Australia hosts South Africa at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday morning. Fresh from a 2-1 T20I series victory, Australia will bank on home-ground familiarity and squad continuity. The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, bring new blood into the middle order, featuring exciting talents like Dewald Brevis and Lhuan‑dre Pretorius, as they look to build momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Below is the betting preview and prediction for the first ODI.
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Betting Preview
This ODI series marks the beginning of both teams’ preparations for the 2027 50-over World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa. With the retirement of stalwarts like Smith and Maxwell, the series offers a platform for new and returning players to stake their claim.
3.35
Australia vs South Africa
Travis Head
Australia’s top batter
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Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh, are juggling youth and experience, featuring players like Travis Head and Alex Carey, and adapting to the absence of a few injured squad members.
South Africa balance stability with innovation: Bavuma and Markram anchor the side, while Breetzke re-enters the ODI fold after a record-breaking debut of 150, and Brevis brings T20 flair into the 50-over game.
3.90
Australia vs South Africa
Temba Bavuma
South Africa’s top batter
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Statistics
- Venue Record: Cazalys Stadium has been a stronghold for Australia, who have won all five ODIs held there. The pitch offers early assistance to pacers with swing and bounce, while flattening out for batters as the match progresses, favouring those chasing.
- Head-to-Head in ODIs: Over 110 clashes, South Africa hold a slight edge with 55 wins to Australia’s 51, with three ties and one no-result.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Australia to win at 1.35.
Best Bet: Aiden Markram to score under 25.5 total runs at 1.85.
Alternative Bet: Under 14.5 total sixes at 1.85.
