South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 – AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Today’s 3rd ODI – Betting Tips, Head to Head, Captain Choices, Predicted Playing XI & Injury Updates 

AUS vs SA Prediction for South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 3rd ODI Preview: The South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 tour kicked off on 10th August, and today is going to be the last match of the ODI series between the two. After competing in the T20s, the teams faced each other in the ODI format of the game during the bilateral tour. The 3rd ODI match of the South Africa tour of Australia will see Australia face visiting South Africa on Sunday, August 24, at 10:00 AM

Australia started the ODI series with full confidence after winning the T20s, but South Africa came in desperate to bounce back. They showed that hunger right from the start of the match and pulled it off a strong win in Cairns.  They have bounced back strongly to win the ODI leg with back-to-back victories. Their dominance has been clear, with wins by 98 and 84 runs in Cairns and Mackay, respectively. In the second ODI, Ngidi led the way with five wickets, supported by Burger’s early strikes. Australia’s top order fell cheaply again, and though Inglis played a fighting knock and Green added 35, the rest of the lineup collapsed under pressure.

This game is nothing less than a formality for both teams. Coming into this match, both teams would be looking for a win, and for different reasons,  SA would look to ultimately be crowned as the champions of the series, while the hosts would look for a respectful end to the bilateral leg. AUS would seek redemption from the last match series defeat, while SA would be looking for a win to maintain their winning streak. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The AUS vs SA match is scheduled at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, on Sunday, 24th August, starting at 10:00 AM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.

AUS vs SA Match Details, 3rd ODI South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

Australia vs South Africa Head to Head Records

AUS vs SA South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 Last 5 Match Record

AUS vs SA Weather and Pitch Report

Pitch Report

The pitch at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay has a batting-friendly surface with scores around 280-290 considered competitive. The surface generally offers good bounce and carry, which allows batters to play their shots with confidence. Early in the innings, Pacers might find some swing and seam movement, especially in humid conditions, but the pitch tends to settle down as the match progresses.

Spinners could play a role in the middle overs, as the smaller boundaries give them a chance if they use variations smartly. Historically, team chasing has enjoyed success at this venue, making the toss an important factor.

Weather Report

AUS vs SA 3rd ODI South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 Ground Stats

AUS vs SA Predicted Playing XI

Australia Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

AUS vs SA Team News and Players Injury Update

No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they are made available, we will update here.

AUS vs SA Team Squad

Australia Squad: 

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly

South Africa Squad: 

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius

AUS vs SA Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices

South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among fans and fantasy platforms. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your today’s teams today for small and grand leagues.

• Mitchell Marsh
• Ryan Rickelton
• Josh Inglis
• Keshav Maharaj

Who will win the AUS vs SA 3rd ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025

As per our analysis and game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of AUS winning this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team will likely win the 3rd ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SA’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So, please analyze on your part and then invest.

Who will win Today’s toss between AUS vs SA 3rd ODI 

As we head into the 3rd ODI of the South Africa tour of Australia, 2025, between Australia and South Africa, all eyes will be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, Australia(AUS) appear more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and an early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.

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