AUS vs SA 2025 1st ODI Match Results

Updated：South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs.

South Africa kicked off the ODI series in style with a 98-run thumping of Australia in Cairns! Posting a solid 296 for 8, thanks to some classy knocks from Markram (82), Bavuma (65), and Breetzke (57), the Proteas looked comfortable but not untouchable. That was until spin wizard Keshav Maharaj turned the game on its head. Brought on early, he tore through the Aussie lineup with a dream spell of 5 for 33, leaving the hosts reeling. Australia, despite a fighting 88 from skipper Marsh, just couldn’t recover from the spin onslaught.

Keshav Maharaj put South Africa right on 🔝 in the first ODI against Australia 💥#AUSvSA 📝: https://t.co/QDaIezC4wg pic.twitter.com/tpWttSGCYM

— ICC (@ICC) August 19, 2025

The match had everything: flying starts, epic collapses, dropped catches, and some wild turn. Travis Head did damage with the ball (4 for 57) and got Australia off to a flyer with the bat, smashing five boundaries off one over! But once the spinners took charge, it was game over. Maharaj, who had been left out of the T20s, reminded everyone exactly why he’s still a force in white-ball cricket. A dominant start to the series for South Africa, and a reality check for the Aussies.

🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨

A superb all-round display from the Proteas! 💪🇿🇦

They sealed victory by 98 runs in the opening ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series. 🔥👏#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/nWHIGS775p

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 19, 2025

AUS vs SA 2025 1st ODI – Match Details

AUS vs SA 2025 1st ODI – Possible Squad List

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AUS vs SA 2025 1st ODI – Injury-Hit Squads Clash in Battle of Lineup Strength

After a couple of high‑voltage T20Is, the stage will set for the ODI format. Both teams have struggled to find their rhythm recently, largely because of injuries to their seasoned players. This has left fans wondering who actually has the stronger bench strength and the depth to pull off a win.

AUS vs SA – Australia ODI Struggles: Impact of Matthew Short’s Injury and Key Players to Watch

In the recent five ODI matches, Australia lost two and had two no results while winning only once against England. That victory was remarkable as they chased down 351, then the highest total in Champions Trophy history, reaching 356 for five in 47.3 overs. The losses to India and Sri Lanka came largely due to injuries to key players and the inexperience of their younger squad members in pressure moments. Meanwhile, two games, including one against South Africa, ended without a result because of rain interruptions.

Australia’s last 5 ODI match results

AUS vs SA – South Africa ODI Rebuild: Can Young Talent and Experienced Leaders Secure Victory?

Compared to Australia, South Africa have performed slightly better in their last five ODIs, winning two, losing two and having one match abandoned. Their win against Afghanistan was powered by Ryan Rickelton’s maiden ODI century of 103 off 106 balls, supported by Temba Bavuma, van der Dussen and Markram. The victory over England came through excellent bowling from Wiaan Mulder, who took 3 for 25, and Marco Jansen, who claimed 3 for 39, dismantling England’s top order early at 36 for 3. However, in the two matches they lost, South Africa’s bowlers struggled to contain big partnerships, which proved decisive in their defeats.

South Africa’s last 5 ODI match results

AUS vs SA – Conclusion

Both teams are going through a big phase of change. Although Australia has managed only one win in recent ODIs, their batting strength looks better in current form. South Africa’s experienced players are injured, so the young blood will have to make their mark but their performance has been a bit unstable. However, there is hope for South Africa. If their bowling attack can strike early and keep dismantling the opponent’s top order, South Africa’s chances of seizing control and pushing for a win rise dramatically.

AUS vs SA 2025 1st ODI – Venue History&Analysis: Cazaly’s Stadium

Stadium Capacity: Around 13,500 spectators

Stadium Address: Cazaly’s Stadium, 1 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia

About the Stadium:

The venue has hosted only five men’s ODIs, spanning from 2003 to 2022. Of those games, teams bowling second (chasing) have won three out of five, while teams batting first have won two. The average first‑innings total is around 189 runs, and the highest-ever ODI score at the ground is just 267/5. Cairns is tropical and humid, moisture in the air aids swing bowling. In ODIs, the white ball swings more in the first 5-10 overs before softening. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down and become easier to bat on. So the pressure of chasing a relatively manageable target becomes less daunting.

The successful ODI chase at Cazaly’s Stadium came in the first ODI between Australia and New Zealand in 2022. Australia chased down 233, overhauling New Zealand’s 232/9 to win by two wickets with 30 balls to spare. Cameron Green (89 off 92) and Alex Carey (85 off 99) put together a superb 158‑run partnership for the sixth wicket. This win set the tone for Australia’s eventual 3‑0 series sweep on their return to ODI cricket in Cairns after 18 years.

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• AUS vs SA 2025 1st T20I – Unpredictable South Africa to Face In-Form Australia
• AUS vs SA 2025 2nd T20I – It’s going to be a fast bowler’s battle at Marrara Cricket Ground.
• AUS vs SA 2025 3rd T20I – Who Owns the Middle-Order Power-Hitting Show?
• AUS vs SA 2025 2nd ODI – Unfamiliar venue, uncertain team form
• AUS vs SA 2025 3rd ODI – Final match of the tour, which side will get back in form first?