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Australia vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Aussies host Proteas in Darwin; Toss at 2 PM
The action heats up in Darwin as Australia and South Africa kick off their much-anticipated T20I series with the 1st T20I today, at the TIO Stadium. It's the start of a three-match showdown that promises big hits, fiery spells, and fierce competition.
Mitchell Marsh leads a confident Australian side fresh off a commanding 5-0 whitewash over the West Indies, while Aiden Markram's Proteas arrive hungry to bounce back after a disappointing tri-series loss to New Zealand.
With firepower like Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Adam Zampa in the Aussie ranks, and the likes of Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, and Tristan Stubbs primed to make an impact for South Africa, fans can expect fireworks from the first ball.
Australia holds the edge in the rivalry, boasting 17 wins from 25 T20Is against South Africa's 8, but in T20 cricket, momentum can flip in a flash.
Australia vs South Africa 1st T20 playing 11:
Australia playing 11 (probable): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
South Africa playing 11 (probable): Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Rassie van der Dussen(c), Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi.
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