AUS vs SA 2nd T20 Playing XI: The South Africa tour of Australia 2025 is now on the Australia extended their T20I winning streak to a record nine matches with a gritty 17-run victory in the first game at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Defending their lowest-ever successful total, Tim David’s superb 83 off 52 balls and Ben Dwarshuis’ 3-wicket haul proved decisive. South Africa showed fight through Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs’ 72-run stand, but fielding lapses and a lack of power hitting cost them the game.
With a win in the second T20I, Australia can seal their fifth series victory over South Africa in the last six meetings. The Proteas, however, will be determined to bounce back and end Australia’s winning run.
Let’s look at AUS vs SA 2nd T20I 2025 Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
AUS vs SA 2nd T20 Playing XI
| Australia Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Aiden Markram (c) |
| Travis Head | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Lhuan-dre Pretorius |
| Cameron Green | Dewald Brevis |
| Tim David | Tristan Stubbs |
| Mitchell Owen | George Linde |
| Glenn Maxwell | Senuran Muthusamy |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Kagiso Rabada |
| Nathan Ellis | Kwena Maphaka |
| Adam Zampa | Lungi Ngidi |
| Josh Hazlewood | Corbin Bosch |
Key Players to Watch
Australia
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Mitchell Marsh – Skipper with explosive top-order batting; 331 runs vs SA at SR 157.
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Cameron Green – Scored 35 (13) in 1st T20I; in red-hot form with SR above 170.
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Josh Hazlewood – 3 for 27 in the opener; consistent wicket-taker in powerplay and death overs.
South Africa
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Ryan Rickelton – Top scorer in the first match with 71; consistent striker in T20 leagues.
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Kwena Maphaka – 4 for 20 in opener; youngest bowler from a Full Member nation with a T20I four-for.
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Dewald Brevis – 360° shot-maker; dangerous if he gets going in the middle overs.
AUS vs SA Team News
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Australia are likely to stick with the same XI after their 9th consecutive T20I win.
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South Africa may consider bolstering their lower order after a middle-overs collapse in the first match.
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No major injury concerns for either side.
AUS vs SA Full Squads
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch
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