Glenn Maxwell’s 62* Guides Australia to Thrilling Win Over South Africa in Cairns
Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 62 off 36 balls helped Australia edge South Africa by two wickets in the 3rd T20I at Cairns, sealing victory with just one ball left.
Match Summary
Australia and South Africa produced a nail-biting finish in the 3rd T20I at Cairns on August 16, 2025. Chasing 173, Australia held their nerve to win by two wickets with only one delivery remaining. The star of the evening was Glenn Maxwell, who stayed unbeaten on 62 from 36 balls, steering his side home after early setbacks.
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Key Highlights
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South Africa Innings: 172/7 in 20 overs
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Dewald Brevis top-scored with a blistering 53 off 26, hitting one four and six sixes.
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Rassie van der Dussen anchored with 38 not out off 26.
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Nathan Ellis (3/31) and Adam Zampa (2/24) were Australia’s best bowlers.
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Australia Innings: 173/8 in 19.5 overs
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Mitchell Marsh provided a strong start with 54 off 37, striking five sixes.
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Maxwell played a match-winning knock of 62 not out from 36 deliveries with eight fours and two sixes.
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Corbin Bosch (3/26) and Kagiso Rabada (2/32) made Australia fight till the very end.
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Turning Point
At one stage, Australia slipped to 122/6, losing Marsh, Green, and David in quick succession. The chase looked shaky until Maxwell took charge. His calculated hitting, especially against South Africa’s spinners and death bowlers, swung the momentum back in Australia’s favor.
Final Overs Drama
With the game hanging in balance, Maxwell guided the chase expertly. Australia required 10 runs off the last six balls. Despite losing quick wickets in the 18th over, Maxwell kept his cool and struck the winning runs with just one ball to spare.
Conclusion
This victory gave Australia a 2–1 lead in the series and once again highlighted Glenn Maxwell’s ability to finish high-pressure games. For South Africa, Brevis’ explosive innings and Bosch’s breakthrough bowling stood out, but they fell just short.