AUS vs SA Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Australia will take on South Africa in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on Sunday, August 24

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Delving into the details of the second ODI, South Africa batted first and posted a good total of 277 runs in 49.1 overs. Matthew Breetzke was the top scorer, amassing 88 runs, while Tristan Stubbs scored 74 runs.

In response, Australia got bundled out for 193 runs in 37.4 overs, losing the game by 84 runs. Pacer Lungi Ngidi was the star of the show, scalping five wickets and conceding 42 runs in 8.4 overs.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI Match Details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 3

Time & Date: 10:00 AM IST, Sunday, August 24

Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The captain who won the toss would love to bat first and put pressure on the opposition. Any score above 270 would be a tough ask for the chasing side. Bowlers will have their fair share in the second innings.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI Probable XIs

Australia

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Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

While Australia suffered two consecutive defeats in the ODI series, we can expect them to bounce back stronger in the third and final ODI. South Africa is coming into this game after defeating Australia in two consecutive ODIs and sealing the series 2-0 with one more game to go.

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