AUS vs SA Match Preview

Australia and South Africa have had many exciting ODI battles over the years. Both teams participated in the well-known '438 game'. The scores might not be as high, but this should be a close contest regardless. Australia, the current ODI world champions, should show no mercy to the South Africans. The Proteas will depend on their middle-order batters and spinners to win the match.

AUS vs SA Match Details 

Australia vs South Africa – 7th Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Date & Time: 25th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS vs SA Venue Stats

AUS vs SA Pitch Report

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at Rawalpindi should offer a batting-friendly surface due to its consistent pace and bounce. Fast bowlers may benefit from the new ball early in the game before the spinners enter the picture. 

AUS vs SA Weather Report

The weather will likely be partly cloudy during the day. Temperatures will approach 30 degrees Celsius, with a fair amount of humidity. There is a 5% chance of rainfall on matchday.

AUS vs SA Last Five Matches

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Australia vs South Africa Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

AUS vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Topmost Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – The 31-year-old has scored three fifties against South Africa and will be looking to go one step ahead and smash a triple-digit score in Rawalpindi.
• Adam Zampa – The 32-year-old took two crucial wickets in the middle overs to prevent the English from reaching 400, which looked like a real possibility with the way they had started.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Ryan Rickelton – He scored seven fours and hit a six en route to his maiden ODI century and we’re expecting him to trouble the off-colour Aussie bowlers when they face-off on Tuesday.
• Marco Jansen – Marco Jansen was South Africa’s most economical bowler in Karachi when they beat Afghanistan by 107 runs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for Australia vs South Africa Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram(VC), Matthew Short(C), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Kagiso Rabada

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for Australia vs South Africa Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis(VC), Ryan Rickelton(C), Temba Bavuma Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Kagiso Rabada

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Matthew Short, Ryan Rickelton

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Josh Inglis

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

AUS vs SA Probable Winners:

Because of both sides' competitiveness, this game could go either way. Australia outperforms South Africa at neutral venues. Australia is renowned for its performance in pressure games at ICC events. South Africa will look to avenge its semi-final loss to Australia in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.