AUS vs SA Match Prediction : 2nd ODI Match, South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

South Africa arrive in Mackay with a 1-0 lead after a thumping 98-run win in Cairns, where Keshav Maharaj’s 5-for dismantled Australia.

Australia, however, will back themselves to respond on a surface that generally plays truer than Cairns. Their batting depth remains a strength, but they need more than just Mitchell Marsh to fire.

South Africa, buoyed by half-centuries from Markram, Bavuma, and Breetzke, will be confident, but consistency has often been their Achilles heel in ODIs.

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Australia vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record

Australia have historically dominated ODIs at home, but South Africa’s win in Cairns was their biggest margin away in over three decades.

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AUS vs SA Team Previews

Australia

Australia were rattled in Cairns by spin, with only Marsh offering resistance. Travis Head’s aggressive start gave hope but he fell early, triggering collapse. Marnus Labuschagne must deliver after repeated failures, while Matt Short and Mitchell Owen need to convert T20 form into 50-over substance.

Bowling-wise, Hazlewood and Ellis will look for early breakthroughs, while Zampa will want to bounce back after being outshone by Maharaj. Mackay’s truer surface should aid their seamers more than Cairns did.

Australia Expected Playing 11

Travis Head, Matt Short, Mitchell Marsh (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Mitchell Owen, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Lance Morris, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

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South Africa

South Africa’s batting finally clicked with three half-centuries, easing the burden on Bavuma and Markram. Rickelton looked solid at the top, while Breetzke provided aggression in the middle overs. Stubbs and Brevis, though, still need to contribute more consistently.

Bowling remains their strength. Subrayen and Burger backed Maharaj’s spin masterclass, while Ngidi’s late wickets sealed the deal.

Even without Rabada, the Proteas attack looks threatening.

South Africa Expected Playing 11

Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Matthew Breetzke (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Prenelan Subrayen

AUS vs SA Toss Prediction

Teams winning the toss in Mackay generally prefer to bat first, as the pitch slows slightly under lights. Expect both skippers to consider batting upfront.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Harrup Park in Mackay usually offers good bounce and runs for set batters, unlike Cairns. Scores of 280–300 are par. Seamers may enjoy the new ball, but spinners could still play a role in the middle overs. Weather is clear with no rain threat.

AUS vs SA: Who Will Win?

Australia will be desperate to bounce back and level the series. Their batting depth and home conditions make them slight favourites, but South Africa’s confidence after Cairns cannot be ignored. The Proteas’ spinners could still have a say, but Mackay is better suited to Australia’s pace attack and batting firepower.

Bet on Australia to win.

AUS vs SA win percentage stands at 64% in favor of AUS.

Todays Match Prediction: Australia to Win.