After a dramatic finish to the T20I series, Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday in Cairns.
On Saturday, Australia registered a thrilling two-wicket victory to seal the T20I series 2-1. Glenn Maxwell turned the match on its head with an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls.
The hosts will turn their focus to the three-match ODI series now, which is Australia's first ODI series after the disappointing Champions Trophy semi-final loss against India.
South Africa, meanwhile, will be aiming to turn things around in the ODI leg. They played their last ODI match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semi-final, where they were knocked out after a 50-run defeat.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Australia vs. South Africa 1st ODI live stream, TV channel in the Australia
Here's how to watch this T20I match in Australia:
- TV Channel: Fox Cricket (Channel 501)
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
This game is available for the live TV broadcast on dedicated cricket channel Fox Cricket. You can also live stream this game on Kayo and Foxtel.
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What time does Australia vs. South Africa 1st ODI start in the Australia?
This T20I match takes place at the Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns, Australia, and starts on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 12:30 p.m. |
Australia vs. South Africa 1st ODI predicted XIs, team news
Mitchell Marsh will continue to lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins.
The hosts have retained the core of the squad that featured in the T20Is against South Africa; however, they have been dealing with a few injury concerns. Mitchell Owen, who was set for his ODI debut, will have to wait as he has been ruled out due to a concussion injury following a blow on his helmet in the 2nd T20I. Matthew Short (side injury) and all-rounder Lance Morris (back) will also miss out with their respective injuries.
Australia have named Matthew Kuhnemann, pacer Aaron Hardie, and all-rounder Cooper Connolly as their replacements.
On the bowling front, Josh Hazlewood will spearhead the pace attack, which includes Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis while Adam Zampa is the lead spinner.
Australia predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
South Africa don't have any fresh injury concerns going into the ODI series, however they have brought in a few new faces. Temba Bavuma will take over as captain in the ODIs.
Ryan Rickelton has retained his spot as the wicketkeeper batter, while 19-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius got his maiden ODI call-up for the series.
All-rounder Wiaan Mulder returns to the squad and Senuran Muthusamy has been brought in to provide heft to the lower-order.
Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada will remain the first-choice pacers for the series, while off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen received his debut ODI call-up for this series. Keshav Maharaj will return after recovering from his groin injury.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke.
South Africa tour of Australia 2025 schedule
All times AEST
T20I Matches
- 1st T20I: Australia won by 17 runs
- 2nd T20I: South Africa won by 53 runs
- 3rd T20I: Australia won by 2 wickets
ODI Matches
- 1st ODI: Aug. 19, Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, 2:30 p.m.
- 2nd ODI: Aug. 22, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 2:30 p.m.
- 3rd ODI: Aug. 24, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 2:30 p.m.