A three-match series between Australia and South Africa is set to begin on August 10th, with both teams gearing up for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Australia has confirmed Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head as their opening batsmen. South Africa will field Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, and Ryan Rickelton, led by captain Aiden Markram. The Australian team will be without key players Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in the T20 series, prioritizing their rest due to the packed schedule. The first T20I is scheduled for Sunday, August 10th. The match will start at 2:45 PM IST, with the toss at 2:15 PM IST. The venue for the opening match is the Marra Cricket Ground in Darwin. Viewers can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
