Proteas to tour Australia for six matches – no Tests – in August 2025

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The Proteas will tour Australia for three T20Is and three ODIs in August 2025.

The tour of Australia will happen after South Africa’s World Test Championship final against Australia in England – and the Test series against Zimbabwe.

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“South Africa’s three-ODI, three-T20I tour of northern Australia heralds the first internationals played in Darwin in 17 years, with Cairns and Mackay also to host the Proteas in August,” read a statement from Cricket Australia.

Australia v South Africa schedule

T20I series

  • First T20I: 10 August, Darwin
  • Second T20I: 12 August, Darwin
  • Third T20I: 16 August, Cairns

ODI series

  • First ODI: 19 August, Cairns
  • Second ODI: 22 August, Mackay
  • Third ODI: 24 August, Mackay

Australia will also play three ODIs and five T20Is against India in October and November 2025.

“We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences and digital engagement last summer and we’re confident that this incredible momentum will continue throughout what promises to be an engrossing season,” said Cricket Australia’s outgoing chief executive officer Nick Hockley.

“We are extremely grateful for the cooperation and support of all our government, venue, broadcast and commercial partners who ensure Australia’s national sport continues to deliver brilliant experiences in stadiums and drive participation across the country.”

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