Australia (AUS) vs South Africa (SA) 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Australia 2025 is scheduled to be played today at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. This article covers the comprehensive Dream11 prediction for the 1st T20I between Australia and South Africa. Find out their recent records, squads, probable playing XIs, top fantasy picks, captain and vice captain choices and the ultimate Dream11 fantasy team for the match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia (AUS) vs South Africa (SA), 1st T20I |
| Series | South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Date | August 10, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Time | 2:45 PM IST / 09:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM Local (Darwin) |
| Venue | Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin |
Squads and Probable Playing XIs
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Matthew Kuhnemann
Probable XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Prenelan Subrayen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Probable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter.
Team Comparison
| Aspect | Australia | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| T20 Matches Played (Overall) | 25 | 25 |
| Matches Won (Overall) | 17 | 8 |
| Recent Form (Last 5 T20s) | W W W W W | L L W L W |
| Head-to-Head in T20 | Dominant with 5 consecutive wins | Trailing |
| Winning Odds (Bookmakers) | 65-71% probability, odds ~1.44 | 29-35% probability, odds ~2.85-3.33 |
Top Fantasy Picks
| Player | Team | Role | Key Stats & Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | Australia | All-rounder | Multiple 50+ scores, power hitter, consistent performer |
| Tim David | Australia | Batsman | Explosive finisher, recent century in T20Is |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Spinner | Accurate, key wicket-taker in death overs |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Batsman | Reliable middle-order run scorer, high strike rate |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Batsman | Young talent, outstanding strike rate in death overs |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | Fast Bowler | Leading pace spearhead with strong wicket-taking ability |
Dream11 Fantasy Team for AUS vs SA 1st T20I 2025
| Player | Team | Role | Points Spent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | Australia | All-rounder | 10.5 |
| Tim David | Australia | Batsman | 9.5 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Bowler | 9.0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | All-rounder | 9.0 |
| Travis Head | Australia | Batsman | 9.0 |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Batsman | 9.5 |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Batsman | 8.5 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | Bowler | 9.0 |
| Sean Abbott | Australia | Bowler | 8.0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler | 8.0 |
| Josh Inglis | Australia | Wicket-Keeper | 8.0 |
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Role | Player | Alternate Option |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Cameron Green (AUS) | Tim David (AUS) |
| Vice-Captain | Aiden Markram (SA) | Adam Zampa (AUS) |
Fantasy Tips
- The pitch at Marrara Cricket Ground favors batsmen with short boundaries and quick outfields, making aggressive batsmen key fantasy picks.
- Cameron Green’s all-round capabilities maximize point-scoring opportunities combining power hitting and crucial wickets.
- Tim David, fresh off a recent century, is a top finisher expected to add significant late-innings runs.
- Adam Zampa offers valuable fantasy points through economical bowling and key wicket-taking abilities during pressure moments.
- South Africa’s young stars Dewald Brevis and Kagiso Rabada provide fantasy value with their game-changing potential.
- Mitchell Marsh’s all-round role balances the team with steady contributions with bat and ball.
- Travis Head, returning to full form, is expected to anchor the innings, providing stable fantasy points.
- Select captain and vice-captain wisely for double points potential; Cameron Green and Aiden Markram are standout choices.
- Monitor toss and match conditions for last-minute changes, especially bowling selections, as early swing or slow pitch might impact the game dynamics.