The third and final T20I between Australia and South Africa, a series decider, takes place on Saturday with the series tied 1-1
The match is part of preparations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup
Get live ball-by-ball commentary and updates here
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final T20I, a series decider between Australia and South Africa. With the series tied 1-1, both sides clash on Saturday with the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, making this match a key preparation battle. In the opener in Darwin, Tim David’s blazing 83 helped Australia post 178, but South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka claimed four wickets to bowl them out for 161, despite Ryan Rickelton’s 71. The second T20 saw the Proteas hit back as Dewald Brevis smashed 125* off 56 balls to set 218/7. Australia were bowled out for 165, with David scoring 50, as South Africa’s Maphaka again starred with three wickets. Get ball-by-ball commentary right here.
Australia Vs South Africa LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Australia Vs South Africa LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Toss Update And Playing XIs
Australia have won the toss and opted to bowl first.
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
Australia Vs South Africa LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Streaming Info
When to watch Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I?
The Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I will be played on Saturday, 16 August at 2:45 pm IST.
Where to watch Australia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I?
The Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Australia Vs South Africa LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Squads
Australia: Mitchell Marsh(C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(WK), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen
South Africa: Aiden Markram(C), Ryan Rickelton(WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Prenelan Subrayen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kwena Maphaka
