Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming ODI and T20 International series against South Africa. The two teams will play a series of three T20s and three ODIs, starting on August 10, 2025.
AUS vs SA: Cricket Australia has announced its ODI and T20 International squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa. This tour will be special for cricket fans, as the two teams will face each other in a series of three T20I and three ODI matches. The series is scheduled to begin on August 10, 2025.
This time, Australia's team includes the return of several big names, while some new faces have also been given a chance. In particular, all-rounder Mitch Owen has been included in the Australian ODI team for the first time, having caught the selectors' eye with his impressive performance against the West Indies recently. At the same time, the return of experienced batsman Travis Head and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has further strengthened the team.
Mitchell Marsh to captain the ODI team
Regular captain Pat Cummins will not be available for this tour, so Mitchell Marsh has been given the command of the ODI team. Mitchell Marsh has captained the team before and there is no lack of leadership ability in him. The selectors hope that he will fulfill his responsibility well on this tour. This Australian team is an important part of the preparations for the T20 World Cup to be held in 2026. The selectors have said that they are seeing this series as a platform where they will assess the flexibility, depth and performance potential of potential players.
Australia's chief selector George Bailey said: We are working on the T20 World Cup strategy. The way the players showed flexibility and team spirit in the series against the West Indies is a very positive sign. We have tried players in many positions and are satisfied with their multi-dimensional capabilities.
Experienced faces return to the team
Some players have also been rested from the team for this tour. After the West Indies tour, Sean Abbott, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie have been left out of this series. The selectors have indicated that they are currently working on a b and stable team combination, which can be fielded in the upcoming World Cup.
The return of Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood will bring both experience and stability to the team. Head's return will bring aggression to the top order, while Hazlewood's presence will strengthen the fast bowling attack. Bailey further said: The debut of Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis playing five consecutive matches and the return of Travis Head and Hazlewood makes us ber as a team and as a group. We want to move forward in a better direction, focusing on every opportunity.
Australia's T20I and ODI Squads
T20 Team: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short and Adam Zampa.
ODI Team: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short and Adam Zampa.
Australia vs South Africa Series Schedule
- First T20 - August 10, Darwin
- Second T20 - August 12, Darwin
- Third T20 - August 16, Cairns
- First ODI - August 19, Cairns
- Second ODI - August 22, Mackay
- Third ODI - August 24, Mackay
