Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

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12 August 2025 | 08:37AM
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The 2nd match of the South Africa tour of Australia 2025 promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to assert dominance early in the series. Scheduled for 12 August 2025 at the TIO Stadium, this fixture will be crucial in setting the tone for the remainder of the tour.


Australia enters the contest with a powerful batting line-up backed by aggressive stroke-makers and versatile all-rounders. Their recent form at home has been strong, and they will rely on pace and spin balance to maintain their winning momentum. The home advantage, coupled with crowd support, could play a pivotal role in their performance.


South Africa, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back and make a statement. Their batting unit boasts a mix of young flair and experienced stability, while their bowling attack is capable of exploiting any chinks in the Australian armor. The Proteas will aim to maintain disciplined line and length, especially in the early overs, to unsettle the hosts.


With both teams having match-winners across departments, cricket fans following the AUS vs SA Live Score can expect a gripping contest filled with high-intensity moments, aggressive batting, and fierce bowling spells.

Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Match Details

Series

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

Match

Australia vs South Africa

Date & Time

12 August 2025, 02:45 PM

Venue

TIO Stadium

Umpire

Phillip Gillespie, Shawn Craig

Third Umpire

Sam J Nogajski

Referee

Andy Pycroft

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Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Match Weather Condition

08:45 am

Cloud

25%

Humidity

48%

Wind

14.8 km/h

29.1

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Sunny

TIO Stadium

TIO Stadium Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

Flat Track Pitch

Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Pace & Bounce

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at TIO Stadium is known for offering an even contest between bat and ball. Early on, fast bowlers may find some seam movement and extra bounce, especially under afternoon conditions. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. Spinners may find assistance in the middle overs if they bowl into the rough areas. Given the conditions, a score between 160–175 in T20 cricket can be considered competitive, and chasing teams often have a fair chance due to the dew factor in evening matches.

Australia Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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South Africa Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

178

X

161

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

178-10 by AUS vs SA

X

161-9 by SA vs AUS

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

178-10 by AUS vs SA

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

1

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0%
Bowling First

Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Match Squad

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Australia Probable XI :

Cameron Green, Travis Head, Tim David, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa Probable XI :

Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger

Conclusion

The AUS vs SA clash at TIO Stadium is shaping up to be a battle of intent and skill. Australia will look to utilize their all-round depth and home advantage, while South Africa will bank on their aggressive top order and world-class pace attack to pull off a series-leveling win. The toss could prove decisive, as chasing has historically been easier at this venue. Fans following the AUS vs SA Live Score should expect a fiercely fought contest with several momentum swings, where individual brilliance could ultimately decide the outcome.