SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: 3rd T20I Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for South Africa vs Australia Dream11 Team

Published on: Sep 2, 2023 12:34 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 2, 2023 4:06 pm IST

Match 3 of the South Africa vs Australia T20I 2023 will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban 3rd September 2023 at 5:30 PM IST.

Here’s the SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction to make your fantasy team.

Australia vs South Africa, Match 3 of the South Africa vs Australia T20I 2023

3rd September, 5:30 PM IST

Kingsmead, Durban

Form Guide

Australia – W W W W W
South Africa – L L L W L

South Africa vs Australia Match Preview

South Africa and Australia will play against each other in the third and final match of the South Africa vs Australia T20I 2023, to be held at Kingsmead, Durban on 3rd September, 5:30 PM IST onwards.

Australia has already sealed the T20I series after successfully chasing 164, leaving South Africa nothing to lose in the last SA vs AUS T20I. First, Australia managed to restrict South Africa at 164/8, thanks to Sean Abbot (22/3) and Nathan Ellis (25/3) who together grabbed 6 wickets at an economy of just under 6.  And then, easily chased the total in just under 15 overs, owing to fireworks from Matthew Short (66 off 30) and Mitchell Marsh (79 off 39).

Now that SA has nothing to lose in the series, they can exhibit their best show to end the series on a winning note.

Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead, Durban is still good for batting. Bowlers who can bowl a tight length can good get results.

Of the 17 T20I played here, 8 were won by the team batting first while 7 were won by the chasing team. The remaining two are a tie and no result. The average score here is around 133, with the highest innings score being 218/4. The highest score chased here now is 164 by Australia in the last match.

Last result at the venue

The last game at the venue between England and South Africa was won by Australia (168/2) defeating South Africa (164/8) with 8 wickets and 31 balls remaining.

SA Playing 11

  1. Reeza Hendricks
  2. Temba Bavuma
  3. Rassie van der Dussen
  4. Aiden Markram (c)
  5. Dewald Brevis
  6. Tristan Stubbs †
  7. Bjorn Fortuin/ Keshav Maharaj
  8. Gerald Coetzee
  9. Lungi Ngidi
  10. Lizaad Williams
  11. Tabraiz Shamsi

 

South Africa Team News

  • Keshav Maharaj may come in for Bjorn Fortun
  • Marco Jansen has been released from the squad to take part in his sister’s wedding.
  • Sisanda Magala and Wayne Parnell may not be available due to injuries.
  • The remaining playing 11 may remain the same.

SA Key Players

Aiden Markram T20I Career

Aiden Markram is the only player for the SA who’s been consistent. It is because of his patience that SA could achieve a respectable score of 164 in the 2nd T20I.

Batting

Innings Runs Highest Score Strike Rate Last 5 T20I performances Captain or Vice captain choice
32 1022 70 148.54 49, 7, 35*, 38*, 14, 17

Bowling

Innings Wickets Best Strike Rate Last 5 T20I performances Captain or Vice captain choice
15 8 3/21 21.7 0/13, DNB, 1/21, 0/22, DNB, 1/16

Lizaad Williams

Lizaad Williams is a promising medium fast bowler, who has performed well in this SA vs AUS T20I series. A wicket after every 13 balls shows his talent. And, he is expected to do well in the penultimate T20I match as well.

Bowling

Innings Wickets Best Strike Rate Last 5 T20I performances Captain or Vice captain choice
8 13 3/35 13.6 1/17, 3/44, 2/30, 0/31, 2/39

 

AUS Playing 11

  1. Matthew Short
  2. Travis Head
  3. Mitchell Marsh (c)
  4. Josh Inglis †
  5. Marcus Stoinis
  6. Tim David
  7. Aaron Hardie
  8. Sean Abbott
  9. Nathan Ellis
  10. Tanveer Sangha/Adam Zampa
  11. Jason Behrendorff

Australia Team News

  • After resting in the second T20I, Tanveer Sangha may come in place of unimpressive Zampa.
  • Otherwise, the playing 11 is expected to remain the same.

AUS Key Players

Mitchell Marsh Stats T20I Career

Mitchell Marsh is in tremendous form this year. An unbeaten 92*, followed 79 not-out for a winning cause make him a key player for this game as well.

Batting

Innings Runs Highest Score Strike Rate Last 5 T20 performances Captain or Vice captain choice
46 1257 92* 133.29 79*, 92*, 45, 28, 17, 16 Captain

 Marcus Stoinis Stats T20I Career

Though Marcus didn’t get a chance to open his arms in the 2nd T20I against SA, it’s difficult to keep him away from action for long. Get ready for some powershow in the final T20I.

Batting

Innings Runs Highest Score Strike Rate Last 5 T20 performances Captain or Vice captain choice
43 809 78 146.02 DNB, 6, 25, 35, 59*,

Bowling

Innings Wickets Best Strike Rate Last 5 T20I performances Captain or Vice captain choice
30 21 3/18 21.2 DNB, 3/18, 0/26, 1/6, 0/17,

Who will win today match between South Africa vs Australia (South Africa vs Australia T20I 2023)?

Australia has once again exploited the vulnerability of the hosts, sealing the series with an invincible 2-0 margin in the 3-match series. While the winning streak of Australia is continued, South Africa has now four losses in a row.

In view of the recent form of both teams, Australia looks like the favorite to win the final game and clean sweep the T20I SA vs AUS series.

SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: T Stubbs

Batsmen: R Hendricks, T Bavuma, T David,

All-rounder: M Marsh, A Markram, M Stoinis

Bowlers: N Ellis, J Behrendorff, S Abbott, L Williams

 

Who are Best Captain Options for SA VS AUS Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: M Marsh, R Hendricks

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Marcus, Stoinis, A Markram

 

What are SA VS AUS Fantasy Tips?

  • Australian players in the ratio of 7:4 is a better bet.
  • Make way for all-rounders like M Marsh, M Stoinis, M Short
  • The Aussie openers are doing well in this series.
  • The current form holds the key.

Where to watch SA vs AUS Live?

The match will stream live on Disney+Hotstar and Fan Code.

 

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