SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I, Playing 11, Pitch Report

SA vs AUS Match Preview: Australia vs South Africa T20 match will take on South Africa on Sunday, 10 August 2025 at 02:45 PM IST. Australia and South Africa will face each other for the first time since the final of WTC 2023-25, this time in a T20 match at the Marrara Cricket Ground.

Australia have been strengthened by the return of Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, while South Africa have welcomed back captain Aiden Markram and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada which is a great preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.

SA vs AUS Fantasy Tips

• Given the behavior of the pitch, it will be important to pick the top-order batsmen here.
• Death overs bowlers are always the best wicket-takers in fantasy, they can turn the game around anytime.
• In wicket-keeping, both are good. However, Ryan Rickelton will be the better choice.
• This pitch is more favorable for the batsmen.

SA vs AUS Head-to-head record

So far 25 matches have been played between Australia and South Africa in T20. Out of these 25 matches, Australia has won 17 and South Africa has won 8 matches.

Total Matches Played: 25
SA Won: 08
AUS Won: 17

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Australia has performed very well in recent matches and they are very likely to win this match. Josh Hazlewood will be a great choice for the smaller leagues. Travis Head will be a good choice for captaincy in the big leagues.

SA vs AUS Match Playing 11

Australia (AUS) Probable Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen/Matthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis/Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

South Africa (SA) Probable Playing 11: Luan Dre Pretorius/Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger/Quena Mphaka, Lungi Ngidi.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Team

Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton
Batsmen: Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Cameron Green, Tim David, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram

SA vs AUS Pitch Report

The pitch at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin is generally considered helpful for batsmen. The bounce on the pitch remains the same, making it easier to play shots. This pitch is conducive to stroke play and helps batsmen score good runs. This surface assists bowlers, especially spinners, in the later part of the game.