Australia Secures Series Victory in 3rd T20I as Glenn Maxwell Delivers Unbeaten 62
Australia and South Africa faced off in a nail-biting 3rd T20I match on August 16, 2025, at the Cazalys Stadium in Cairns. The match was a series decider, and the stakes were high for both teams.
The South African squad, led by Aiden Markram, started off strong, with Dewald Brevis top-scoring with 53 in their total of 172/7. The Australian bowlers, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, delivered disciplined spells to keep South Africa in check.
In response, Australia found themselves in trouble at 122/6. However, a late blitz from Glenn Maxwell, who scored an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls, turned the tide in Australia's favour.
The Australian squad, captained by Mitchell Marsh, opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Their playing XI included Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
The match was broadcast live in India on the Star Sports network, and live streaming was also available on the JioHotstar app and website.
The South African playing XI included Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, and Lungi Ngidi.
In the end, Australia chased the target of 173 runs to win the match and the series, securing a thrilling two-wicket victory. This win marks a significant moment for the Australian team, as they continue to dominate in the T20I format.
The South African sports team demonstrated strong performance, with Aiden Markram leading the charge and Dewald Brevis top-scoring with 53. The Australian sports team, captained by Mitchell Marsh, also showcased resilience, as Glenn Maxwell's late blitz turned the match in their favor, securing a two-wicket victory and the series win in the T20I format.
