AUS vs SA 3rd T20I: Head to Head, Playing 11, Dream11 Team & AI Prediction

Match Details: AUS vs SA

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Australia dominated the first match of the series, winning by 17 runs. Cam Green and Tim David formed a crucial partnership; while Green played a quick cameo, David’s blistering 83 runs off 45 balls energized their innings to reach 178. The Australian pace attack led by Mitchell Starc and Ben Dwarshuis was exceptional, taking three wickets each and restricting South Africa despite a valiant 71-run knock from Ryan Rickelton.

In response, South Africa bounced back convincingly in the second T20I. Dewald Brevis played a sensational innings, scoring 125 runs off 56 balls with an array of boundaries and sixes to post a formidable 218. Although Tim David responded with another fifty, South Africa’s bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada, ensured a 53-run win as Australia was bowled out for 165.

Head-to-Head Stats: AUS vs SA

Australia holds the edge historically in T20Is against South Africa, having won 18 of the 27 encounters.

Pitch & Weather Report

• Pitch Report: Cazaly’s Stadium is known to assist spin bowlers, with the surface offering grip and turn as the match progresses. Batters will need to play positively but with caution, as stroke-making won’t always be easy. A first-innings score of around 170–175 should be competitive here.
• Weather Report: Conditions are expected to be clear with temperatures above 25°C. Humidity levels may rise as the game goes on, but no rain is predicted. A full 40-over contest is on the cards.