AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 For 3rd T20I
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and fantasy preview for the 3rd and final T20I of the South Africa tour of Australia 2025.
The match will be played at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns.
The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this the decider. Australia won the first T20I by 17 runs, while South Africa bounced back strongly in the second match with a 53-run victory. Both teams will be aiming to finish the series on a high.
South Africa were brilliant in the previous game, especially with the bat. They posted a massive total of 218 runs, and their bowlers backed it up well by defending the score comfortably.
Dewald Brevis was the star of the match, smashing 125 runs off just 56 balls in a sensational knock.
Tristan Stubbs also added 31 runs to the total. With the ball, Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch stood out, taking 3 wickets each and never letting Australia settle.
On the other hand, Australia struggled in both departments during the second game. Their bowlers couldn’t control the flow of runs, and the batters failed to build partnerships during the chase.
Tim David was the only positive with the bat, scoring 50 runs. Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh added 26 and 22 runs respectively, but it wasn’t enough.
With the ball, Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis took 2 wickets each, but they couldn’t stop South Africa from setting a massive total.
With the series now level, today’s match will be a high-pressure clash. Both sides have shown strengths and weaknesses, and it’ll come down to who handles the big moments better.
Read the full post to get AUS vs SA Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and winning insights to help you build your best team for the decider.
AUS vs SA Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, South Africa tour of Australia. |
| Venue | Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns |
| Date & Time | August 16, 02:45 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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AUS vs SA Pitch Report Of Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
The pitch of Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns will favor the batters and the spinners. The average first-inning score on this ground is 149 runs.
Last Matches Stats:
15th December 2022
MR 166/7 (20) — BH 144/6 (20).
12th January 2019
ST-W 171/7 (20) — BH-W 172/7 (19.3).
23rd July 2006
AUS-A 122 (20) — PAK-A 123/8 (19.3).
23rd July 2006
QLD XI 138/6 (20) — NZ-A 139/4 (18.1).
Weather Report of Cairns
The weather for today’s match in Cairns looks good with no chance of rain, so we can expect a full game without interruptions.
The temperature is expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius, which means it’ll be a bit cooler than usual, and the humidity is likely to stay around 67%.
Australia vs South Africa Live Streaming
You can watch the Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20I live on the Disney+ JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
If you’re following the match through scores, you can track the live scorecard and ball-by-ball updates on the Cricgram app.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 27
Australia Wins: 18
South Africa Wins: 09
Australia vs South Africa Form
| Australia | L | W | W | W | W |
| South Africa | W | L | L | L | W |
Team News
Australia
Mitchell Owen has been ruled out.
Josh Inglis will return to playing 11, replacing Alex Carrey.
Matt Kuhnemann might replace Josh Hazlewood if the wicket favors the spinners.
South Africa
Chances are South Africa will play with the same playing 11.
George Linde might play if the wicket favors the spinners.
AUS vs SA Probable Playing XI
Australia Probable Playing 11
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Travis Head
- Cameron Green
- Josh Inglis
- Tim David
- Glenn Maxwell
- Aaron Hardie
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Sean Abbott
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood/Matt Kuhnemann
South Africa Probable Playing 11
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Corbin Bosch/George Linde
- Kagiso Rabada
- Nqabayomzi Peter/Senuran Muthusamy
- Kwena Maphaka
- Lungi Ngidi/Nandre Burger
Top Picks for AUS vs SA Dream11 Team
Australia’s Best Players:
Mitchell Marsh (c): 72 M, 1745 R, 30.08 A, 17 W
Travis Head: 40 M, 1100 R, 31.42 A, 1 W
Glenn Maxwell: 123 M, 2771 R, 28.86 A, 49 W
Josh Hazlewood: 54 M, 29 R, 9.66 A, 71 W
Ben Dwarshuis: 9 M, 44 R, 8.80 A, 18 W
South Africa’s Best Players:
Aiden Markram (c): 59 M, 1397 R, 29.72 A, 14 W
Ryan Rickelton (wk): 15 M, 348 R, 23.20 A
Dewald Brevis: 9 M, 265 R, 37.85 A
Tristan Stubbs: 37 M, 738 R, 29.52 A
Kagiso Rabada: 67 M, 171 R, 15.54 A, 74 W
AUS vs SA Dream11 Grand League Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: R Rickelton
Batters: M Marsh, T Head (C), A Markram, T Stubbs, D Brevis (VC)
All-Rounders: G Maxwell, C Bosch
Bowlers: J Hazlewood, B Dwarshuis, K Rabada
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Glenn Maxwell and Aiden Markram are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
AUS vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Travis Head
- Dewald Brevis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Aiden Markram
FAQs
Where Can I Get AUS vs SA live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard AUS vs SA Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Australia Squad
Alex Carey (wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Short, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann.
South Africa Squad
Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram (c), Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.