AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 For 1st T20I
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and fantasy preview for the 1st T20I between Australia and South Africa in the South Africa tour of Australia 2025.
The match will be played at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
This is the opening game of the three-match T20I series, and both these highly competitive teams will be aiming to take the early lead.
Australia are coming in with a full-strength squad. Travis Head returns to the side, allowing Glenn Maxwell to bat in his usual position.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head are expected to make the most of the powerplay overs, while Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood will be leading the bowling attack.
South Africa also get a boost with the return of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, who are likely to open the innings.
Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and George Linde will strengthen the middle order. In the bowling department, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will lead the charge with the new ball and look to put early pressure on the Aussies.
Read the full post to get AUS vs SA Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and winning insights for this exciting series opener.
AUS vs SA Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, South Africa tour of Australia. |
| Venue | Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin |
| Date & Time | August 10, 02:45 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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AUS vs SA Pitch Report Of Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin
The pitch of Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, is balanced. The batters and the bowlers both will have the opportunity.
The seamers may dominate in the initial overs. The average first-inning score on this ground is 155 runs.
Weather Report of Darwin
The weather for today’s match is expected to be clear with no chance of rain, so we should get a full game without interruptions.
The temperature will be around 28 degrees Celsius, and humidity will be about 40%, making for comfortable playing conditions.
These dry conditions should favor the batters, while bowlers will need to rely on accuracy and variations to make an impact.
Australia vs South Africa Live Streaming
You can watch the Australia vs South Africa 1st T20I live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and Star Sports Network.
For live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and full match updates, you can follow the scorecard on the Cricgram app.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 25
Australia Wins: 17
South Africa Wins: 08
Australia vs South Africa Recent Form
| Australia | W | W | W | W | W |
| South Africa | L | L | W | L | W |
Team News
Australia
- Matt Short is injured.
- Travis Head is back in the squad, and he will open the innings.
South Africa
- Markram and Ryan Rickelton are back in the squad.
- George Linde will retain his place and play as an all-rounder.
AUS vs SA Probable Playing XI
Australia Probable Playing 11
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Cameron Green
- Tim David
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mitchell Owen
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Probable Playing 11
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- George Linde
- Prenelan Subrayen
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Nandre Burger
- Lungi Ngidi
Top Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Team
Australia’s Best Players:
Travis Head: 38 M, 1093 R, 33.12 A, 1 W
Mitchell Marsh (c): 70 M, 1710 R, 30.54 A, 17 W
Glenn Maxwell: 121 M, 2754 R, 29.30 A, 46 W
Cameron Green: 18 M, 468 R, 36.00 A, 12 W
Josh Inglis (wk): 34 M, 878 R, 32.52 A
Josh Hazlewood: 52 M, 29 R, 9.67 A, 67 W
South Africa’s Best Players:
Aiden Markram (c): 57 M, 1367 R, 30.38 A, 13 W
Ryan Rickelton (wk): 13 M, 263 R, 20.23 A, W
Dewald Brevis: 7 M, 138 R, 23 A
Corbin Bosch: 4 M, 34 R, 34.00 A, 2 W
Kagiso Rabada: 65 M, 156 R, 17.33 A, 71 W
AUS vs SA Dream11 Grand League Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: J Inglis, R Rickelton
Batters: M Marsh, T Head (C), A Markram (VC), D Brevis
All-Rounders: G Maxwell, C Bosch
Bowlers: J Hazlewood, B Dwarshuis, K Rabada
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Glenn Maxwell and Ryan Rickelton are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
AUS vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Travis Head
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton
- Glenn Maxwell
FAQs
Where Can I Get AUS vs SA live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard AUS vs SA Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Australia Squad
Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann.
South Africa Squad
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Nqabayomzi Peter, George Linde, Prenelan Subrayen, Corbin Bosch, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.