Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025: Live-streaming, Squad, Weather, Pitch Report, Playing XIs Prediction
AUS vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 Match Schedule, Live Streaming, Date, Head to Head, Playing XI Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather: The reigning ODI champions Australia will take on South Africa in their second match of the ongoing Champions Trophy at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Australia in their opening match defeated England by five wickets after they chased down 352 runs in Lahore. Meanwhile, South Africa in their opening match hammered Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi.
Australia are missing seven members of the squad that lifted the World Cup Trophy 15 months ago in India. Skipper Pat Cummins (ankle), fellow quick Josh Hazlewood (hip) and all-rounder Mitch Marsh (back) were already ruled out and the shock recent retirement of Marcus Stoinis earlier this month left selectors scrambling to find replacements. Mitchell Starc pulled out due to personal reasons.
When and where is the AUS vs SA clash happening?
The AUS vs SA match will happen on Tuesday at 2.30 pm with the toss at 2 pm (IST). The match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The match will be broadcast on TV on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels. You can also livestream the AUS vs SA match on JioHotstar.
Australia vs South Africa squads
Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka
Australia vs South Africa playing XI
Australia XI: Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa
South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Story continues below this ad
Australia vs South Africa ODI head-to-head record
Total Matches: 110
Australia won: 51
South Africa won: 55
Tied: 3
No Result: 1
Australia vs South Africa weather report
There’s a significant chance of rain, with predictions ranging from 50% to 70% probability. The temperature is expected to hover around 15 degrees Celsius. Temperatures may range from 14 to 24 degrees Celsius. In essence, the weather forecast indicates a high likelihood of rain, which could potentially disrupt the match.
Australia vs South Africa Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is generally known for its batting-friendly pitch. Expect to see high scores, as the pitch tends to be flat with good bounce and pace. As the game wears on, the pitch tends to slow down, which can bring spinners into play. Spinners could find good turn and variable bounce. Recent ODI games played at this venue have seen large scores being chased down. Given the batting-friendly nature of the pitch and the potential for dew, the team winning the toss might prefer to field first.
