AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa tour of Australia 2025, 1st T20I

The South Africa Tour of Australia 2025 will begin on Sunday, August 10, and will conclude on Sunday 24th of August. The tour includes 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, and will begin with the shortest form of the game. The first T20I will take place at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Indian spectators will be able to witness this match at 2:45 PM IST on Sunday, August 10. With this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the AUA vs SA to help you with a better understanding of a fantasy game.

AUS vs SA Match Preview

Australia will come into this game looking to make a strong statement with the advantage of playing in home conditions. Playing at home will give them an edge, and they will rely on their experienced players to lead the way. Australia have beaten South Africa in their last five T20I head-to-heads.

On the other hand, South Africa has a well-balanced squad with power hitters like Dewald Brevis and Aiden Markram, and a solid bowling attack powered by the attack of one of the best fast bowlers in the world, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Nandre Burger. They will look to dominate from the very first match. This is the opening game of the series and holds equal significance for both sides, as a win here will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. South Africa will surely be looking to surprise the hosts and build early momentum, while Australia will want to stamp their authority right from the start. So, fans would be excited to see a new series in action.

Australia vs South Africa Match Details

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the AUS vs SA head-to-head record in T20 history, we can see that they have played 25 matches against each other, with Australia dominating the rivalry and winning 17 of them, while South Africa has won just eight.

AUS vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Marrara Cricket Ground

• The weather for the first match is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 24°C. For today’s match between AUS vs SA, are there any chances of rain showers, as the rain probability of the grounds is predicted with 0% rain chances.
• The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 155 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Marrara Cricket Ground

As per previous data, 16 matches were played at the Marrara Cricket Ground. The chasing team had won 5 matches, while the team batting first won 11 matches.

AUS vs SA Toss Prediction

We expect South Africa captain Aiden Markram to win the toss and may opt to bat first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bats first on this ground.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the potential to lead their team to victory single-handedly, players who are world-class cricketers who are worthy to be in your AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction team. Here is a list of the probable playing 11 of both teams.

Australia Playing 11

Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa Playing 11

Aiden Markram (c), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

The stats of the players from their previous matches are not available, as this will be the first match of both teams they will play in the tournament. Let's take a look at who could be the top performers in this upcoming match.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

This is going to be the first match between the two teams, and hence do not have any previous match records. So, the data around the highest run scorers and highest wicket takers for this match is not available. However, both teams have some of the best T20 Format players who can prove to be important for the upcoming match. Here are the expected highest run-scorers and wicket-takers for this match.

AUS vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Travis Head and Matthew Short emerged as the top Captaincy choices, as both players are match winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Glenn Maxwell and Kagiso Rabada are the perfect choices as vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Aiden Markram and Glenn Maxwell are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Mitchell Marsh and Dewald Brevis are among the most solid and trustworthy players from AUS vs SA, respectively, and can change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: J Inglis, R Rickelton
• Batters: M Marsh, T Head, A Markram, D Brevis
• All-rounders: G Maxwell, M Short, G Linde
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Rabada

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: J Inglis, L Pretorius
• Batters: M Marsh, T Head, T Stubbs, D Brevis
• All-rounders: G Maxwell, M Short, C Bosch
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, L Ngidi

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) South Africa tour of Australia 2025 Players to Avoid

• Kuhnemann has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
• Peter has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) South Africa tour of Australia 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for today's match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and potential top performers' punt picks for your AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team

Captaincy Choice

Travis Head is an aggressive top-order batsman who can score quickly and set the tone for Australia. If he gets going, he can earn a lot of Dream11 points as the captain of your fantasy teams.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Glenn Maxwell is an excellent vice captaincy pick for fantasy teams in this match. His consistent contribution with both bat and ball make him a valuable choice for fantasy teams.

Punt Picks

Josh Inglis and Matthew Short are the Punt picks for your AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today, as both players are experienced in this format of the game and can be the game-changers in this upcoming game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.