Australia vs. South Africa Prediction on August 16, 2025

Match info

Australia and South Africa are set for the third match of their Twenty20 International (T20I) series, which is scheduled to start on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the former hosting it at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns, Queensland. Play begins at 7 p.m. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, local time). It will provide both teams with valuable preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the major event for this fast-paced, entertaining format of men’s cricket.

Meeting statistics

Current form & play style: Australia

Australia enters the series decider riding high on momentum after a commanding win in the first T20I, powered by Tim David’s explosive 83-run onslaught, an innings that included 8 towering sixes. His aggressive style epitomizes Australia’s current mantra: “all guns blazing,” emboldened by full backing from their coaching staff.

However, the second T20I exposed vulnerabilities—despite David’s continued impressive run, the Australian bowlers were unable to contain Dewald Brevis, and Australia’s winning streak was halted by a heavy 53-run defeat. Even so, bookmakers in Australia gave the home side the role of the favorite here.

Current form & playing style: South Africa

The “Proteas” responded with a statement performance in the second match, anchored by Brevis’ explosive 125* off just 56 deliveries—a maiden T20I century that shattered multiple records and jolted the series back to parity.

As a team, South Africa displayed aggressive batting from the top order, backed by disciplined, clever bowling changes and sharp fielding to stifle Australia’s chase.

Head-to-head

As of now, the 2 teams have faced each other 27 times in T20Is, with Australia emerging victorious in 18 matches, while South Africa has won 9. Prior to South Africa’s win in the second match of the ongoing series, Australia had won 4 in a row, showcasing a recent edge in this rivalry.

Match analytics

Australia still holds firepower—especially with Tim David—but the shift in momentum suggests backing Brevis and his side could be prudently strategic. Given how tightly poised the contest is and the contrasting styles, the win of South Africa may offer good value since they responded emphatically in T20I #2 and will ride that confidence into the decider.

Tip: 1x2: South Africa at 3.025 odds on 22bet.