South Africa will face Australia in the third ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2026 at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, on 30th September. It has been a tremendous series for the South African team; having won the first two matches, they have already secured the series 2-0 and will take the field aiming for a clean sweep in the final game.
On the other hand, the Australian team has not performed particularly well and will be looking to end the series on a positive note by winning this final match. In the second ODI, South Africa batted first and scored 365 runs; in reply, the Australian team was bowled out for 333, losing the match by 32 runs.
Also Read: SA vs AUS Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
SA vs AUS Match Details – 3rd ODI
- Match: South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI
- Date: 30th September 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
SA vs AUS Pitch Report – Senwes Park
The pitch at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom is generally flat and firm, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. As the innings progresses, the surface tends to slow slightly, allowing spinners to make their impact during the middle overs.
SA vs AUS Weather Report – Potchefstroom
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SA vs AUS Recent Form
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SA vs AUS Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
SA vs AUS Match Prediction Scenarios – 3rd ODI
Scenario 1 – If AUS bats first
- Powerplay Score: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 260–275 runs expected
- Result Prediction: South Africa win
Scenario 2 – If SA bats first
- Powerplay Score: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 300–320 runs expected
- Result Prediction: South Africa win
SA vs AUS: Key Battles
- Quinton de Kock vs Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head vs Lizaad Williams
- Cooper Connolly vs Keshav Maharaj
SA vs AUS: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 20%
- Bats second: 80%
SA vs AUS Probable Playing XI
South Africa (SA)
Quinton de Kock, Adam Markram, Temba Bavuma ©, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Duan Jansen, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj.
Australia (AUS)
Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Who Will Win SA vs AUS Today? – 3rd ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, South Africa are the favourites to win this 3rd ODI. Temba Bavuma, Marco Jansen and David Miller are expected to be the key performers.