Overview

• The three-match series opens on August 19 at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns with fixtures on August 22 and 24 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
• Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia in Pat Cummins’s absence while Temba Bavuma returns to captain South Africa in the 50-over format.
• South Africa have added 19-year-old left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka to their 17-player squad after his nine wickets in the T20Is and have also fast-tracked Dewald Brevis into the ODI setup.
• Australia sit third in the latest ICC ODI rankings and second in T20Is, whereas South Africa occupy sixth in ODIs as both teams seek to build momentum for the 2027 World Cup.
• Indian fans face conflicting broadcast information with outlets alternately citing Star Sports and JioHotstar or FanCode and OTTplay for live telecasts and streaming.