scoring |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batters |
| 1️⃣ Average 2nd Innings Score | 250-290 |
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Record in ODI
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 111 |
| Matches Won by Australia | 51 |
| Matches Won by South Africa | 56 |
| Matches Draw/No Result | 00 |
AUS vs SA Today’s Probable 11
| Australia | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | Ryan Rickelton |
| Mitchell Marsh (C) | Temba Bavuma (C) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Aiden Markram |
| Cameron Green | Matthew Breetzke |
| Josh Inglis | Tristan Stubbs |
| Alex Carey (WK) | Dewald Brevis |
| Aaron Hardie | Wiaan Mulder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Keshav Maharaj |
| Nathan Ellis | Prenelan Subrayen |
| Adam Zampa | Nandre Burger |
| Josh Hazlewood | Lungi Ngidi |
Key Players to Watch Out in Australia vs South Africa Match 2nd
Top Batters
- Travis Head: Travis Head is an experienced player who took 4 crucial wickets in the last match. However, in the last match he scored only 27 runs.
Also keep your eyes on – Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh.
- Aiden Markram: Aiden Markram will be a good choice for today’s match. He played well in the last match and smashed 82 off 81 balls.
Also keep your eyes on – Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton.
Top Bowlers
- Adam Zampa: Adam Zampa will be a good choice as a bowler, he took one crucial wicket in the last match.
Also keep your eyes on – Ben Dwarshuis.
- Keshav Maharaj: Keshav Maharaj was the highest wicket taker in the last match who took 5 crucial wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Lungi Ngidi.
AUS vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios

| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | First Innings Score | Powerplay | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | AUS | Batting | 250-270 | 55-60 | Australia |
| Scenario 2 | SA | Batting | 240-250 | 50-55 | Australia |
FAQs
Who will win today’s South Africa tour of Australia 2025 match between AUS vs SA?
As per the head-to-head records South Africa is ahead but as per playing11 Australia appear strong and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of AUS vs SA?
Both teams have played a total of 111 matches, in which AUS won 51 and SA won 56.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest- Travis Head, Chris Green and Aiden Markram.
Who will win the toss in today’s match between Australia and South Africa 2025?
SA will win the toss in today’s match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.









