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The third and the final T20I between Australia and South Africa is set to take place at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns. With the series tied up at 1-1, both teams will be looking to secure a series victory.
The hosts Australia have lost badly in the second game after a series opener triumph. With a mix of seasoned and young faces in the squad, Australia can be a formidable force but they’ll need to regroup quickly. Led by the experienced Mitchell Marsh, the squad will be looking for a strong comeback performance.
Meanwhile, for South Africa, it was a completely Dewald Brevis showdown in the second match of the series. After feeling short in the first, they bounced back strongly, giving the hosts a real hammering. They will also look to maintain their momentum and clinch the series.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 26 | Australia won: 17 | South Africa won: 09 | No results: 00
AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: August 16 – 2:45 pm IST/ 9:15 am GMT/ 6:45 pm Local
- Venue: Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
Cazaly’s Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Cazaly’s Stadium is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, the tropical humidity can assist pacers, providing some swing and bounce, which can be crucial in the powerplay overs. As the match progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, making stroke play easier for batters. Spinners are expected to have a significant role in the middle overs, as the pitch offers some grip and turn. Given the conditions and the small T20 sample size at the venue, the toss-winning captain will likely choose to bowl first.
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Travis Head, Dewald Brevis, Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Tristan Stubbs, Cameron Green
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Corbin Bosch
- Bowlers: Josh Hazelwood, Kwena Maphaka
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Mitchell Marsh (c), Dewald Brevis (vc)
- Choice 2: Glenn Maxwell (c), Corbin Bosch (vc)
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AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups
Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction team for today’s match (August 16, 2:45 PM IST):
Squads:
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey(w), Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Nandre Burger, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen
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