Published on: Aug 11, 2025 2:45 pm IST | Updated on: Aug 15, 2025 12:14 pm IST
Australia’s terrific T20 form continues with a convincing 17-run victory in the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa. The hosts will now look to seal the series in the second T20I itself at the same venue, i.e., Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. For South Africa, it’s a battle for survival in the series, as this is a must-win game for them to stay alive in this series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd T20I, AUS vs SA, at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.
Australia and South Africa, two of the most decorated and strongest sides in world cricket. Talking about their recent run in T20Is, South Africa has won only a solitary game out of their last 5, whereas Australia has now won 9 of their last T20Is on the trot. Based on the current form of the two teams, Australia are still the prime favorite to win this contest and seal the series. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
SA: 40% win chance AUS: 60% win chance
Tim David is in exemplary form of late. The hard-hitter has scored 251 runs in the last 8 T20I matches at a brilliant strike rate of 187.31.
The big Australian is batting at no 4 for the side. He has managed to score 253 runs in the last 7 T20Is, striking at 173.28.
The South African opener scored 71 in the last game and was the lone warrior for his side. Expect him to be among runs in this game as well.
The young prodigy of Proteas has impressed one and all with his batting prowess. In the last 6 T20Is the right-hander has scored 135 runs at a searing strike-rate of 175.32.
Check out our prediction for the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.
The Australian side is on top with their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The team kicked off their preparations with a 5-0 T20I series win against the West Indies in the Caribbean and now have won the opening fixture of this series at home against South Africa. Australia’s T20 form has been terrific in recent times, and they have been dominating with the bat, something we witnessed in the opening fixture of this series.
Talking about the last game, despite losing quick wickets in the powerplay, the hosts scored a more than formidable 178 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a one-man show from the power hitter Tim David. The 29-year-old, who started his international career playing for Singapore, smashed 83 off 52 deliveries to help Australia post a fighting total.
In reply, South Africa fell 17 runs short of the target despite a valiant effort from Ryan Rickelton, who fought hard for his 71 off 55 deliveries. Ben Dwarshuis and Josh Hazlewood were the pick of the bowlers, as both of them scalped 3 wickets each to dismantle South Africa’s chase. Australia will look to back their good form heading into this game and defeat South Africa in the second T20I here at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
Ryan Rickelton put up a valiant show with the bat while chasing 178 in the series opener. However, he never looked fluent on his way to 71 off 55 deliveries. You need to have your foot on the pedal to accelerate at the right time while chasing a score, but Ryan Rickelton’s non-aggressive approach didn’t go in favor of the visitors.
The Proteas were clinical with the ball in restricting their hosts to 178, and in the process, they bundled out the Australian team in T20 cricket for the very first time. Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, and Senuran Muthusamy were all among the wickets, with Maphaka being the pick of the bowlers as he got to his best T20I figures with 4 wickets for 20 runs.
The bowlers were on top, but the batters didn’t have the greatest of days, barring Ryan Rickelton. To keep the series alive, South Africa needs to win this contest, and they need to perform in unison with both bat and ball to tame a strong and in-form opponent like Australia in their own den.
Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 26 AUS won: 18 SA won: 8 No Result: 0 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: W W W W W RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: L W L L L
Australia and South Africa have contested against each other 26 times in T20 International cricket. Australia has dominated this head-to-head battle by winning 18 games, while 8 matches have been won by South Africa. Australia has dominated in recent times as well by winning the last 5 contests between the two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia and South Africa, fare in the 2nd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram (C), Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Senuran Muthusamy/Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka.
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I match between South Africa and Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin:
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering Darwin’s hard surface and the potential for early seam movement. With dew expected later, chasing becomes easier under lights. Both captains may prefer assessing conditions before setting a target, making bowling first the smarter toss decision.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I match of the South Africa Tour of Australia will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Star Sports channels.
Australia enters this contest as the firm favorites yet again. They have won the first T20I of this series and have defeated South Africa in the last 6 instances. The hosts will be playing at home in familiar conditions and will look to win their 10th T20 International on the trot. So, as per our prediction, the hosts, Australia, are expected to win the AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I match at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.