AUS vs SA 1st ODI Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh-led Australia will square off against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the first ODI on August 19 at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns.
Australia secured a 2-1 win in the T20I series and will be aiming to extend its success in the ODI format. South Africa has an advantage in the ODI format as the Proteas have won 55 games out of 110, while Australia has only 51 wins against South Africa.
Final warm-ups are underway at Cazalys Stadium. 🏟️
All eyes are set on the opening ODI as an exciting series awaits! 🏏🔥 #WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/S03WzKStyD
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 19, 2025
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking at the toss, Mitchell Marsh said, “We will be bowling first. The wicket looks dry and spin did play a part in the last T20I. No real expectations, just execute and enjoy playing and winning for Australia. No real surprises for us – Marnus and Carey is back in the XI.”
Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma said, “We would have bowled first as well, that’s what the stats say, but we’ll need to bat well first. We’ve got Brevis and Subrayen in today, quite excited at seeing what they can do. We’ll want to play according to the conditions and want the guys to enjoy playing.”
AUS vs SA 1st ODI Playing 11
Australia Playing 11: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram(w), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
