AUS vs SA 2025: Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I Match Preview (Photo Source: Twitter/X)
Australia are set to take on South Africa in the third T20I of the three-match series on Saturday, August 16, at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.
The series began with a thrilling win for the hosts, as Australia defeated the visitors in the opening match. Tim David’s explosive 83 helped set a competitive total, and despite resistance from Ryan Rickelton, Australia clinched the victory by 17 runs.
South Africa bounced back in the second T20I, with 22-year-old Dewald Brevis smashing an unbeaten 125 to take the Proteas to a formidable total. Australian star David tried to turn the game in Australia’s favour, but disciplined bowling from South Africa kept the hosts under check, forcing a decider in the final match of the series.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa 2025, 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of Australia 2025 |
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
| Date & Time | Saturday, August 16, 2:45 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns has yet to host a men’s T20I match, although it has been the venue for domestic T20 fixtures. The pitch typically offers assistance to seamers when the ball is new, with tropical humidity enhancing both swing and bounce. As the match progresses and the pitch wears, batting becomes easier, while spinners can play a crucial role in the middle overs.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Won by Australia | 18 |
| Won by South Africa | 09 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | January 9, 2006 |
| Most-recent Fixture | August 12, 2025 |
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Alex Carey (WK), Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South AfricaAiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
