Australia and South Africa Set to Clash in August 2025 T20 Series
Australia and South Africa are poised for an exciting three-match T20 International series beginning in August 2025, just following South Africa’s historic victory in the World Test Championship. The series, scheduled to commence on August 10th, will see two matches played at TIO Stadium in Marrara, Darwin, with the final contest taking place at Cazalys Stadium in Westcourt, Cairns.
Australia enters this series with considerable momentum, having recently completed a dominant 5-0 sweep against the West Indies. The return of star batter Travis Head is expected to bolster their lineup, with captain Mitchell Marsh confirming that he and Head will open the innings together. This partnership aims to provide a strong foundation for explosive scoring throughout the series.
South Africa, however, will be looking to rebound from a recent tri-series loss to New Zealand in Zimbabwe. They have welcomed back key players, including captain Aiden Markram and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, injecting experience and firepower into the squad. The team is also focused on developing its emerging talent on the international stage.
“They’ve got some young guys that have, I guess, burst onto the scene over the last couple of years,” Marsh told reporters on Friday. “That’s always exciting for international cricket, and it provides us with a different challenge, but we’re certainly looking forward to coming up against them.”
Series Schedule and Broadcast Details
The first T20I between Australia and South Africa will be played on Sunday, August 10th, at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:45 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2:15 PM IST.
For fans in India, the live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be accessible through the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads Announced
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), 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 (C), 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, Rasie of Der Deries.
This T20 series promises a compelling contest between two cricketing powerhouses, offering fans a thrilling spectacle as both teams vie for victory.
