Australia won the T20 series against South Africa

• Australia won the third T20 match against South Africa with a score of 173-8.
• Glenn Maxwell was a key player, scoring 62 runs without getting out.
• The series concluded with a score of 2-1 in favor of Australia.

On August 16, 2025, in Cairns, Australia, the third match of the T20 series took place between the teams of Australia and South Africa. Australia secured victory with a score of 173-8 and concluded the series with a score of 2-1.

Glenn Maxwell was the hero of the match, scoring 62 runs without getting out in 36 balls. His performance helped the team win, despite Australia being in a precarious position, having scored 122-6 in the 14th over. For the win, they needed 12 runs in two overs, and Maxwell, with two powerful hits, secured the win with the ball left in hand.

South Africa started strong, scoring 172 runs, where young player Devald Brivis began with 53 runs off 26 balls. His performance included four sixes in one over, but his dismissal in the 12th over became a critical moment for the team.

Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh also showed great form, scoring 54 runs, but the team suffered a loss when the quick bowler from South Africa forced them to lose four key wickets in a short time.

After the match, the teams honored the memory of the former captain and Australian legend Bob Simpson, who passed away at the age of 89.

The upcoming matches between the teams will take place as part of the upcoming international meetings, which will start on Thursday.

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