Australia under Mitchell Marsh (Source: X)
After clinching the series on the back of some strong performances and a class show, Australia will again run into South Africa for the third and final T20I of the series to be played at Kingsmead, Durban on 3rd September.
SA vs AUS: Team Previews
South Africa
South Africa would be upset with the kind of show they have put in until now but would be looking to bounce back from the low, they are currently in without their first-choice players. In the previous game, it was another disappointment for the batting department as they barely managed a par score.
Further, the bowling was demolished by the Australian batting powerhouse as their struggle was ended within 15 overs. South Africa's skipper Aiden Markram will surely be coming in with a solid plan this time around as they play for pride.
Australia
Stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh has presented his side with a clear picture and it was evident after their performances in the first two games. The batting has clicked and more so the bowling that has done wonders for them in this series. The Big Bash League (BBL) stars have shone brightly in the series with plenty of other positives.
Meanwhile, Marsh himself has been in top-notch form with a powerful 92 in the first and a commanding 79 in the second as he remained unbeaten in both encounters taking them to victories. Nathan Ellis and Sean Abbott will again be crucial with the ball after their spell that contained three wickets each.
SA vs AUS: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date and Time | September 3, 5:30 PM IST |
Venue | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban |
Live Streaming and Broadcast | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar and FanCode |
SA vs AUS: Kingsmead Pitch Report
Just like the previous game, this pitch will be heaven for pacers especially if you hit the deck. Although, batters are going to have decent outings with power-hitters enjoying their time in the centre. The average score here is likely to be around 150 which means the winning total will have to be in excess of 170.
SA vs AUS: Probable Playing 11
South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams and Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Jason Behrendorff
SA vs AUS: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper | Tristan Stubbs |
Batters | Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Tim David |
All-Rounders | Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Aiden Markram |
Bowlers | Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis |
Captain | Mitchell Marsh |
Vice-Captain | Marcus Stoinis |
SA vs AUS: Winner Prediction
With the odds stacked against the Proteas, they are very much capable of returning the favour. However, the Aussies have proved to be too powerful for the hosts, hence, they are likely to win and whitewash the three-match series.