AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of Australia 2025, 3rd T20I

The decider of the South Africa tour of Australia 2025's T20I leg is upon us, and Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns will host the match. The 3rd T20I of the series will be played on the 16th of August at 2:45 PM IST. It's a very crucial match for both teams, as the series is on the line with the current scoreline being 1-1. The winner of this match will also seal the series.

AUS vs SA Match Preview

Australia began the series on a great note, winning the first match by 17 runs. Despite losing some early wickets in the first innings in that match, they bounced back brilliantly thanks to a brilliant partnership between Cameron Green and Tim David. While Green played a small cameo, David went all out in his attack, scoring 83 runs and helping Australia to a total of 178 runs. In the chase, their pacers were on top of their game, with Mitchell Starc and Ben Dwarshuis each taking three wickets. Despite Ryan Rickelton's efforts of 71 runs, Australia held their nerves and won the match.

As for South Africa, they bounced back with a big win in the next game. Dewald Brevis put on a great performance with the bat, scoring a massive 125 runs in 56 balls that included 12 boundaries and eight sixes. His brilliant effort helped the Proteas put a score of 218 runs on the board. Chasing the target, David once again scored a fifty, but wickets kept falling for them, and they were bundled out for 165 runs, handing South Africa a 53-run victory.

Australia vs South Africa Match Details

AUS vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Dewald Brevis was the highest run-scorer in the last match, playing an unbeaten knock of 125 runs in just 56 balls. His performance helped South Africa register a massive win to level the series.
• For Australia, Tim David scored the second half-century of the series, but he could not take his team through.
• With the ball, young Kwena Maphaka was the highest wicket-taker in the last match, picking three wickets, but he gave away too many runs, 57 in his four overs.
• For the home side, Ben Dwarshuis was once again among the wickets, taking 2 in the first innings.

AUS vs SA Injury Updates

As of now, there are no injury concerns for either team. They are likely to play their best playing XI for the series decider to try and win the final game.

AUS vs SA Toss Prediction

The Cazaly's Stadium surface normally provides early help to pacers, with swing and bounce on offer. Quick bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Kagiso Rabada could capitalise on these conditions in the powerplay. As the match progresses, the pitch begins to dry up and flatten, producing real bounce and making stroke play simpler for batsmen. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first to take the most advantage of the conditions.

Record of chasing team at Cazaly Stadium

This will be the first T20I to be played at this venue, but a few ODI matches have been played here before. In the five ODI matches played here, 3 have come while chasing, while two have been won batting first. Given the track record here and the playing conditions on offer, chasing will be the ideal choice after winning the toss.

AUS vs SA probable playing 11

With the series on the line, both teams will look to field their best playing combination that could win them this match. This is the final match of the series, and the winner will not just win the match but also seal the series. On that note, here is what the playing 11s for both teams could look like.

Australia Playing 11

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Alex Carey (w), Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa Playing 11

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

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• The series, so far, has belonged to the batters, with big power hitting on full display. Tim David has been the highest run-scorer so far, having scored two fifties in two games. For South Africa, Dewald Brevis' hundred in the last game put him in second place.
• Kwena Maphaka has been leading the wicket takers' list, having picked seven wickets in two games. Ben Dwarshuis is not too far behind with five wickets to his name in the series.

AUS vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Given their recent performances in the series, Tim David and Dewald Brevis become the best captaincy choices. They are two of the most powerful players on either side and can go for big runs once again in this match.
• As for the vice-captaincy role, Ryan Rickelton, with his consistency at the top of the order, is the perfect choice. Along with him, Kwena Maphaka has also done well in the series and is the second option.

Top Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction

The best pick for this match would definitely be one of the best T20 batsmen in the world, Tim David and Ryan Rickelton. The two have been very consistent this series and will look to deliver once again. Additionally, the conditions on offer will suit their batting style.

Budget Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction

Kwena Maphaka is the perfect budget pick from the AUS vs SA Dream11 team, as he costs just 6.5 credits and is the leading wicket-taker of the series. He will prove to be a very handy bowler in this match. Along with him, one of the best all-rounders in the world, Cameron Green, can do well in this match as well. He costs just 7.5 credits.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Grand Contest

• Keepers: R Rickelton (VC)
• Batters: A Markram, T Head, D Brevis, M Marsh, T David (C), C Green
• All-rounders: G Maxwell
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Rabada, K Maphaka

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Head-to-Head Contest

• Keepers: R Rickelton
• Batters: A Markram, D Brevis (C), M Marsh, T David, C Green
• All-rounders: G Maxwell, C Bosch
• Bowlers: J Hazlewood, K Rabada, K Maphaka (VC)

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) South Africa Tour of Australia 2025 Players to Avoid

AUS vs SA Dream11 prediction today to avoid in this match are Rassie van der Dussen and Alex Carey. The two cost a lot of credits and haven't delivered much in the series so far. It is likely that they won't give a good performance here as well.

AUS vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Cazaly Stadium

The weather in Cairns is expected to be clear throughout the day, with little to no chance of rain interrupting the game. However, humidity will come into play given the tropical conditions in Cairns. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C during the match.

As for the pitch conditions, the wicket will have good bounce and pace on offer early on. But as the game progresses, the batters will come into play and they will have a good time at the Cazaly's Stadium.

AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records

The two teams have faced each other on 27 occasions in the shortest format of the game, with Australia having a big edge. They have won a total of 18 games, while South Africa has won just nine games. The Proteas will be looking to reduce this gap.

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