Overview
- South Africa handed ODI caps to Dewald Brevis and off-spinning allrounder Prenelan Subrayen in the series opener.
- Kagiso Rabada was withdrawn after scans showed inflammation in his right ankle, with Kwena Maphaka added to the squad but not selected for Game 1.
- Australia’s XI featured Alex Carey as a specialist batter with Josh Inglis keeping wicket, and Marnus Labuschagne returned to the side.
- The ODI leg runs August 19, 22 and 24, opening in Cairns before two matches at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena.
- Broadcasts include Star Sports and JioHotstar in India, Fox Cricket and Kayo in Australia, and Willow TV in the United States.