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The highly anticipated Twenty20 International (T20I) series between South Africa and Australia is set to commence on August 10, 2025. Matches will be held across venues in Darwin and Cairns, marking the beginning of South Africa’s limited-overs tour down under, which also includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) after the T20Is. These initial T20I encounters are particularly significant as both nations gear up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Both teams have unveiled formidable squads, showcasing a compelling mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting new talent. Australia’s T20I squad, under the leadership of captain Mitchell Marsh, features a strong core with experienced players like Josh Hazlewood alongside promising all-rounders such as Cameron Green and Tim David. On the other side, South Africa, led by captain Aiden Markram, brings a dynamic combination. Their lineup includes explosive young power-hitters like Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, and a pragmatic pace attack spearheaded by the formidable Kagiso Rabada.
All eyes will be on these clashes as both teams look to fine-tune their strategies and combinations ahead of next year’s global tournament.
AUS vs SA, T20I series: Schedule
- 10th August: 1st match – 2:45 pm IST/ 9:15 am GMT/ 6:45 pm local
- 12th August, 2nd match – 2:45 pm IST/ 9:15 am GMT/ 6:45 pm local
- 16th August, 3rd match – 2:45 pm IST/ 9:15 am GMT/ 6:45 pm local
AUS vs SA, T20I series: Squads
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen
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AUS vs SA, T20I series: Where to watch live on TV and live streaming?
- India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2; JioHotstar app and website
- Australia: Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports and Foxtel
- South Africa: SuperSport; DStv app
- USA: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1
- Pakistan: Tapmad
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