Date: August 16, 2025

Venue: Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns

Target: 173

Result: Australia won by 2 wickets (19.5 overs)

Series: Australia clinched series 2-1

Glenn Maxwell – 62* (36) 🏅 Player of the Match
Glenn Maxwell – 🏅 Player of the Match


South Africa Innings – 172/7 (20 overs)


South Africa posted a fighting total, thanks largely to Dewald Brevis’s stroke-filled fifty. His clean hitting in the middle overs shifted momentum, especially with 6 sixes. However, regular wickets kept them from accelerating further.


Dewald Brevis – 53 (26) 

Van der Dussen – 38 (26)


Total: 172/7 in 20 overs

🎯 Top partnership: Pretorius & Brevis added 47 runs for the 3rd wicket.


Australia Bowling:


Adam Zampa – 2/24 (4)

Nathan Ellis – 3/31 (3)


Australia Innings – 173/8 (19.5 overs)


The chase started shakily as Australia lost Travis Head early. Mitchell Marsh counter-attacked, smashing 5 sixes to keep the run rate under control.


South Africa struck back with quick wickets — Australia were 122/6, and the game tilted. But Glenn Maxwell, calm under pressure, orchestrated the chase with trademark reverse sweeps and lofted drives.


Mitchell Marsh (c) – 54 (34)

Glenn Maxwell – 62* (36) 🏅 Player of the Match


Total: 173/8 in 19.5 overs

⚡ Key Partnership: Marsh–Maxwell added 71 runs for the 5th wicket, reviving the chase.


South Africa Bowling:


Corbin Bosch – 3/26 (4)

Kagiso Rabada – 2/32 (4) 



🔑 Key Moments


1. Brevis fireworks: His 53 off 26 lifted SA beyond 170 despite wickets falling regularly.


2. Marsh power-hitting: A captain’s knock with fearless sixes kept Australia alive.


3. Bosch’s breakthrough: His double strike in the middle overs put SA in control.


4. Maxwell’s composure: Stayed unbeaten, maneuvering strike cleverly in the last 4 overs.


5. Thriller finish: With 4 needed off 2 balls, Maxwell smashed a boundary and finished the chase with 1 ball left.



🏆 Series Summary


1st T20I: South Africa won (1–0)

2nd T20I: Australia bounced back (1–1)

3rd T20I: Australia held nerve in a thriller to seal 2–1



🌟 Awards


Player of the Match: Glenn Maxwell (62* off 36, match-winning knock)


Player of the Series: Mitchell Marsh (consistent runs across the series + leadership)


FAQ's


Q1. Who won the AUS vs SA 3rd T20I 2025?

Australia won by 2 wickets, chasing down 173 with one ball to spare.


Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?

Glenn Maxwell was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 62 runs off 36 balls.


Q3. Who top-scored for South Africa?

Dewald Brevis scored 53 off 26 balls, the highest for South Africa.


Q4. What was the series result?

Australia won the 3-match T20I series 2-1.


Q5. Which bowlers impressed in the match?

Corbin Bosch (3/26) for South Africa and Adam Zampa (2/24) for Australia delivered key spells.