AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20I Fantasy Team, Playing XI

The second T20I between Australia and South Africa takes place on August 12, 2025, at Marrara Oval, Darwin, with Australia leading the three-match series 1-0.

This clash is pivotal for South Africa, who must win to level the series, while Australia aim to seal it with their aggressive T20 approach. The match, a stepping stone to the 2026 T20 World Cup, promises high-octane cricket in Darwin's return to international hosting.

Australia secured a 17-run victory in the series opener on August 10. Batting first, they posted 178, driven by Tim David's explosive 83 off 52 balls (8 sixes) and Cameron Green's 31 off 15. South Africa, chasing 179, managed 161/9, with Ryan Rickelton's 71 off 55 the standout. Kwena Maphaka impressed with 4/20 for South Africa, but Josh Hazlewood (3/27) and Ben Dwarshuis (3/27) ensured Australia's dominance.

AUS vs SA 2nd T20I Team News

Australia, buoyed by their ninth consecutive T20I win, are unlikely to change their settled lineup. Travis Head's return bolsters their batting, while Hazlewood's workload may be managed. South Africa, needing to address powerplay struggles, may tweak their batting order, with Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada key to their hopes. Reeza Hendricks' omission remains a talking point.

Australia vs South Africa Predicted Playing XI

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch.