AUS vs SA: Predicted playing XI for 3rd T20I

Australia and South Africa will take on each other in the decider of the 3 match T20I series at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on 16th August. The series is poised on 1-1 and the third game promises to be a thrilling affair. The first game was won by Australia as they emerged victorious by 17 runs.

South Africa made a resounding comeback in the second game as they beat the high on momentum Australia by 53 runs. This will be the final T20I series before the ODI series kickstarts. After this game there will be three ODI series fixture before South Africa boards flight back home. For the final game, there might be some forced changes and some tactical changes.

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Aaron Hardie to replace Mitchell Owen

As Mitchell Owen was hit on his helmet in the last game, Aaron Hardie might walk into the playing XI. It is worth noting that, Owen was concussed as one of the deliveries from Kagiso Rabada landed on his helmet after taking a edge from his bat.

Australia’s predicted playing XI

Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann.

South Africa’s predicted playing XI

Aiden Markram (capt), Ryan Rickelton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka