AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st ODI



Australia will face SA in 1st ODI [Source: AFP]Australia will face SA in 1st ODI [Source: AFP]

On Tuesday, Australia will cross swords against South Africa in the first One-Day International of the upcoming three-match series. The much-anticipated encounter will be played at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns, Australia. 

Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia secured an emphatic victory in the recently concluded T20I series. Despite losing the second match by 53 runs, the hosts bounced back remarkably in the decider, swatting aside the Proteas by two wickets, riding on Glenn Maxwell's valiant knock. 

Having said that, the ODI leg will be a different challenge altogether for both sides. While Australia will rely on their power-packed batting to succeed, South Africa's fearsome bowling unit can give them a run for their money. 

As the stage is set for a cracking ODI series, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the game.

Hot Picks For AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Team Today

Australia

Travis Head

Travis Head has had an impactful ODI career, amassing 2767 runs at an average of 43.2 and a strike rate of 104.9. His fearless stroke play and ability to exploit the powerplay field restrictions make him an automatic choice. 

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is the leader of Australia's pace attack. If there's a hint of assistance on offer from the pitch, Hazlewood can wreak havoc in the Proteas camp with his disciplined bowling. 

Adam Zampa

Ace spinner Adam Zampa is Australia's highest wicket-taker in ODIs since January 2020, having bagged 122 scalps at a magnificent average of 24.41. The wrist spinner can bamboozle South African batters with his guile and variations. 

South Africa

Dewald Brevis

Swashbuckling batter Dewald Brevis oozed his class in the T20I series, emerging as the most successful batter with 180 runs at a blistering strike rate. His red-hot batting form makes Brevis an automatic pick in fantasy teams for this match. 

Aiden Markram

Reliable South African batter Aiden Markram has been impressive in ODIs of late. The right-hander has amassed 1728 runs at an average of 42.14, and he can also chip in with a few overs of handy spin bowling. 

Kagiso Rabada

Experienced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been the mainstay of South Africa's bowling attack over the years. Besides challenging the Australian batters with the new ball, Rabada can be a real threat to the hosts with his incredible death-bowling skills. 

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Today

Factors
Expected Conditions
WeatherPartly sunny with little to no chance of rain
PitchBalanced

How Will The Weather Affect Selection For Your Fantasy XI?

Clear weather with a precipitation probability of just 1 per cent is predicted at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns for Tuesday afternoon. With clear skies greeting players from both sides, you might consider picking a balanced side packed with all-rounders. 

How Will The Pitch At Cazaly's Stadium Affect Your Fantasy Team?

The surface at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns might offer a hint of lateral movement early on to the fast bowlers. Besides sideways movement, the pacers might also get extra bounce, with a fresh track expected at the venue. So, you might pick the lead pacer from the team bowling first while showing trust in the reliable middle order batters from the side that bats first in this match. 

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

Contests
Captain
Vice-Captain
Head to Head ContestsRyan Rickelton
Cameron Green
Small League ContestsTravis HeadAdam Zampa
Grand League ContestsDewald BrevisAlex Carey

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Match Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Temba Bavuma, Cameron Green
All-rounder: Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada

Captain: Ryan Rickelton
Vice-captain: Travis Head

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Match Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Ryan Rickelton, Josh Inglis
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Dewald Brevis
All-rounder: Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, Xavier Bartlett

Captain: Dewald Brevis
Vice-captain: Alex Carey

AUS vs SA 1st ODI Expert Advice

Considering the playing conditions at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns and the probable lineups of both sides, a 2-4-2-3 combination could be ideal for the Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI clash. If there's a tinge of green on the wicket, you can take the risk of picking fast bowlers and top-order batters from the team bowling first, while including middle-order batters from the team batting first.