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AUS vs SA, 3rd T20I: With the series on the line, Australia face South Africa
South Africa and Australia are preparing to face each other in the third and final T20I, set to take place on Saturday at Cazalys Stadium. With the series currently level at 1-1, the upcoming showdown will be a decisive contest as both teams look to walk away with the series win. Following a commanding performance in the second T20I, South Africa bounced back in emphatic style to level the series. The Proteas dismantled Australia with a ferocious display of batting & bowling to secure a 53-run win.
Australia, who took the lead in the series with a convincing victory in the first match, failed to contain South Africa's assault in the second game, suffering a big defeat. For Australia, the defeat in the second match was a wake-up call after a clinical win in the opener. Heading into the third match, captain Mitchell Marsh will be hoping for a more composed performance from his side as they look to bounce back and take the series.
Head-to-head
Matches - 29
AUS won - 18
SA won - 10
NR - 1
South Africa likely XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka/Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Australia likely XI: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Alex Carey (wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
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