Australia vs South africa 1st T20I – Match Summary in 2025
Australia vs South africa 1st T20I The 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Australia took place on August 10, 2025, at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, marking the return of international cricket to the Northern Territory after 17 years. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that initially paid off as Australia struggled early.
Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I – Match Details
The 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of Australia was held on August 10, 2025, at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. The match commenced at 7:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST). South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Match Details
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Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
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Match Timing |
7:00 PM Local (4:30 PM IST), August 10, 2025 |
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Toss Winner |
South Africa (Elected to Bowl) |
Playing XI
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Team |
Players |
|---|---|
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Australia |
MR Marsh (c), TM Head, JP Inglis (†), C Green, TH David, MJ Owen, GJ Maxwell, BJ Dwarshuis, NT Ellis, A Zampa, JR Hazlewood |
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South Africa |
AK Markram (c), RD Rickelton (†), LG Pretorius, D Brevis, T Stubbs, GF Linde, C Bosch, S Muthusamy, K Rabada, KT Maphaka, L Ngidi |
Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I Match Summery
Australia Innings (20 Overs Maximum)
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Batsman |
Dismissal |
Runs |
Balls |
Minutes |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MR Marsh (c) |
c Maphaka b Rabada |
13 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
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TM Head |
c Maphaka b Rabada |
2 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
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JP Inglis (†) |
c Muthusamy b Linde |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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C Green |
c †Rickelton b Ngidi |
35 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 269.23 |
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TH David |
c Stubbs b Maphaka |
83 | 52 | 73 | 4 | 8 | 159.61 |
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MJ Owen |
b Maphaka |
2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
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GJ Maxwell |
c Linde b Muthusamy |
1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
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BJ Dwarshuis |
c Markram b Maphaka |
17 | 19 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 89.47 |
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NT Ellis |
run out (Bosch) |
12 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 109.09 |
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A Zampa |
c Brevis b Maphaka |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
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JR Hazlewood |
not out |
0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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Extras |
(lb 1, nb 2, w 9) |
12 | |||||
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Total |
(20 Overs, RR: 8.9) |
178 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-15 (Head, 1.6 ov), 2-16 (Inglis, 2.2 ov), 3-30 (Marsh, 3.1 ov), 4-70 (Green, 5.5 ov), 5-73 (Owen, 6.4 ov), 6-75 (Maxwell, 7.4 ov), 7-134 (Dwarshuis, 14.4 ov), 8-164 (David, 18.2 ov), 9-166 (Zampa, 18.5 ov), 10-178 (Ellis, 19.6 ov)
Bowling
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Bowler |
Overs |
Maidens |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
0s |
4s |
6s |
Wides |
No Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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L Ngidi |
3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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K Rabada |
4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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GF Linde |
2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 13.00 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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C Bosch |
3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.66 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
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KT Maphaka |
4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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S Muthusamy |
4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa Innings (Target: 179 runs from 20 Overs)
|
Batsman |
Dismissal |
Runs |
Balls |
Minutes |
4s |
6s |
Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AK Markram (c) |
c Green b Hazlewood |
12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 200.00 |
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RD Rickelton (†) |
c Maxwell b Dwarshuis |
71 | 55 | 101 | 7 | 1 | 129.09 |
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LG Pretorius |
c Owen b Maxwell |
14 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 155.55 |
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D Brevis |
c sub (SA Abbott) b Dwarshuis |
2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
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T Stubbs |
c †Inglis b Hazlewood |
37 | 27 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 137.03 |
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GF Linde |
c Maxwell b Hazlewood |
0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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C Bosch |
b Zampa |
2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
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S Muthusamy |
lbw b Zampa |
0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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K Rabada |
b Dwarshuis |
10 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 166.66 |
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KT Maphaka |
not out |
3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
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Extras |
(lb 2, w 8) |
10 | |||||
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Total |
(20 Overs, RR: 8.05) |
161/9 |
Did not bat: L Ngidi
Fall of Wickets: 1-12 (Markram, 0.6 ov), 2-40 (Pretorius, 4.4 ov), 3-48 (Brevis, 5.5 ov), 4-120 (Stubbs, 14.3 ov), 5-120 (Linde, 14.6 ov), 6-123 (Bosch, 15.5 ov), 7-123 (Muthusamy, 15.6 ov), 8-158 (Rickelton, 19.2 ov), 9-161 (Rabada, 19.6 ov)
Bowling
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Bowler |
Overs |
Maidens |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
0s |
4s |
6s |
Wides |
No Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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JR Hazlewood |
4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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GJ Maxwell |
4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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BJ Dwarshuis |
4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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A Zampa |
4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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NT Ellis |
4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I Upcoming Matches Schedule
Playing XI (1st T20I)
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Team |
Players |
|---|---|
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Australia |
MR Marsh (c), TM Head, JP Inglis (†), C Green, TH David, MJ Owen, GJ Maxwell, BJ Dwarshuis, NT Ellis, A Zampa, JR Hazlewood |
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South Africa |
AK Markram (c), RD Rickelton (†), LG Pretorius, D Brevis, T Stubbs, GF Linde, C Bosch, S Muthusamy, K Rabada, KT Maphaka, L Ngidi |
Upcoming Matches Schedule
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Match |
Date |
Venue |
Match Timing |
Toss Timing |
Live Telecast (India) |
Live Streaming (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd T20I |
August 12, 2025 |
Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin |
7:00 PM AEST (2:30 PM IST) |
6:30 PM AEST (2:00 PM IST) |
Star Sports Network |
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3rd T20I |
August 16, 2025 |
Cazalys Stadium, Cairns |
7:00 PM AEST (2:30 PM IST) |
6:30 PM AEST (2:00 PM IST) |
Star Sports Network |
JioHotstar |
Note: The Australia vs South Africa T20I series is followed by a three-match ODI series on August 19, 22, and 24, 2025, at Cairns and Mackay. Live telecast and streaming details for the ODI series will also be available on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar in India.
conclusion
Australia’s 17-run victory in the 1st T20I showcased their resilience and depth, even without key players like Cummins and Starc. Tim David’s blistering 83, with eight sixes, turned the game after a shaky start at 75/6, while Josh Hazlewood (3/27) and Ben Dwarshuis (3/26) stifled South Africa’s chase. For the Proteas, Kwena Maphaka’s 4/20 at just 19 years old was a highlight, but their batting, overly reliant on Rickelton’s 71, struggled to keep up with the required run rate, managing only two sixes. South Africa’s fielding errors and cautious approach cost them, as noted by captain Aiden Markram, who stressed improvements for the next game. Australia’s record ninth consecutive T20I win gives them a 1-0 lead, but South Africa’s young talent promises a fierce contest. The 2nd T20I on August 12 at Darwin, with dew likely to play a role, will test both teams’ adaptability. Fans can expect another thrilling encounter as the series moves toward its climax in Cairns on August 16.