South Africa’s 2025 tour of Australia will come to an end on August 24. The third ODI of the series will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
South Africa have dominated the ongoing ODI series and wrapped it up with two matches in a row. After losing the T20I battle, the Proteas have responded strongly and now have the chance to complete a rare 3-0 sweep in Australia.
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, are going through a rough patch in this format. Once known for their strength at home, they are now staring at the possibility of a whitewash on their own soil. Their batting has failed as South Africa’s bowlers have kept them on the back foot. This is now their fourth straight ODI series defeat.
The visitors have been clinical in both matches. Keshav Maharaj starred with the ball in the first ODI with a five-wicket haul. Lungi Ngidi repeated the feat in the second fixture. Consistent batting performances have backed up the bowling effort, helping South Africa earn convincing wins by 98 and 84 runs in the two games played so far.
Australia vs South Africa Pitch Report: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay hosted men’s international cricket after more than thirty years since it last did so. The ground was the stage for the second ODI between Australia and South Africa, and there was plenty of curiosity about how the pitch played. Bowlers dominated the contest. South Africa had to work hard to score 277 runs in the first innings. Australia bundled out at just 193 runs while chasing. The surface is expected to behave the same in the third ODI.
Australia vs South Africa Weather Report
As per the weather forecast, there is 0 per cent chance of rain in Mackay on Sunday. Rain is not expected to interrupt the third ODI between Australia and South Africa. The average temperature will be 21 to 25 degrees Celsius during the match.
Australia vs South Africa Squads
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen.
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