📌 Match Overview
Australia edged past South Africa by 2 wickets with 1 ball remaining in the 3rd T20I at Cairns on August 16, 2025, to clinch the series 2-1. It was a nail-biting finish, with Glenn Maxwell’s heroic 62 (36)* ensuring Australia’s victory after Dewald Brevis’ explosive knock gave South Africa a strong total.
- Result: Australia 173/8 (19.5 overs) beat South Africa 172/7 (20 overs)
- Series: Australia won the 3-match T20I series 2-1
💥 Brevis Show: Another Fifty and 4 Sixes in One Over
Young sensation Dewald Brevis once again lit up the game with a breathtaking 53 off 26 balls, including 4 sixes in a single over. His fearless hitting against Nathan Ellis reminded fans why he is called ‘Baby AB’.
- Strike rate: 203.84 🚀
- Boundaries: 1 four & 6 sixes
- Highlight: Turned the game in South Africa’s favor during the middle overs.
👑 Maxwell the Match Winner for Australia
When Australia were under pressure at 88/4, Glenn Maxwell rose to the occasion. His unbeaten 62 off 36 balls changed the momentum. With 8 fours and 2 sixes, Maxwell kept calm under pressure and guided Australia home in the final over.
- Match-winning knock under high pressure
- Played smart cricket, rotating strike & punishing loose balls
- Rightly declared MVP of the match 🌟
🔥 Captain Marsh Leads from the Front
Skipper Mitchell Marsh gave Australia a strong start with a quick 54 (37 balls). His innings included 3 fours and 5 sixes, putting early pressure on South Africa.
- Partnership with Travis Head ensured a fast powerplay.
- Marsh continues his consistent T20 form in 2025.
🎯 South Africa’s Bowling: Rabada & Bosch Shine
Despite the loss, Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch bowled with heart.
- Rabada: 2/32 (4 overs) including key wickets of Tim David & Aaron Hardie
- Bosch: 3/26 (4 overs) – deadly in the death overs
- Maphaka: showed promise with 2/36 despite being expensive
Still, South Africa’s spinners struggled, conceding boundaries under pressure.
📊 Match Turning Points
- Brevis’ 4 sixes in one over – shifted momentum to SA.
- Marsh’s half-century – ensured Australia stayed in chase.
- Maxwell’s finishing heroics – sealed the thriller.
- Rabada’s double strike – kept SA alive until the 19th over.
- Final over pressure – Australia needed 11 off 6 balls, Maxwell held his nerve.
🏟️ Series Summary
- 1st T20I: Australia dominated with bat & ball.
- 2nd T20I: South Africa bounced back strongly.
- 3rd T20I: Thriller, decided in the last over.
Final Series Result: Australia win 2-1 🏆
🌍 What This Means for Both Teams
- Australia: 10th series win in their last 12 T20I assignments. Maxwell & Marsh in top form.
- South Africa: Brevis is emerging as their new superstar. Bowling depth, however, remains a concern.
🎤 Fan Reactions on Social Media
- "Maxwell is still the Big Show 💥🔥"
- "Dewald Brevis is the future of South Africa cricket 🦁🇿🇦"
- "What a series! Proper entertainment. T20 cricket at its best 🎯"
- "Rabada deserved to be on the winning side tonight!"
❓ FAQs
Q1: Who was the Man of the Match in 3rd T20I?
👉 Glenn Maxwell for his unbeaten 62* match-winning knock.Q2: How many sixes did Dewald Brevis hit?
👉 He smashed 6 sixes, including 4 in one over.Q3: What was the final series result?
👉 Australia won the 3-match T20I series 2-1.Q4: Who was the top scorer of the match?
👉 Glenn Maxwell (62*) for Australia, Dewald Brevis (53) for South Africa.Q5: What’s next for both teams?
👉 Australia move towards their Pakistan series, while South Africa prepare for the Champions Trophy qualifiers.🏁 Final Thoughts
This was one of the best T20I thrillers of 2025! Both sides fought hard, but Maxwell’s calmness under pressure made the difference. Brevis showed why he is South Africa’s future star, while Marsh’s captaincy continues to shine. With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, both teams will take lessons from this epic clash.