AUS vs SA LIVE SCORE, 1st T20I: South Africa looks to return to winning in T20Is through Australia series
INDIA, AUG 10 – South Africa aims to regain T20 International form by bowling first against Australia in the opening match of the series, starting at 2:45 PM IST today.
- On Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, the first T20I began at Marrara Stadium in Darwin after Aiden Markram chose to bowl first.
- Amid contrasting forms, South Africa faces strain after three defeats against New Zealand from July 14 to 26 and Heinrich Klaasen's recent retirement.
- Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada claims two wickets in his two overs, while Australia reach 47/3 in 4.3 overs with Green unbeaten on 18 and David on 12.
- With a victory, Australia could become the first nation to win nine consecutive men's T20Is after Senuran Muthusamy dismissed Glenn Maxwell.
- Looking ahead, Australia and South Africa will play three T20Is and three ODIs across the Northern Territory and Queensland as part of broader preparations for next year's T20 World Cup.
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