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    AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20, South Africa Tour of Australia 2025

    Best Dream11 tips for Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20I at Cazalys Stadium, key players, squads, pitch analysis & fantasy predictions for August 16!
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    AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20, South Africa Tour of Australia 2025

    Australia (AUS) vs South Africa (SA), the 3rd T20 of the ongoing series is going to be played today at in Cairns. Currently, the series is levelled and the 3rd T20 will be the series decider. This article covers the Dream11 prediction, pitch report, team comparisons, fantasy tips and more for today’s match at Cazaly’s Stadium between the arch-rivals Australia and South Africa.

    1. Match Details

    MatchAustralia vs South Africa, 3rd T20I
    Date & TimeSaturday, August 16, 2025, 2:45PM IST (7:15PM local, 9:15AM GMT)
    VenueCazalys Stadium, Cairns
    Tournament NameSouth Africa tour of Australia 2025
    Match TypeT20I – 3rd match of the series
    Live StreamingJioHotstar, FanCode app & website, Kayo, Foxtel, ABC radio

    2. Probable Playing XIs & Squads

    Australia Probable XI

    • Travis Head
    • Mitchell Marsh (c)
    • Cameron Green
    • Tim David
    • Glenn Maxwell
    • Alex Carey (wk)
    • Aaron Hardie
    • Ben Dwarshuis
    • Sean Abbott
    • Adam Zampa
    • Josh Hazlewood

    Bench: Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann

    South Africa Probable XI

    • Aiden Markram (c)
    • Ryan Rickelton (wk)
    • Lhuan-dre Pretorius
    • Dewald Brevis
    • Tristan Stubbs
    • Rassie van der Dussen
    • Corbin Bosch
    • George Linde
    • Kagiso Rabada
    • Nqabayomzi Peter
    • Kwena Maphaka

    Bench: Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Senuran Muthusamy, Prenelan Subrayen

    3. Pitch Report

    AspectSummary
    Pitch TypeBatting-friendly early; some assistance for pacers before flattening out
    BehaviorGood bounce and swing in the powerplay; Spinners grip in middle overs; small boundaries
    Weather ImpactTropical, humid, slight chance of rain, high humidity (60-65%), 27–29°C
    Predicted ScoringHigh scoring; avg. 1st innings: 175–180; easier batting early, tougher chasing
    Key AdvicePacers favored early; spinners vital in later overs. Bowling first may expose chasing teams

    4. Team Comparison Table

    CriteriaAustraliaSouth Africa
    Head-to-head T20Is18 Wins9 Wins
    Last 5 T20I FormW,W,W,W,LW,L,L,L,W
    Points Table PositionLevel (Series 1-1)Level (Series 1-1)
    Key Batting StrengthsMarsh, Head, Tim David, MaxwellMarkram, Brevis, Rickelton, van der Dussen
    Key Bowling StrengthsZampa, Hazlewood, AbbottRabada, Bosch, Peter, Ngidi
    Expert Winning OddsNarrow edge to Australia, but SA confident

    5. Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

    Grand League Team

    RolePlayers
    BatsmenTravis Head, Tim David, Dewald Brevis, Rassie van der Dussen
    All-roundersMitchell Marsh (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC), Aiden Markram
    BowlersAdam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada, Josh Hazlewood
    Wicket-keeperRyan Rickelton

    Small League Team

    RolePlayers
    BatsmenTim David, Travis Head, Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram (VC)
    All-roundersMitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green
    BowlersAdam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada, Josh Hazlewood
    Wicket-keeperAlex Carey

    6. Top Fantasy Picks

    PlayerReason for Selection
    Mitchell MarshConsistent run scorer vs SA, reliable, all-rounder
    Tim DavidExplosive hitter, form in clutch situations
    Dewald BrevisCenturion in series, form, big-hitter ability
    Adam ZampaWicket-taker, vital in middle overs
    Kagiso RabadaEarly wickets, swing, experience
    Glenn MaxwellAll-round impact, aggression, fantasy upside
    Aiden MarkramLeadership, all-round skills, runs in top order
    Josh HazlewoodEarly swing, death accuracy
    Ryan RickeltonForm wicket-keeper, reliable runs
    Rassie van der DussenSolid, consistent anchor, builds innings

    7. Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

    PickReason
    Mitchell Marsh (C)In top form, all-round value, record vs South Africa
    Glenn Maxwell (VC)Explosive, contributes both with bat and ball
    Dewald Brevis (Alt)X-factor, can turn game, recent ton vs Australia
    Aiden Markram (Alt)All-rounder, leadership, ability to anchor or finish

    8. Fantasy Tips Section

    • The Cazalys Stadium pitch offers bounce and swing early; fast bowlers can exploit these, but spinners come into play as the match goes on.
    • Prioritize all-rounders like Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, and Aiden Markram for multipoint returns.
    • Wicket-keepers who bat higher up, such as Ryan Rickelton, provide higher fantasy potential.
    • Picking pacers for early overs and spinners for mid–late overs can maximize points in your team.
    • Consider form-based selections: Dewald Brevis and Tim David have recently produced big scores.
    • Captain pick: Marsh for consistency; Vice-captain: Maxwell for impact. Brevis is a risk-reward differential.
    • Chasing can be tougher; invest in top-order batters from the team batting first.
    • Watch out for weather updates: humidity may aid swing and impact scoring.
    • South African bowlers (Rabada, Ngidi, Peter) can be vital, especially if Australia’s middle order stutters.
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