Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the third T20 international between Australia men’s Cricket Team and South Africa national Cricket Team held at Cairns on August 16, 2025.
Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets in a thriller and take the series 2-1
Australia men’s Cricket Team vs South Africa national Cricket Team 3rd T20I August 2025
Australia win the toss and elect to field first.
Josh Hazlewood removes Aiden Markram in the first over.
Ryan Rickelton and Lhuan-dre Pretorius are solid and add 30 before the latter departs for a quickfire 15 ball-24.
The in form Dewald Brevis scores a magnificent 26 ball-53.
Contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Rassie van der Dussen takes their side to a competitive score of 172/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head start quickly in the chase and add 66, before Markram dismisses Head for 19.
Josh Inglis is cleaned up by Corbin Bosch for a golden duck.
Australia lose wickets in the middle stages and slump from 71/2 to 122/6.
Glenn Maxwell’s fireworks towards the end, take their side to a fantastic win.
The hosts win by 2 wickets and 1 ball to spare.
Player of the match- Glenn Maxwell
Player of the series- Tim David
