🇦🇺 Australia Squad Announced for South Africa Tour 2025
Head & Hazlewood Return, Mitchell Owen Gets Maiden ODI Call-Up
- Series Dates: August 10–24, 2025
- Venues: Darwin, Cairns, Mackay
- Formats: 3 T20 Internationals & 3 One Day Internationals
Overview
Australia has officially revealed its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa. The headline news is the return of senior players Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, alongside the exciting first-time ODI call-up for Mitchell Owen.
This series serves as crucial preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the upcoming home Test summer against India.
Key Comebacks: Head & Hazlewood Boost Squad
Travis Head
- Returns after resting during the West Indies T20Is
- Known for his aggressive top-order batting
- In top form across Tests and ODIs
Josh Hazlewood
- Rejoins the pace unit after a workload management break
- Brings experience, control, and tactical leadership
- Adds depth to the bowling attack, especially with Cummins and Starc rested
Mitchell Owen: A Star on the Rise
- Performance in West Indies T20Is: 125 runs at a strike rate of 192, plus handy overs
- Rewarded with his maiden ODI selection
- Seen as a future all-round option for Australia in limited-overs formats
Full Squads for South Africa Series
Australia T20I Squad
- Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
- Travis Head
- Josh Hazlewood
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tim David
- Nathan Ellis
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Cameron Green
- Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
- Matt Kuhnemann
- Matthew Short
- Mitchell Owen
- Adam Zampa
Australia ODI Squad
- Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
- Travis Head
- Josh Hazlewood
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)
- Cameron Green
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Lance Morris
- Josh Inglis
- Matthew Short
- Xavier Bartlett
- Mitchell Owen
Selection Philosophy: Rotation & Depth Building
Chief selector George Bailey highlighted a dual focus:
- Workload management for key players like Cummins and Starc
- Opportunities for emerging players to build bench strength
Bailey noted:
“Hazlewood and Head bring crucial stability. This is also the right time to test talents like Owen and Bartlett in pressure situations.”
Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | August 10 | Darwin |
| 2nd T20I | August 12 | Cairns |
| 3rd T20I | August 16 | Cairns |
| 1st ODI | August 19 | Cairns |
| 2nd ODI | August 22 | Mackay |
| 3rd ODI | August 24 | Mackay |
What’s at Stake?
T20 World Cup Preparation
- Trial combinations and tactics
- Identify the best XI under match pressure
ODI Bench Development
- Test players like Owen, Short, and Bartlett
- Build depth beyond the first-choice squad
Momentum for Home Season
- Sets the tone for the high-profile Test series vs India
- Key players returning to rhythm after rest
? FAQ: Australia Squad for South Africa Tour 2025
Who are the key players returning to Australia’s squad for the South Africa series 2025?
Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood make their return to both T20I and ODI squads after resting during the West Indies series.
Who is Mitchell Owen and why is he in the spotlight?
Mitchell Owen is a rising all-rounder who impressed in the West Indies T20Is. He has earned his maiden ODI call-up for this series.
Who is captaining Australia for the South Africa tour 2025?
Mitchell Marsh will lead both the T20I and ODI squads in the absence of regular ODI captain Pat Cummins, who is being rested.
What are the dates and venues for the Australia vs South Africa 2025 series?
The series runs from August 10 to 24, 2025, with matches in Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay.
How many matches will be played during this tour?
The tour includes 3 T20 Internationals and 3 One Day Internationals.