SA vs AUS 1st ODI 2025: Full Preview, Squad Updates & Where to Watch

On 19th August 2025 at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns, the much-awaited South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI 2025 will start, initiating a three-match ODI series following a closely contested T20I series. Here, both teams have won at least one game, paving the way for an intense rivalry.

The match is to be played as a day/night match with a local time of 2:30 PM (AET), 10:00 AM IST, and 2:30 AM EDT.

Team News & Squad Updates

South Africa

Temba Bavuma is captaining the SD teams at full strength for this ODI series, and Aiden Markram will captain the T20Is. Some notable inclusions in the teams are performers with potential, like Dewald Brevis (22) and Lhuan‑dre Pretorius (19). Prenelan Subrayen, a recent rupee in Tests, also gets his ODI debut. The ODI team is Matthew Breetzke (interesting after his record-breaking 150 on ODI debut), Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Prenelan Subrayen

Australia

From this point on, the experienced Mitch Marsh and Travis Head will occupy the opening slot. Marsh's back, though still recovering, is not stopping him from making endeavours towards making his batting capabilities stronger. We see a very good set of batsmen too, with the likes of Tim David, Mitch Owen, Cam Green, and experienced all-rounders, particularly Cameron Green and Matthew Short.

Team Dynamics and Individual Player Performance

Australia enters the ODI leg with momentum from a 5–0 T20 this defeating West Indies by a large margin, driven by balancing bowling and batting.

South Africa is fueled by their World Test Championship triumph and supported by the return of players such as Brevis and Breetzke, so it can be said they are in good shape and are aiming to convert their ODI debut form into series action.

Venue Guide: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns

• Location: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
   
• Conditions: Known for favourable batting conditions with short boundaries and typically benign afternoon climate—a venue for high-scoring contests.
   

Where to Watch: Streaming & Broadcast

Here's how cricket fans can catch the 1st ODI live broadcast:

Region	TV Channel	Streaming Platform
Australia	Fox Cricket	Kayo Sports, Foxtel
South Africa	SuperSport	SuperSport App
India	Star Sports	JioHotstar
Pakistan	—	tapmad live stream
UK	TNT Sports	Sky Go / TNT App
USA	Willow TV	Willow App
Global	—	ESPN+, others as available

In India, the match airs on Star Sports, streaming through JioHotstar.

In Pakistan, the series is available via tapmad live stream—accessible via the app or website.

Australia viewers can watch on Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, or through Foxtel.

South Africans can tune in via SuperSport and the DStv app.

ODI Preview Summary

Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI (2025)

Venue: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns

Date/Time: 19 August, 2:30 PM AET / 10:00 AM IST

Key SA Players: Bavuma (c), Brevis, Breetzke, Maharaj, Rabada

Key AUS Players: M. Marsh, Head, Green, David, Owen

Watch Platforms: tapmad (Pakistan), Kayo/Foxtel (Australia), SuperSport (SA), JioHotstar (India), Willow (USA), TNT Sports (UK)