South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20 Match Prediction 26 Feb 2020
Australia tour of South Africa, 2020
Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa
6.19
96/10 in 15.3
9.65
193/5 in 20.0
Australia
South Africa
6.19
96/10 in 15.3
Australia
9.65
193/5 in 20.0
Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Toss Winner - South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first
Australia beat South Africa by 97 runs
South Africa vs Australia cricket betting odds
SA
2.25
AUS
1.57
RSA vs AUS Prediction
Australia all set to grab hold of the 3-match series by 2-1!
- South Africa leveled the series 1-1 in the second T20I
- Quinton de Kock (70) was the top-scorer for South Africa in the second T20I
- David Warner (67) was the only positive for Australia in the batting unit
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Match Preview
South Africa bounced back in the second T20I and kept the series alive for the showdown at Newlands in what promises to be another exciting contest for the fans to witness. Batting first, the Protea posted a modest 158 runs on board, with de Kock (70) scoring the bulk of runs for his side in the must-win duel. In return, the Aussies could amass only 148, as the top-notch performances from Lungi Ngidi (3/41), Tabraiz Shamsi (0/17) and Anrich Nortje turned the tides in their favor.
Australia, on the other hand, didn’t bat to the potential in the last match which cost them the chance to grab hold of a win and the series. Nevertheless, they would be happy to see David Warner (66*) getting back into his aggressive form and would require the performances from Steve Smith, Alex Carey, and skipper Aaron Finch to ensure a successful chase for the Aussies in the must-win encounter.
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South Africa bounced back in the second T20I and kept the series alive for the showdown at Newlands in what promises to be another exciting contest for the fans to witness. Batting first, the Protea posted a modest 158 runs on board, with de Kock (70) scoring the bulk of runs for his side in the must-win duel. In return, the Aussies could amass only 148, as the top-notch performances from Lungi Ngidi (3/41), Tabraiz Shamsi (0/17) and Anrich Nortje turned the tides in their favor.
Australia, on the other hand, didn’t bat to the potential in the last match which cost them the chance to grab hold of a win and the series. Nevertheless, they would be happy to see David Warner (66*) getting back into his aggressive form and would require the performances from Steve Smith, Alex Carey, and skipper Aaron Finch to ensure a successful chase for the Aussies in the must-win encounter.
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Teams Preview
South Africa
Skipper Quinton de Kock, in particular, has been in red-hot form since the T20I series against England and with fellow batters, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen will ensure that the scoreboard ticks for Protea in the third T20I. Rassie van der Dussen with his 26-ball 37 played a vital role at a stage when the hosts were finding it hard to counter Australia’s pace prowess.
Faf du Plessis and David Miller are among the most experienced in a current lot of South African cricketers in terms of participation in the T20I matches. Although the duo hasn’t fired so far, one shouldn’t undermine them as they can get those extra 40-50 runs in a span of few deliveries when needed. Bowling wise, pacer Lungi Ngidi (3/41) was at his usual best and will be the go-to bowler for South Africa in the powerplays.
Kagiso Rabada (1/27) and Anrich Nortje (1/24) were in a good nick as well and with Ngidi, the trio will aim to capitalize on the wicket-taking in their initial spell. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has been delivering those unplayable deliveries at just the right intervals which makes him a key player for Protea in the middle-overs.
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Anrich Nortje, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, PJ van Biljon, Lungi Ngidi
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game
BatsmenR
B
4s
6s
SR
Q de Kock
70
47
5
4
148.94
R van der Dussen
37
26
2
2
142.31
F du Plessis
15
14
1
0
107.14
BowlersO
M
R
W
Econ
L Ngidi
4.0
0
41
3
10.25
K Rabada
4.0
0
27
1
6.75
A Nortje
4.0
0
24
1
6
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
L Ngidi
4.0
0
41
3
10.25
K Rabada
4.0
0
27
1
6.75
A Nortje
4.0
0
24
1
6
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South Africa Predicted Playing XI
Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Pite van Biljon, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia
Aaron Finch and Steven Smith couldn’t do much in the previous match and will be itching to score the winning runs for their side in the must-win encounter. David Warner with his 53-ball 66 held the innings from an end for the Aussies in the second T20I and will look to don a similar role in the coming feud. Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh have been silent with the bat, and it is about time the duo notch up impressive numbers.
In the bowling department, all eyes would be the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins as they will carry the onus of tearing through the rival lineup in the first few overs. With Kane Richardson showing finesse with his pace variations, the trio can be equally lethal in stopping the run flow in the slog overs. Adam Zampa might have been a bit expensive in the last outing, the team would still be reliant on his leg-breaks and googlies to wreak havoc in the middle overs.
