Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Match preview, H2H stats, and streaming details

Australia is gearing up to face South Africa in the second ODI of their three-match series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on August 22, 2025.

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Hosts Australia are all set to take on South Africa in their second ODI of the three-match series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday, August 22, 2025. South Africa currently lead the series 1-0 after a commanding 98-run victory in the opening encounter. Here is everything you need to know about Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI.

Match details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

Date: 22 August 2025

Time: 10 am IST

Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

How to watch the match?

Cricket fans from India can watch the Australia vs South Africa, 2nd ODI on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be broadcast LIVE on Star Sports1 TV channel in India.

Weather and pitch report

The Great Barrier Reef Arena is hosting an international men’s cricket match for the first time in over three decades. The only previous international fixture at this venue was an abandoned 1992 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka.

The pitch is expected to be balanced, favouring batting slightly, with a par score around 280-290 runs. The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first, as conditions might offer some assistance for bowlers early on.

AUS vs SA: Head-to-head stats in ODIs

Australia and South Africa have a rich ODI rivalry, having faced each other 111 times. South Africa holds a slim advantage with 56 wins compared to Australia’s 51 victories, along with 3 tied matches. One match ended with no result.

Preview and team news

South Africa dominated the first ODI with their top-order batsmen like Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, and Matthew Breetzke building solid foundations with half-centuries.

Their bowling was spearheaded by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who took a brilliant five-wicket haul to dismantle Australia’s middle order in the second inning.

However, the visitors will miss off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen who has been reported for a suspect bowling action after making his debut in the first ODI. Senuran Muthusamy is expected to replace him.

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Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, showed flashes of brilliance with Marsh himself scoring 88 runs and Travis Head picking four wickets.

However, their middle order collapsed during the chase, leading to their downfall. With key veterans such as Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs, the younger Australian squad faces pressure to perform collectively in this must-win match to keep the series alive.

For them, Cooper Connolly might come in the place of Aaron Hardie, as they keep on trying to fill the gap left by Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket.

Possible lineups

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (capt), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (capt), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

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