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AUS vs SA Prediction, T20I Series 2025, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Australia and South Africa face off in the 3rd T20I decider of the 2025 series at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns. With the series tied 1-1, both teams field strong XIs. Get match prediction, confirmed lineups, and pitch insights for this high-stakes clash.

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AUS vs SA Prediction

Australia will cross swords with South Africa in the third T20I of the three-match series at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 16.

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Delving into the details of the second T20I, South Africa batted first, scoring a dominating total of 218/7 in 20 overs. Middle-order batter Dewald Brevis was the top scorer, amassing 125* runs in 56 balls with 12 fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 223.21.

In response, Australia got bundled out for 165 runs in 17.4 overs. Tim David was the top scorer, accumulating 50 runs in 24 balls with four fours and as many sixes. Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch scalped three wickets apiece.

AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I Match Details

Match: Australia vs South Africa, T20I Series 2025, Match 3

Time & Date: 2:45 PM IST, Saturday, August 16

Venue: Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns

AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I Pitch Report

This will be the first-ever T20I to be played at this venue. The last international game played at this venue was way back in 2022, when Australia defeated New Zealand by 25 runs in an ODI game with batters going out all guns blazing.

AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I Probable XIs

Australia

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Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Alex Carey (wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi.

AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia

Both sides are coming into this game after leveling the series at 1-1 with one more game to go. It’s going to be a much-awaited contest, thanks to the amazing performance put up by visitors in the second T20I.

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On that note, we can expect Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, to bounce back stronger with a commanding win in this series-deciding T20I.

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