South Africa is touring Australia from August 10 to 24, 2025, marking their first visit since winning the ICC World Test Championship Final in June 2025.
The short tour features 3 T20 Internationals and 3 One Day Internationals (ODIs) across Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay, acting as a crucial warm-up ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka.
Australia currently leads the T20I series 1-0 after a 17-run win in Darwin, powered by Tim David’s 83 runs and Kwena Maphaka’s 4/20.
Quick Overview
- Name: South Africa tour of Australia 2025
- Dates: August 10–24, 2025
- Matches: 3 T20Is + 3 ODIs
- Venues: Darwin, Cairns, Mackay
- Why it matters: Prep series before the 2026 T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka. Many IPL players involved.
Australia currently leads 1-0 in the T20 series after winning the first match by 17 runs. Tim David scored 83, while South Africa’s teen pacer Maphaka took 4/20.
Full Schedule (IST Time)
T20I Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Aug 10, Sun | Marrara Ground, Darwin | 2:45 PM IST |
| 2nd T20I | Aug 12, Tue | Marrara Ground, Darwin | 2:45 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | Aug 16, Sat | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns | 2:45 PM IST |
ODI Series
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1st ODI | Aug 19, Tue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns | 10:00 AM IST |
| 2nd ODI | Aug 22, Fri | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 10:00 AM IST |
| 3rd ODI | Aug 24, Sun | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 10:00 AM IST |
Where to Watch in India
- TV: Star Sports (English/Hindi feeds)
- Streaming: JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar app/web
Team Squads
Australia T20I Squad
Marsh (C), David, Head, Green, Zampa, Hazlewood, Maxwell, Abbott, Ellis, Short, Inglis, Owen, Dwarshuis, Kuhnemann
Australia ODI Squad
Marsh (C), Head, Green, Labuschagne, Hazlewood, Zampa, Carey, Dwarshuis, Bartlett, Short, Inglis, Owen, Morris
South Africa T20I Squad
Markram (C), Stubbs, Rabada, Maphaka, Brevis, Rickelton, Bosch, Ngidi, van der Dussen, Linde, Peter, Pretorius, Subrayen, Burger, Muthusamy
South Africa ODI Squad
Bavuma (C), Markram, Brevis, Stubbs, Rabada, Ngidi, Maharaj, Bosch, Rickelton, Muthusamy, Breetzke, Mulder, Pretorius, de Zorzi, Subrayen, Burger
Venues Breakdown
Marrara Ground, Darwin
- Balanced pitch
- Dry weather, low dew
Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
- Bouncy track
- Favorable to pacers early
Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- Newly upgraded
- Hosting men’s ODIs for the first time
Why Indian Fans Should Care
- IPL talents like Tim David, Stubbs, Brevis, and Green are in focus
- It’s the last big white-ball series before the 2026 T20 World Cup
- Players are auditioning for roles they could play in the upcoming IPL
Player to Watch
Australia
- Tim David: Finisher, great form
- Hazlewood: Control in powerplay & death
- Travis Head: Left-hand aggressor at the top
South Africa
- Rabada: Spearhead of SA attack
- Maphaka: 19-yr-old pacer with 4/20 in 1st T20I
- Markram: Calm skipper, versatile role
Match-by-Match Previews
2nd T20I – Aug 12, Darwin
- Australia may go unchanged
- SA might rotate keeper/batter
3rd T20I – Aug 16, Cairns
- Spin could play a role in twilight start
1st ODI – Aug 19, Cairns
- Head vs Rabada: Key match-up
2nd & 3rd ODI – Aug 22 & 24, Mackay
- First men's ODIs at this ground
- Captains may rely on feel due to limited data
FAQs
What is the South Africa tour of Australia 2025 schedule?
Aug 10–24: T20Is on Aug 10, 12 (Darwin) & Aug 16 (Cairns); ODIs on Aug 19 (Cairns), Aug 22 & 24 (Mackay).
What are the South Africa tour of Australia 2025 venues?
Marrara Cricket Ground (Darwin), Cazaly’s Stadium (Cairns), Great Barrier Reef Arena (Mackay).
South Africa vs Australia T20: what are the timings in IST?
2:45 PM IST for all three T20Is (evening starts in Australia’s north).
South Africa vs Australia ODI: what are the timings in IST?
10:00 AM IST starts for the three day-night ODIs.
Is there a South Africa vs Australia Test match on this tour?
No—this is a white-ball-only tour (3 T20Is + 3 ODIs).
Where can I watch SA vs AUS in India?
Star Sports on TV; JioHotstar for streaming (official series page live).
Probable X-factors & match-ups
Powerplay
- Head vs Rabada/Ngidi: left-hand aggression vs wobble seam.
- Rickelton/Pretorius vs Hazlewood/Abbott: angle discipline to choke the PP.
Middle overs
- Zampa vs Stubbs/Brevis: leg-break into the arc—who blinks first?
- Maharaj/Subrayen vs David/Maxwell: line to cramp the levers; fields at long-on/deep-midwicket crucial.
Death overs
- Ellis/Dwarshuis yorkers vs van der Dussen/Stubbs finishing; Rabada’s hard length at the death vs David’s base-power.
Bottom Line
The South Africa vs Australia 2025 series is a short but intense showdown that’s perfect for Indian fans tracking players ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Bookmark the dates, follow the match-ups, and catch all the live action via JioCinema or Star Sports.
🔥 Don’t miss this white-ball battle down under.
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