Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
Mitchell Marsh has led from the front in the series (Twitter)
After thrashing South Africa comprehensively in the opening two T20 internationals, the mighty Australians now face them in the dead rubber. The third and final game of the series takes place on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at Kingsmead in Durban at 5.30 PM IST. Notably, the two sides will then participate in a five-match one-day international series which will give them a chance to start their respective preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the encounter.
Talking about the second T20I, the home side batted first and posted a competitive total of 164/8 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Aiden Markram scored 49 off 38 while youngster Tristan Stubbs racked up 27 off 20. Seamers Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis picked up three wickets each for the visitors.
In reply, the Aussies made a mockery of the target as they completed the chase in just 14.5 overs with the loss of just two wickets. Captain Mitchell Marsh continued his rich vein of form by smashing an unbeaten 79 while opener Matthew Short amassed 66. The hosts will look for a consolation victory while Marsh and his men would hope for a whitewash.
SA vs AUS, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First) (Completed games)
South Africa: L-L-L-W-L
Australia: W-W-W-W-W
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The track at Kingsmead in Durban has been supportive to the batters. The Aussies chased down the target of 165 in the 15th over in the last game so expect another batting-friendly surface.
Kingsmead Stadium T20I Stats and Records
Matches: 17
South Africa Won: 5
Batting First Won: 8
Fielding First Won: 7
Tied: 1
No Result: 1
Highest Total: 226/6 by Australia vs South Africa (ongoing series)
Lowest Total: 73 by Kenya vs New Zealand in 2007
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Top Player Picks
Reeza Hendricks (SA)
- Opener Reeza Hendricks averages 31.43 in the T20I format
- The right-hander is joint-top with Quinton de Kock for hitting the most half-centuries (14) for the Proteas in the format
- Hendricks also struck 56 in the opening game of the ongoing series
Aiden Markram (SA)
- South Africa skipper Aiden Markram reached the landmark of 1000 T20I runs in the last match
- The right-hander is averaging 39.30 with nine half-centuries to his name
- Markram top-scored for his side last time out with his knock of 49
Mitchell Marsh (AUS)
- New Aussie captain Mitchell Marsh is going through a purple patch at no.3 in this format
- The right-handed player has struck 921 runs at an average of 44 with four fifties in that position since 2021
- Marsh is the leading run-getter of the current series with 171 runs in two innings which includes two unbeaten half-centuries
Matthew Short (AUS)
- Matthew Short got a start in the opening game with score of 20 off 11
- The right-handed opening batter finally came good in the last T20I with score of 66 off just 30
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If AUS bowls first | Mitchell Marsh | Travis Head |
| If AUS bats first | Matthew Short | Mitchell Marsh |
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Aussies have completely dominated the South Africans in the first two encounters. The Kangaroos will look for a clean sweep so load your Fantasy XI side with their players.
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Travis Head, Tim David
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott
Captain: Mitchell Marsh
Vice-captain: Matthew Short
SA: 4 Players, AUS: 7 Players
SA vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Tristan Stubbs
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Lizaad Williams, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-captain: Reeza Hendricks
SA: 6 Players, AUS: 5 Players
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