Glenn Maxwell Guides Australia to Thrilling Win Over South Africa in T20I Decider
Cairns, August 16, 2025 – Glenn Maxwell lived up to his reputation as “The Big Show” once again, producing a stunning unbeaten knock of 62 from 36 deliveries to seal a nail-biting two-wicket win for Australia over South Africa in the third and final T20I. With the victory, Australia clinched the series 2-1 and extended their unbeaten streak in bilateral T20I series to seven.
Chasing 173, Australia found themselves in deep trouble at 122 for 6 in the 14th over after a flurry of wickets handed South Africa the upper hand. But Maxwell, calm under pressure, carried the hosts home with a ball to spare, ensuring Australia pulled off their highest successful T20 chase on home soil.
Bosch Nearly Pulls Off Miracle for South Africa
South Africa, desperate to defend a modest total of 172 for 7, looked like they had turned the game on its head when Corbin Bosch delivered a dramatic penultimate over. He picked up two wickets in two balls and completed a double-wicket maiden, leaving Australia needing nine runs off the final over.
Lungi Ngidi was handed the responsibility of defending the target, but Maxwell had other ideas. After cleverly manipulating the field, he sealed the contest in trademark style, reverse-scooping Ngidi over short third for four off the penultimate ball.
South Africa Struggle to Finish Games
For South Africa, the defeat was yet another chapter in their ongoing struggle to close out crunch situations. They have now lost three finals in the last over in less than a year, including the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final and last month’s tri-series final against New Zealand.
Despite Dewald Brevis’ explosive half-century and a spirited middle-order fightback, their inability to defend in the final overs once again proved costly.
Key Moments from the Match
Brevis Lights Up the Powerplay
Dewald Brevis, who smashed an unbeaten 125 in the previous match, once again gave South Africa a flying start. His 53 off just 22 balls included a jaw-dropping 27-run over against Aaron Hardie. But just as he threatened to take the game away, Nathan Ellis induced a mis-hit and Maxwell pulled off a diving catch to end his stay.
Zampa Strikes in the Middle Overs
Spin played a major role on the slower Cairns surface. Adam Zampa bowled beautifully, returning figures of 2 for 24. He removed Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs in quick succession, ensuring South Africa’s middle order couldn’t completely run away with the game.
Marsh Breaks His Drought
Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh finally found form with a fluent 54 – his first T20I fifty in 19 innings. His aggressive start gave Australia early momentum, but his dismissal sparked a collapse as the home side slipped from 64 without loss to 88 for 4.
Maxwell vs Rabada – The Turning Point
The decisive moment came in the 18th over when Kagiso Rabada bowled his final set. Maxwell, on 39 at the time, launched a counterattack – dispatching a no-ball free-hit for six and bringing up his fifty soon after. Rabada conceded 15 in the over, shifting the momentum firmly back to Australia.
What’s Next?
For Australia, this series win adds to their growing confidence heading into the T20 World Cup later this year. For South Africa, the post-match questions will once again focus on their inability to close out games, despite moments of brilliance from young stars like Brevis and Bosch.
But in Cairns, the night belonged to Glenn Maxwell – entertainer, match-winner, and once again, the man for the big moments.
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