Published on: Aug 15, 2025 2:45 pm IST | Updated on: Aug 15, 2025 12:43 pm IST
Australia finally succumbed to a defeat after 9 straight wins in T20Is. Their loss against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series has now opened the door for a highly anticipated series decider set to be played at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns. This venue has never hosted a men’s T20I ever. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, expect both teams to come all guns blazing to make it 2-1 in their favor. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd T20I, AUS vs SA, at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns.
The Proteas have infused life into this series after winning the second encounter at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. With the series nicely poised at 1-1 and South African batter making a mockery of the Australian bowling attack in the last game, it’s tough to choose a winner between the two sides. However, going by the home advantage and the recent run of Australia in T20Is, they should once again start as the favorites in this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the AUS vs SA 3rd T20I at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns.
SA: 44% win chance AUS: 56% win chance
Tim David is in a zone of his own in this series. The big lad from Singapore has two fifties from two innings in this series and has been striking brutally over 200.
The latest South African prodigy is fresh off a blistering ton in the last game. The right-hander would be hungry for more in the final game of the series.
The Proteas skipper and opener has played some crisp shots at the top but has failed to convert his starts into big scores in this series so far. Expect him to be among runs in this match.
The Australian no 3 has looked in a hurry in both the innings he has played in this series so far. He has 44 runs in 2 innings so far and could be up for a big knock in this game.
Check out our prediction for the AUS vs SA 3rd T20I at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns.
Australia’s recent run in the shortest format of the game has been nothing short of outstanding. The Aussies, after crashing out of the 2024 T20 World Cup courtesy of humiliating defeats to India and Afghanistan, have managed to win two series in a row and are now eyeing a hat-trick of T20I series wins by defeating South Africa in the final game of the series.
After the disappointing 2024 T20 World Cup, Australia defeated Pakistan 3-0 at home in a three-match T20I series, followed by a win over the West Indies 5-0 in a five-match series away from home. Australia was sheerly dominant in both these series, as they clean-swept their opponents and carried the momentum heading into this series.
The Proteas were left perplexed after a defeat in the opening fixture, but a Dewald Brevis breeze ripped apart the Aussies in the following fixture. With the series standing at parity, Australia should look to bank upon the familiar conditions and get the better of Aiden Markram and Co. to clinch their third T20I series in a row.
Fondly called ‘Baby AB,’ the latest sensation of South African cricket, Dewald Brevis, was at his best in the previous game at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Brevis displayed his capability in full flow the other night with a swashbuckling 125* off just 56 deliveries, ripping apart the Aussies’ bowling lineup with ease.
His masterful knock helped Proteas post a huge total of 218 on the board for the loss of 7 wickets, which proved enough for their bowlers to defend. The Australian batting lineup, which has been quite a dominant force in their fabulous recent run in T20I cricket, succumbed under scoreboard pressure and got bundled out for a mere 165 in 17.4 overs.
Before the start of this series, South Africa had never secured an all-out over Australia in T20I cricket, but it’s already been two in two in this series now. The Proteas have seemingly found their lost mojo, making this upcoming fixture a highly anticipated and nail-biting one. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 27 AUS won: 18 SA won: 9 No Result: 0 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: W W W W L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W L L L W
Australia and South Africa have contested against each other 27 times in T20 International cricket. Australia still holds the upper hand in overall record with 18 wins, whereas South Africa has managed to win the remaining 9 contests.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia and South Africa, fare in the 3rd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Alex Carey/Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott/Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram (C), Lhuan Dre-Pretorius, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen, Nqabayomzi Peter/George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka.
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd T20I match between South Africa and Australia at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns:
This will be the first-ever T20I to be played at this venue. Therefore, both skippers won’t be sure of how the wicket will behave. If they win, expect them to bowl first—taking advantage of early swing and aiming to chase under lights, where conditions could ease for batters. Chasing under lights in Australia has always been an added advantage.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd T20I match of the South Africa Tour of Australia will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Star Sports channels.
With a new venue to host the game, one can’t go with the home advantage for the hosts, Australia. Just like South Africa, they too will be playing their first-ever T20I at this venue. We are going with the recent form of the two teams, suggesting an upper hand for the Australian team. So, as per our prediction, the hosts, Australia, are expected to win the AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I match at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.