AUS vs SA Match Prediction, 3rd T20I (16th August): Head to Head, Toss Analysis, Weather & Pitch Report

Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20I match of South Africa tour of Australia 2025 on 16th August will be played at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, 2:45 PM IST.

Australia will look to bounce back after a mixed start to the series, having lost the previous match by 53 runs despite chasing a challenging 219. Tim David has been the standout performer with the bat, scoring 133 runs in 2 matches, while Ben Dwarshuis and Josh Hazlewood have impressed with the ball.

Meanwhile, South Africa come into this fixture with high confidence after their dominant win in the last game. Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton have been in fine touch, scoring 127 and 85 runs respectively, while Kwena Maphaka has been exceptional with 7 wickets in 2 matches. SA will aim to seal the series with another strong all-round performance.

AUS vs SA Weather & Pitch Report

The pitch at Cazaly's Stadium offers balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers, with pace and spin bowling rated as average. Batting is expected to be steady, making it important for top-order players to set the tone early. Teams chasing could have a slight advantage if conditions remain stable under lights.

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Australia

L W W W W

• 12.08.25 02:45 PM

  AUS vs SA 2025
  Australia

  South Africa

  (17.4) 165/10

  (20.0) 218/7

  L
  South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs
• 10.08.25 02:45 PM

  AUS vs SA 2025
  Australia

  South Africa

  (20.0) 178/10

  (20.0) 161/9

  W
  Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs
• 29.07.25 04:30 AM

  WI vs AUS
  West Indies

  Australia

  (19.4) 170/10

  (17.0) 173/7

  W
  Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets
• 27.07.25 04:30 AM

  WI vs AUS
  West Indies

  Australia

  (20.0) 205/9

  (19.2) 206/7

  W
  Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets
• 26.07.25 04:30 AM

  WI vs AUS
  West Indies

  Australia

  (20.0) 214/4

  (16.1) 215/4

  W
  Australia beat West Indies by 6 wickets

South Africa

W L L L W

• 12.08.25 02:45 PM

  AUS vs SA 2025
  Australia

  South Africa

  (17.4) 165/10

  (20.0) 218/7

  W
  South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs
• 10.08.25 02:45 PM

  AUS vs SA 2025
  Australia

  South Africa

  (20.0) 178/10

  (20.0) 161/9

  L
  Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs
• 26.07.25 04:30 PM

  ICCTRIS
  New Zealand

  South Africa

  (20.0) 180/5

  (20.0) 177/6

  L
  New Zealand beat South Africa by 3 runs
• 22.07.25 04:30 PM

  ICCTRIS
  New Zealand

  South Africa

  (15.5) 135/3

  (20.0) 134/8

  L
  New Zealand beat South Africa by 7 wickets
• 20.07.25 04:30 PM

  ICCTRIS
  Zimbabwe

  South Africa

  (20.0) 144/6

  (17.2) 145/3

  W
  South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets

Australia have shown mixed form in recent outings, with their batting needing more consistency.

South Africa's top-order has been firing, giving them the edge in high-scoring matches.

Head-to-Head

Australia lead the rivalry with 7 wins, while South Africa have claimed 3 victories.

AUS vs SA Today Match Prediction

Australia have a slight edge (51%) over South Africa (49%). While South Africa's batting unit with Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton is in explosive form, Australia will bank on home conditions and power-hitters like Tim David and Travis Head to swing the game in their favour. The bowling duel between Kwena Maphaka's pace and Josh Hazlewood's accuracy could be decisive.

What to Expect:

Australia's Plan: Tim David and Travis Head must anchor and accelerate the innings, while Hazlewood and Dwarshuis will aim to strike early to remove SA's top order.

South Africa's Plan: Brevis and Rickelton will look to dominate the powerplay, with Maphaka targeting Australia's middle order using pace and bounce.

Predicted Scores:

Australia Batting First: 175–195

South Africa Batting First: 170–190

Toss:

The captain winning the toss may choose to bowl first to exploit any early movement, but batting first and posting 180+ could still be a winning strategy on this pitch.

AUS vs SA Final Result:

Australia to win by 5 wickets. The combination of home advantage and Hazlewood's disciplined bowling could tip the balance their way.