After a clean sweep over the West Indies, Australia will host South Africa in the first T20I match of the white-ball series on Sunday.
The Australia men's cricket team secured an historic 8-0 sweep of the West Indies on their tour of the Caribbean as they won the Test series 3-0 and the T20I series 5-0. Captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front, while Cameron Green, Tim David and debutant Mitchell Owen were the standout performers.
Meanwhile, South Africa is coming into this series after a heartbreaking three-run loss to New Zealand in T20I tri-series final in Zimbabwe. Rassie van der Dussen took the young squad to the final but lost out on the final hurdle.
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 T20I 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 T20I start in the Australia?
This T20I match takes place at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, Australia, and starts on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. local time (ACST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 7:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 6:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Aug. 10 | 5:15 p.m. |
Australia vs. South Africa 1st T20I predicted XIs, team news
Mitchell Marsh will lead the side in another white-ball series in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.
With topening batter Travis Head and star pacer Josh Hazlewood back in the squad, the Australian lineup has become sharper. Meanwhile, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, and Xavier Bartlet, who were part of the West Indies series, have been dropped.
On the bowling front, Ben Dwarshuis will continue to lead the attack along with Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis.
Australia predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Tim David, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
After delivering a match-winning performance against Australia in the World Test Championship final, Aiden Markram will return to lead the side in the T20I series. He was rested in the recently-concluded Zimbabwe tri-series.
For South Africa, two of the biggest absentees are Marco Jansen and David Miller. While Jansen is recovering from his surgery, Miller is currently playing in 'The Hundred' league in England. Tristan Stubbs and wicketkeeper batter Ryan Rickelton's return will boost the side.
Kagiso Rabada will lead South Africa's pace attack, while left-arm spinners George Linde and Senuran Muthusamy have retained their place in the side and could find a place in the playing XI.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa tour of Australia 2025 schedule
All times AEST
T20I Matches
- First T20I: Aug. 10, Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, 7:15 p.m.
- Second T20I: Aug. 12, Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, 7:15 p.m.
- Third T20I: Aug. 16, Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, 7:15 p.m.
ODI Matches
- First ODI: Aug. 19, Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, 2:30 p.m.
- Second ODI: Aug. 22, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 2:30 p.m.
- Third ODI: Aug. 24, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, 2:30 p.m.