Here’s a detailed breakdown of the most recent completed matches between the Australian men’s cricket team and the South Africa national cricket team, covering Test, ODI, and T20I formats. Each scorecard is sourced from reputable cricket platforms to ensure accuracy.
Test Match: 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final (11–14 June 2025, Lord’s, London)
- Australia: 1st innings – 212; 2nd innings – 207
- South Africa: 1st innings – 138; 2nd innings – 282/5
- Result: South Africa won by 5 wickets, claiming their first ICC World Test Championship title .
- Player of the Match: Aiden Markram .
- Notable: This marked South Africa’s first major ICC title in 27 years .
One Day Internationals (ODIs): South Africa Tour of Australia, August 2025
1st ODI – 19 August 2025, Cairns (Cazaly’s Stadium)
- South Africa: 296/8 (50 overs)
- Australia: 198 (40.5 overs)
- Result: South Africa won by 98 runs .
- Player of the Match: Keshav Maharaj .
2nd ODI – 22 August 2025, Mackay (Great Barrier Reef Arena)
- South Africa: 277 (49.1 overs)
- Australia: 193 (37.4 overs)
- Result: South Africa won by 84 runs .
3rd ODI – 24 August 2025, Mackay
- Australia: 431/2 (50 overs)
- South Africa: 155 (24.5 overs)
- Result: Australia won by 276 runs .
- Player of the Match: Travis Head .
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): South Africa Tour of Australia, August 2025
1st T20I – 10 August 2025, Darwin (TIO Stadium)
- Australia: 178/10 (20 overs)
- South Africa: 161/9 (20 overs)
- Result: Australia won by 17 runs .
2nd T20I – 12 August 2025, Darwin
- South Africa: 218/7 (20 overs)
- Australia: 165 (17.4 overs)
- Result: South Africa won by 53 runs .
- Player of the Match: Dewald Brevis .
3rd T20I – 16 August 2025, Cairns (Cazaly’s Stadium)
- South Africa: 172/7 (20 overs)
- Australia: 173/8 (19.5 overs)
- Result: Australia won by 2 wickets .
Summary Table
| Format | Date(s) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test (WTC Final) | 11–14 June 2025 | Lord’s, London | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| ODI Series | 19–24 August 2025 | Cairns & Mackay | South Africa won series 2–1 |
| T20I Series | 10–16 August 2025 | Darwin & Cairns | Australia won series 2–1 |
FAQ
Q: Who won the 2025 World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa?
A: South Africa won the final by 5 wickets, chasing down 282 in the second innings to secure their first ICC World Test Championship title .
Q: What was the result of the ODI series between Australia and South Africa in August 2025?
A: South Africa won the ODI series 2–1. They won the 1st ODI by 98 runs and the 2nd ODI by 84 runs, while Australia dominated the 3rd ODI with a 276-run victory .
Q: How did the T20I series between the two teams conclude?
A: Australia won the T20I series 2–1. They won the 1st and 3rd matches, while South Africa claimed the 2nd match by 53 runs .
Q: Who were the standout performers in these matches?
A: Aiden Markram was Player of the Match in the WTC Final. Keshav Maharaj earned the award in the 1st ODI. Dewald Brevis was Player of the Match in the 2nd T20I .
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