AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st T20I

Arnav Chopra

AUS vs SA (Source: @cricketcomau/X.com)AUS vs SA (Source: @cricketcomau/X.com)

It's time for the classic between Australia and South Africa in the first T20I to be played at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. This high-octane thriller will be played on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, from 2:45 PM IST.

Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20Is

Although there haven't been any international T20 games played here, the domestic ones have yielded results. In the 15 T20 matches that have happened here, 10 teams have won chasing the target, while five times the teams have defended the score.

Hot Picks For AUS vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 Team Today

Australia

Cameron Green

  • Australian batter Cameron Green has had a decent series against the West Indies recently, where he smacked three 50-plus scores with some great power and influence. He has the ability to transform games with his power-striking ability.

Tim David

  • Tim David is coming off his scintillating ton against the West Indies in one of the games, as he played a Herculean knock of 102 not out against the Caribbean side. He can change the course of the game in the final few overs with his long-range hitting.

Adam Zampa

  • Adam Zampa has been Australia's mainstay spinner for the past few years with his accuracy and flighty deliveries. Zampa, who has featured in a total of 100 T20I matches, has picked up 125 wickets at an average of 21.13, while bowling at an economy of 7.30.

South Africa

Aiden Markram

  • South African skipper Aiden Markram has demonstrated his class with the bat on a few occasions as well. In the 57 T20I matches, Markram has smacked 1,367 runs at an average of 30.37, while striking at 143.89.

Dewald Brevis

  • Dewald Brevis is South Africa's newest biggest star, who has impressed on the big stage. With the ability to play under pressure, Brevis has featured in a total of seven T20I matches so far, but has done well with a strike rate of 176.92 in the death overs. Overall, in his T20I career, he has played 100 matches, scored 2,311 runs at an average of 27.84, while striking at 151.93.

Kagiso Rabada

  • Pacer Kagiso Rabada has displayed quality with his dynamic bowling pace and ability to change the game with his accuracy. Rabada, who has played in a total of 65 T20I matches, has picked up 71 wickets at an average of 27.15, while bowling at an economy of 8.30.

AUS vs SA 1st T20I Weather And Pitch Today

Factors
Expected Conditions
WeatherClear
Pitch BattingFriendly

Weather - According to Accuweather.com, the temperature in Darwin on Sunday night is expected to be around 19° Celsius and will drop down as the game progresses. The probability of thunderstorms and precipitation is 0%, which means there will be no interruptions whatsoever during the game.

Pitch Report - The Marrara Cricket Stadium in Darwin is yet to host a T20I game so far. However, in the domestic T20 matches that have happened here, the average first innings score has turned out to be 153, while in the second innings it drops down to 132.6. Batters will have a decent time here, while pacers will be getting some help from the surface, as well as spinners who will come into play when the pitch slows down.

AUS vs SA 1st T20I Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Contests
Captain
Vice-Captain
Head to Head ContestsTravis HeadAiden Markram
Small League ContestsDewald BrevisMitchell Owen
Grand League ContestsGlenn MaxwellCorbin Bosch

AUS vs SA 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

AUS vs SA Team 1 (Source: @Dream11 App)AUS vs SA Team 1 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Tim David, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada

Captain: Travis Head
Vice-captain: Aiden Markram

AUS vs SA 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

AUS vs SA Team 2 (Source: @Dream11 App)AUS vs SA Team 2 (Source: @Dream11 App)

Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Cameron Green
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger

Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Vice-captain: Corbin Bosch

AUS vs SA 1st T20I Expert Advice

Looking at the pitch combination and team statistics, it is highly expected that Australia are likely to come out on top. With the versatility and power range of their batting lineup, the Aussie batters will likely have a good time here.