Australia Actual Playing XI:
Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, KW Richardson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, David Warner, Adam Zampa
Australia Key Players From Previous Game
Batsmen
R
B
4s
6s
SR
D Warner
67
56
5
1
119.64
S Smith
29
26
1
1
111.54
A Finch
14
12
2
0
116.67
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
K Richardson
4.0
0
21
2
5.25
P Cummins
4.0
0
31
1
7.75
A Zampa
4.0
0
37
1
9.25
Bowlers
O
M
R
W
Econ
K Richardson
4.0
0
21
2
5.25
P Cummins
4.0
0
31
1
7.75
A Zampa
4.0
0
37
1
9.25
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Australia Predicted Playing XI
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
South Africa
Skipper Quinton de Kock, in particular, has been in red-hot form since the T20I series against England and with fellow batters, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen will ensure that the scoreboard ticks for Protea in the third T20I. Rassie van der Dussen with his 26-ball 37 played a vital role at a stage when the hosts were finding it hard to counter Australia’s pace prowess.
Faf du Plessis and David Miller are among the most experienced in a current lot of South African cricketers in terms of participation in the T20I matches. Although the duo hasn’t fired so far, one shouldn’t undermine them as they can get those extra 40-50 runs in a span of few deliveries when needed. Bowling wise, pacer Lungi Ngidi (3/41) was at his usual best and will be the go-to bowler for South Africa in the powerplays.
Kagiso Rabada (1/27) and Anrich Nortje (1/24) were in a good nick as well and with Ngidi, the trio will aim to capitalize on the wicket-taking in their initial spell. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has been delivering those unplayable deliveries at just the right intervals which makes him a key player for Protea in the middle-overs.
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Anrich Nortje, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, PJ van Biljon, Lungi Ngidi
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game
| Batsmen |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q de Kock | 70 | 47 | 5 | 4 | 148.94 |
| R van der Dussen | 37 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 142.31 |
| F du Plessis | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
| L Ngidi | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| K Rabada | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| A Nortje | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Ngidi | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| K Rabada | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| A Nortje | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Of Australia tour of South Africa, 2020
South Africa Predicted Playing XI
Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Pite van Biljon, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz ShamsiAustralia
Aaron Finch and Steven Smith couldn’t do much in the previous match and will be itching to score the winning runs for their side in the must-win encounter. David Warner with his 53-ball 66 held the innings from an end for the Aussies in the second T20I and will look to don a similar role in the coming feud. Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh have been silent with the bat, and it is about time the duo notch up impressive numbers.
In the bowling department, all eyes would be the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins as they will carry the onus of tearing through the rival lineup in the first few overs. With Kane Richardson showing finesse with his pace variations, the trio can be equally lethal in stopping the run flow in the slog overs. Adam Zampa might have been a bit expensive in the last outing, the team would still be reliant on his leg-breaks and googlies to wreak havoc in the middle overs.
Australia Actual Playing XI:
Aaron Finch, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, KW Richardson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, David Warner, Adam Zampa
Australia Key Players From Previous Game
| Batsmen |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Warner | 67 | 56 | 5 | 1 | 119.64 |
| S Smith | 29 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 111.54 |
| A Finch | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
| K Richardson | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| P Cummins | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| A Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Bowlers |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Richardson | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| P Cummins | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| A Zampa | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
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Australia Predicted Playing XI
David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam ZampaPitch And Weather Conditions
| Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00h | 18 | 0 mm. | 2.69 k/h | From: S | 7% |
| 03h | 18 | 0 mm. | 2.94 k/h | From: S | 13% |
| 06h | 19 | 0 mm. | 3.53 k/h | From: S | 34% |
| 09h | 22 | 0 mm. | 4.31 k/h | From: S | 77% |
| 12h | 24 | 0 mm. | 5.99 k/h | From: S | 39% |
| 15h | 22 | 0 mm. | 6.55 k/h | From: S | 1% |
| 18h | 20 | 0 mm. | 7.22 k/h | From: S | 1% |
| 21h | 20 | 0 mm. | 6.61 k/h | From: SSE | 81% |
It will be a mostly clear day at Newlands with the temperature gliding between 18-23 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels will be as high as 82 percent by the start of second innings which could help the batsmen, as the bowlers will have a hard time establishing a grip over the ball in the latter stages.
Venue Details
The wicket at Newlands offers help to the batters throughout. Bowlers might have something to offer in the first half due to a bit of sunny weather, but will be at a disadvantage once the humidity comes into play. Average first innings total at Newlands is 149 and thus, one can expect a high scoring contest in the coming T20I.
Toss Prediction
It would be ideal for the toss winning team to bowl first on this wicket. The team batting second has won 13 out of 20 matches played at this venue in the T20Is and with Newlands being a chasing ground, one can expect scores as high as 170-180 being chased without much duress.
Winning Prediction
Australia will go as the favorites for the must-win encounter. They have been in such situations one numerous occasion in the shorter formats and are well aware of performing to their potential when subject to such a situation.
Warner’s form with the bat along with the knocks from Finch and Smith can pose a threat for the opposition if not dealt early, while the trio of Cummins, Richardson, and Zampa would hold pivotal positions with the ball.
We are backing Australia to win!
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