Australia Vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Who Will Win? Where to watch full match details

Australia and South Africa will play the third and deciding match of the T20 series in Cairns on Saturday, and the team that wins will claim the series. The first two matches of the series were played in Darwin.
Australia won the first match by 17 runs, after which South Africa took the second match by 53 runs. At present, both teams are tied 1-1 in the three-match series.
Australia has suffered a setback ahead of the series decider. Mitchell Owen will not be able to play in this match, as he was hit on the helmet while batting. In this game, Australia will be looking for strong performances from Tim David and Cameron Green in batting, while Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis could trouble the opposition batters in bowling.
On the other hand, for South Africa, Dewald Brevis and Rassie van der Dussen have the ability to take the team to a big total, while in bowling, Qena Mphaka and George Linde could prove to be dangerous for the opposing team.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 3rd T20I – South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Teams | Australia vs South Africa |
| Date | Saturday, 16 August 2025 |
| Time | 2:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM local time (Cairns) |
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
Weather Report
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Cazalys Stadium, Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt |
| Condition | Sunny |
| Temperature | 26°C |
| Precipitation | 0% |
| Humidity | 41% |
| Wind | 18 km/h |
IND vs AUS Pitch Report
As the match goes on, the pitch usually dries out and becomes flatter, which gives the ball a more consistent bounce and makes it easier for batters to play their shots. In the middle overs, spinners can come into play as the surface starts to grip and turn a bit more.
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head stats
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 27 | 18 | 9 | 66.67% |
| South Africa | 27 | 9 | 18 | 33.33% |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia | L, W, W, W, W |
| South Africa | W, L, L, L, W |
IND vs AUS Full Squad
Australia T20I Squad: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa
South Africa T20I Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen
IND vs AUS Predicted Playing 11:
Australia: Travis Head, Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka, Tabraiz Shamsi
Who Will Win the Match?
Prediction: Australia to win the match.
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Opted To | Powerplay Score | Final Score | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Australia | Bowl First | 45-50 | 170–190 | Australia |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Bowl First | 45-50 | 170–190 | Australia |
Where to watch India vs Australia Match?
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar website & app |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports, Foxtel |
| South Africa | SuperSport, SuperSport Action, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Grandstand | DStv app |
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