AUS vs SA LIVE Cricket Score, 1st ODI: Dewald Brevis's ODI debut on the cards
Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrates his half century during the T20 cricket international between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (Darren England/AAPImage via AP)
Glenn Maxwell's 36-ball 62 helped Australia to clinch a nail-biter against South Africa in the third of the three-match series at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Saturday. The hosts thus sealed a 2-1 victory in the three-match T20I series.
Earlier, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Dewald Brevis chipped in with a 26-ball 53 to help South Africa get to 172/7. Nathan Ellis was the pick of the bowlers for Australia with three wickets.
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