AUS vs SA Match Prediction 3rd ODI: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Australia And South Africa?
Mackay hosts the series finale as Australia look to avoid a 3-0 whitewash under Mitchell Marsh, while Bavuma-led Proteas chase a clean sweep
Australia will face South Africa in the 3rd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
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The ODI series between Australia and South Africa reaches its conclusion in Mackay on Sunday, with the hosts desperately seeking a consolation win to avoid a 3-0 whitewash.
Australia’s decision to rest senior pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc has backfired, leaving the attack without its usual bite. After claiming the T20I series 2-1, the Aussies have struggled in the ODIs losing the first game in Cairns by 98 runs and the second in Mackay by 84 runs. Under stand-in skipper Mitchell Marsh, they’ll need a much-improved showing with both bat and ball to salvage pride.
South Africa, meanwhile, have been clinical across both matches. Their bowlers have dictated terms, while captain Temba Bavuma returns after missing the second ODI. Bavuma’s half-century in the series opener set the tone, and with his leadership back in the mix, the Proteas will be determined to complete a clean sweep before heading home.
With Australia’s middle-order misfiring and South Africa smelling a rare ODI whitewash on Australian soil, the final clash promises intensity. The hosts will hope for a turnaround, but the Proteas carry all the momentum into Sunday’s decider.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI |
| Date | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar & Fancode (app and website) |
Probable Playing XI
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (Wicket-keeper), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (Wicket-keeper), Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
AUS vs SA Pitch Report for 3rd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025 at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
The Great Barrier Reef Arena is a rare venue for men’s cricket, last used in the 1992 World Cup, making its pitch behaviour tough to forecast. With only limited women’s internationals and domestic games to go by, analysts lack a reliable sample. Given Marsh’s earlier call in Cairns backfired when spin dominated, he may lean towards batting first this time if the toss goes his way.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records ahead of 3rd ODI of South Africa tour of Australia, 2025
| Matches Played | 112 |
| Won by Australia | 51 |
| Won by South Africa | 57 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 3 |
AUS vs SA 3rd ODI Predicted Score
- 1st Innings Score: 270-290 Runs
- 3rd Innings Score: 250-270 Runs
AUS vs SA Result Prediction
Australia is expected to win the 3rd ODI, with a 64% probability of victory in this match.
