Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Where to Watch, H2H Stats, Playing XI, and Pitch Report
After two heavy defeats in the opening games, Australia (AUS) will host South Africa (SA) one last time in the third and final ODI on Sunday, August 24, at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
The Aussies have struggled badly in the series, going down by 98 runs in the first match and 84 runs in the second. While a few players have shown flashes of good form, the team as a whole hasn’t been able to click together. With the series already lost, Mitchell Marsh and his men will be desperate to end on a positive note and grab a consolation win.
For South Africa, regular skipper Temba Bavuma could return after sitting out the second ODI to manage his hamstring. If fit, he will be keen to lead from the front and guide his team to a 3-0 sweep. The Proteas will be aiming for nothing less than a clean whitewash to underline their dominance on Australian soil.
SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, South Africa tour of Australia 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, August 24; 10:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (App & Web) |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Great Barrier Reef Arena, 89 Juliet St, South Mackay |
| Weather | Clear with periodic clouds |
| Temperature | 16°C |
| Precipitation | 0% |
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind | 5 km/h |
SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Pitch Report
Friday marked the first-ever completed ODI at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, where South Africa managed 277 runs in their innings. The surface had plenty more to offer, but a couple of unfortunate dismissals meant Aiden Markram’s men couldn’t quite push the total higher. As the sides get ready to meet again, a target in the range of 320–340 looks realistic on this pitch, and the toss winner is likely to prefer batting first.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1 |
| Win Bat First | 100% |
| Win Bowl First | 0% |
| Avg 1st Inns | 277 |
| Avg 2nd Inns | 193 |
| Highest Total | 277/10 (SA vs AUS) |
| Lowest Total | 193/10 (AUS vs SA) |
| Lowest Defended | 277/10 (SA vs AUS) |
SA vs AUS Head-to-Head stats
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 112 | 51 | 57 | 1 | 3 |
| South Africa | 112 | 57 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia | L • L • L • W • L |
| South Africa | W • W • L • W • W |
SA vs AUS Full Squad
Australia: Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Aaron Hardie
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen
SA vs AUS Predicted Playing 11:
South Africa Probable Playing XIs: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
Australia Probable Playing XIs: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann
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 | 60-65 | 290–300 | Australia |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Bowl First | 55-60 | 270–290 | Australia |
Where to watch South Africa 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 |
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Wicket-Keepers: R Rickelton
- Batters: T Head, M Marsh, T Bavuma, C Green, M Breetzke
- All-Rounders: A Markram, W Mulder, A Hardie
- Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Maharaj
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Wicket-Keepers: R Rickelton
- Batters: T Head, M Marsh, T Bavuma, M Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: A Markram, W Mulder, A Hardie
- Bowlers: J Hazlewood, A Zampa, K Maharaj
SA vs AUS Dream 11 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
►Captain: M Marsh, A Markram
►Vice-Captain: C Green, R Rickelton
►Top Picks: J Inglis, T Stubbs
►Budget Picks: D Brevis, A Zampa
Disclaimer: This team is based on the author's analysis and instincts. Please consider the points and make your own decisions.
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