Magnificent Maxwell sinks South Africa in nail-biting T20I series decider
Glenn Maxwell made 62 not out off 36 to win it with a ball to spare and two wickets in hand after Corbin Bosch took 3 for 26 to give South Africa a chance
16/08Result
3rd T20I (N), South Africa tour of Australia at Cairns, Aug 16 2025
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
173/8 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
16/08Result
3rd T20I (N), South Africa tour of Australia at Cairns, Aug 16 2025
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
173/8 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Owen, Morris, Short ruled out of South Africa series
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Preview
Australia in unfamiliar territory in T20I series decider against South Africa
Both sides weigh up extra spin options based off some spin success in the most recent ODI and BBL matches in Cairns in 2022