AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Match Playing XI: Australia will lock horns with South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on Friday.
The visitors dominated the opening game in Cairns, sealing a thumping 98-run victory to take a 1-0 lead. Keshav Maharaj’s five-wicket haul and Aiden Markram’s fluent 82 highlighted South Africa’s all-round performance.
Australia, on the other hand, struggled with the bat apart from skipper Mitchell Marsh, who scored 88. Their middle order collapsed under pressure, and their bowlers couldn’t prevent South Africa from posting a big score. With the series on the line, the hosts need a stronger display to level it.
Let’s look at the AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Match Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads
AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Match Playing XI- South Africa tour of Australia 2025
| Australia Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | Aiden Markram |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Cameron Green | Matthew Breetzke |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Tristan Stubbs |
| Alex Carey | Dewald Brevis |
| Aaron Hardie | Wiaan Mulder |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Keshav Maharaj |
| Nathan Ellis | Prenelan Subrayen |
| Adam Zampa | Nandre Burger |
| Josh Hazlewood | Lungi Ngidi |
Key Players to Watch
Australia
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Mitchell Marsh – Top-scored with 88 in the first ODI, carrying the batting unit.
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Travis Head – Contributed with both bat (27 off 24) and ball (4/57).
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Adam Zampa – Will aim to bounce back after an average outing in Cairns.
South Africa
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Aiden Markram – Anchored the innings with a classy 82.
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Keshav Maharaj – Career-best 5/33 in the last game, lethal in middle overs.
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Lungi Ngidi – Picked two quick wickets to break Australia’s backbone.
AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Match Team News
Australia will depend heavily on their top order, especially Marsh and Head. Labuschagne’s form remains a concern, and bowlers like Zampa and Hazlewood must step up to keep the series alive. No major injuries reported.
South Africa, meanwhile, looks balanced with contributions from both batters and bowlers. All eyes will be on spinner Prenelan Subrayen after his action was reported, but he is cleared to play. No injuries reported.
AUS vs SA Teams Full Squads
Australia Squad: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
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