SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, South Africa vs Australia ODI Series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the South Africa vs Australia ODI Series 2026 between SA vs AUS to be played in Durban.
The high-profile Australia tour of South Africa is all set to begin. These two sides will face each other in three ODIs and three Tests. It is the first time since 2017-18 that Australia are touring South Africa for a Test series, which had an infamous sandpaper incident.
That is why this tour holds a lot of value for both teams. The tour will begin with the first ODI on Thursday at 1:30 PM IST at Kingsmead in Durban. Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, and Kwena Maphaka’s absence from the ODI series will act as a significant blow to South Africa.
They will field an inexperienced pace attack. That will give a little edge to Australia. Notably, Australia have not won an ODI bilateral series in South Africa since 2011-12, and they have a chance to end this streak.
SA vs AUS: Match Details
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- Match: South Africa (SA) vs Australia (AUS), 1st ODI, South Africa vs Australia ODI Series 2026
- Match Date: September 24, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 1:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 8:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
SA vs AUS: Head-to-head: SA (57) – AUS (52)
These two sides have faced each other 113 ODIs so far. South Africa have won 57 ODIs, and Australia have won 50 games. There are three abandoned matches and one tied between the two sides.
SA vs AUS: Weather Report
The forecast predicts partly cloudy weather on Thursday in Durban with a maximum temperature of 24°C. The expected humidity between the two sides will be around 78 percent.
SA vs AUS: Pitch Report
Kingsmead offers a great bouncy deck, which assists the fast bowlers. There is extra bounce in the wicket, and the consistent pace allows the bowlers to take advantage. The new ball will do more for the first 8-10 overs. However, the wicket is expected to get flat with time and become easier to bat. Traditionally it is a good wicket to chase.
SA vs AUS: Predicted XIs:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin.
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SA vs AUS Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: David Miller, Mitch Marsh, Temba Bavuma
All-rounders: Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Matt Renshaw, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Captain First-Choice: Quinton de Kock || Captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Matt Renshaw || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Josh Hazlewood
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SA vs AUS Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: David Miller, Travis Head, Temba Bavuma
All-rounders: Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Matt Renshaw, Corbin Bosch
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Captain First-Choice: Marco Jansen || Captain Second-Choice: Travis Head
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Cooper Connolly || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Temba Bavuma
SA vs AUS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Apart from the four first-choice pacers, South Africa will also miss Aiden Markram in the first ODI. That is another area of concern. Hence, we back Australia, who is likely to have their best possible playing XI.
When will the first SA vs AUS ODI take place?
The first SA vs AUS ODI take place on September 24, 2026.
Where will the first SA vs AUS ODI take place?
The first SA vs AUS ODI take place at Kingsmead in Durban.
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