AUS vs SA Highlights, 3rd T20I: Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets, clinch series 2-1

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Australia clinched a tense two-wicket win over South Africa in Cairns on Saturday, taking the T20I series 2-1 thanks to a composed all-round performance from Glenn Maxwell. Set 173 to win, Australia appeared in control at 66-1 with captain Mitchell Marsh striking 54, but a sudden collapse saw them slump to 122-6 in the 14th over. With South Africa on top, Maxwell responded with a superb unbeaten 62 off 36 deliveries.The contest tightened further when Corbin Bosch dismissed Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis off consecutive balls late in the chase, but Maxwell sealed victory with a boundary on the penultimate delivery, celebrating passionately with his teammates.Earlier, Marsh had opted to bowl first in seam-friendly conditions, and Josh Hazlewood struck early to remove Aiden Markram. South Africa were boosted by Dewald Brevis, fresh from his record 125* in Darwin, who blasted a 22-ball fifty. However, after Maxwell dropped a tough chance, he redeemed himself with a stunning diving catch to dismiss Brevis for 53. South Africa lost momentum, managing 172-7.Australia’s innings mirrored the visitors’ — promising starts undone by clusters of wickets. Tim David (17) and Cameron Green (9) fell cheaply before Maxwell’s heroics turned the tide.The players wore black armbands in memory of Bob Simpson, Australia’s former captain and coach who passed away aged 89. Cairns, hosting its first T20I, witnessed a Maxwell special as Australia edged home. The two teams now shift focus to the ODI series beginning Tuesday.