Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first at Cazaly's Stadium
The T20I series is tied 1-1 with Australia winning the first match and South Africa the second
Both teams clash in the final T20I to decide the series winner
Australia take on South Africa in the series-deciding third and final T20I at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Saturday, August 16. Get toss update and playing XIs right here.
The T20I series between Australia and South Africa is locked at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. In the opening match at Darwin, Australia posted a competitive 178, with Tim David playing a crucial counter-attacking innings of 50+ to rescue his side from 75 for 6. The bowlers then stepped up to restrict South Africa to 161 for 9, giving the hosts a 17-run victory.
South Africa responded emphatically in the second T20I at the same venue, posting a massive 218 for 7 in their 20 overs, powered by a stunning century from Dewald Brevis. Australia struggled in the chase and were bowled out for 165 in just 17.4 overs, leaving the series tied and all eyes on the final, series-deciding match.
Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I live blog and streaming info.
Australia Vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Toss Update
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa.
Australia Vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Playing XIs
South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Josh Inglis(w), Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
