After a dominant victory in the first ODI match of the series, South Africa will look to continue their dominance when they take on Australia in the second ODI match of the three-match series. The match will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Australia, on 22nd August 2025 at 10:00 AM IST. Australia Australia were coming into the ODI leg on the morale-boosting T20I series victory, but the happiness didn't last too long as they were thumped by the Proteas by a 98-run margin. Aussies were bowled out on just 198 runs, credit goes to the lone warrior Mitchell Marsh, who might have fallen 12 runs short but saved the team from a heartbreaking collapse. Part-timer Travis Head was the standout bowler from their team, taking four wickets. The second match will be crucial for the home team to remain alive in the series. South Africa South Africa, on the other hand, after a disappointing T20I series loss, dominated the first match of the series. Their batting saw brilliant half-centuries from Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke, and star performer Keshav Maharaj took a brilliant fifer to pack Australia at the earliest. Proteas dominated the first match with their spin bowling, taking 6 wickets in total by spinners. With two matches to go, the visitors will look to not only seal the series but also extend their lead in the series. AUS vs SA 2nd ODI: Pitch Report The surface in Mackay is expected to be a balanced pitch, but it will offer good bounce for fast bowlers during the early stages of the game. The pitch will likely be a fresh one that will be used for this match. AUS vs SA 2nd ODI: Weather Report The weather is likely to remain partially cloudy throughout the entire match, and there is a little chance of rain predicted for the match. AUS vs SA Head-to-Head (in ODIs) AUS vs SA head-to-head (in ODIs) Match Played 111 Won by Australia 51 Won by South Africa 56 Tied 3 No Result 1 Probable XI Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi. Must-Pick Players for AUS vs SA 2nd ODI Top Wicketkeeper to Pick Ryan Rickelton | SA: The 29-year-old left-hand batter is one of the best underrated batters from this team. He has played 10 ODI matches and has scored 368 runs, including one century and one half-century. He had a decent outing in the first match, where he added 33 runs, but he will look to contribute with good runs in the remaining two matches. His addition to your team will only favour your fantasy XI. Top Batters to Pick Travis Head | AUS: Travis Head is someone you cannot miss having in your team, a single-handed match-winner in the team, capable of winning any match with his performance. He might not be able to grab good runs, but he is itching to go big. He should be included to get maximum points. Temba Bavuma | SA: One of the best top-order batters for the South African team in recent times. He did exactly what he is known for, scored a blistering 65-run knock and helped his team register a mammoth total to seal a crucial win. By looking at his recent form, he will be an unstoppable force against this Aussie. Top All-Rounders to Pick Aaron Hardie | AUS: Aaron Hardie has been slotted in place of Mitchell Owen, who has been ruled out with a concussion injury. Hardie, who doesn't possess much experience but has always been on and off, will be looking to utilise this opportunity. He has 14 matches and has scored 170 runs and taken 10 wickets as well. Keeping him out will cost you some crucial fantasy points. Aiden Markram | SA: Aiden Markram is a good all-rounder who contributes with his batting and bowling. He is one such batter who comes in handy with the ball whenever the teams require. His recent form has been commendable; he scored 82 runs in the first match and would look to continue his momentum going into the second match. He should be added to your fantasy team in the second match. Top Bowlers to Pick Ben Dwarshuis | AUS: The 31-year-old right-arm pacer has a lot of variations in his bowling. He is one such bowler from the team who takes crucial wickets at clutch moments for the team. He took two crucial wickets in the first match and has taken 11 wickets in 6 matches overall. Hence, his inclusion in your fantasy XI is a must to win. Keshav Maharaj | SA: The 35-year-old single-handedly dominated Aussies' batter in the first match, where he took 5 for 33 runs, his first five-wicket haul of his career. Overall, he has taken 63 wickets in 49 matches. Keeping on your side will boost your chances of victory.