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The ODI leg of South Africa’s tour of Australia begins on August 19, following a thrilling T20 series. With both teams in a transitional phase ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, this series offers a chance to test new combinations and blood emerging talent.
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, returns to Cairns’ Cazalys Stadium where they hold an unbeaten ODI record. The final two games will be played at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena, hosting men’s international cricket for the first time. While Mackay remains unfamiliar territory for both sides, it offers fresh conditions to challenge batters and bowlers alike.
Australia’s squad sees significant changes with the retirement of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, while new faces like Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett add youthful energy. For South Africa, captain Temba Bavuma is joined by veterans like Keshav Maharaj and rising stars such as Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka, the teenage pacer who impressed in the T20s.
Both sides are using this series to solidify their roadmaps to the next World Cup, with team balance and depth under scrutiny.
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South Africa v Australia ODI Series Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (AEST) |
| August 19 | 1st ODI | Cazalys Stadium, Cairns | 2:30 PM AEST |
| August 22 | 2nd ODI | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 2:30 PM AEST |
| August 24 | 3rd ODI | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 2:30 PM AEST |
Australia ODI Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa
South Africa ODI Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen
How to Watch in India
Cricket fans in India can catch the Australia vs South Africa ODI series live on the Star Sports Network. All three ODIs will also be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Match coverage begins at 10:00 AM IST for each game.
For radio and text commentary, platforms like SEN Radio (via web stream) and Cricket.com.au’s CA Live app will offer additional insights and updates.
