Watch Australia vs. South Africa in the Third Round of T20 in 2025 – Live Stream and TV Schedule

The third and decisive match of the T20 series between Australia and South Africa, which will take place at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on Saturday, August 16, 2025, marks a turning point in the three-match series.

Australia secured a victory in the first match, extending their record-breaking nine-match winning streak in T20 internationals. However, South Africa bounced back with a powerful and impressive performance in the second match hosted in Darwin, breaking records and setting the stage for a thrilling and decisive encounter in Cairns.

Australia's elite T20 players returned for this series, including Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, and Matt Short, after missing the 5-0 series win against West Indies in the Caribbean. The host team currently possesses significant strength in T20, having secured 22 wins out of 26 matches before the start of this series.

For the South Africa national team, this series is a unique opportunity. The visitors are using these matches to give some reserve players a chance to appear and gain experience, especially since they have 16 more T20 matches scheduled after this series, leading up to the upcoming World Cup in T20.

Nevertheless, the visiting team still possesses extensive experience thanks to the presence of many of its prominent players, including captain Aiden Markram, and fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi. The bowling attack also includes the promising 19-year-old left-arm fast bowler Kwena Maphaka. In his T20 international debut in December, one of his deliveries reached 151.6 km/h (94.75 mph), highlighting his exceptional talent.

How to Watch the Decisive T20 Series Match Between Australia and South Africa in Cairns

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How to Watch Australia vs. South Africa T20 Live Stream in the USA:

Cricket streaming service Willow TV is the dedicated destination for watching the Australia vs. South Africa T20 series in the United States. If this channel is not part of your cable package, you can follow Willow's coverage through Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans, starting from $10 per month.

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How to Watch Australia vs. South Africa Live Stream in the UK:

The Australia vs. South Africa T20 series is broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK, and today's match will be aired on TNT4. To access TNT Sports, you will either need to add it to your TV package, or you can subscribe to a standalone subscription via Discovery+, which costs £30.99 per month or more.

How to Watch Australia vs. South Africa Live Stream in India:

Disney Star, currently known as JioHotstar, holds the broadcasting rights for Australia's international cricket matches in India. Subscriptions start from 149 rupees ($1.70) for 3 months, but the optimal choice is to purchase their premium plan at 299 rupees per month, which is ad-free and allows streaming on four devices simultaneously.

How to Watch Australia vs. South Africa Live Stream in Australia:

The Australia vs. South Africa T20 series will be broadcast on Fox Sports 501, available as part of the Foxtel package in Australia. However, the most cost-effective option is the specialized sports streaming service Kayo Sports, with prices starting from $30 per month after taking advantage of their introductory one-month offer or a 7-day free trial.

How to Watch Australia vs. South Africa Live Stream in South Africa:

SuperSport owns the broadcasting rights for the Australia vs. South Africa T20 series in South Africa. You can access SuperSport via satellite on DStv or through DStv Now, their streaming platform that provides wireless access to various SuperSport channels.

Questions and Answers About the Australia vs. South Africa T20 Series in 2025:

What is the Schedule for the Australia vs. South Africa T20 Series?

• August 10: First T20 match, Marrara Oval, Darwin – Australia won by 17 runs.
• August 12: Second T20 match, Marrara Oval, Darwin – South Africa won by 53 runs.
• August 16: Third T20 match, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns.

When Does the Match Start?

The match is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM AEST / 10:15 AM BST / 5:15 AM ET.

Australia and South Africa Squads for the Third T20 Match:

• Australia:
• Travis Head
• Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
• Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)
• Cameron Green
• Tim David
• Glenn Maxwell
• Aaron Hardie
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Nathan Ellis
• Adam Zampa
• Josh Hazlewood

• South Africa:
• Aiden Markram (Captain)
• Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper)
• Leus du Plooy
• Dewald Brevis
• Tristan Stubbs
• Rassie van der Dussen
• Corbin Bosch
• Senuran Muthusamy
• Kagiso Rabada
• Kwena Maphaka
• Lungi Ngidi

What Happened in the First T20 Match?

Australia batted first for the first time in seven T20 internationals and slumped to 75-6, but recovered to score 178 thanks to Tom David's 83 runs, which included eight sixes. However, this was the first time they were bowled out by South Africa in their 26 T20 international encounters. Kwena Maphaka, aged 19 years and 124 days, became the youngest full-member nation player to take four wickets in T20 internationals. Australia had never successfully defended such a low total against South Africa before, but they did so this time to give Mitchell Marsh his 22nd win out of 25 matches as captain.

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What Happened in the Second T20 Match?

South Africa ended Australia's winning streak in record-breaking fashion. The Proteas scored 218-7, their highest total against Australia, and 22-year-old Dewald Brevis's 125* is the highest individual T20 international score for South Africa and the highest T20 international score in Australia. The visitors then bowled out Australia for 165 runs.

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