Australia's Glenn Maxwell produced an unbeaten half-century in a tense chase to help the hosts edge out South Africa by two wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International and complete a 2-1 series victory in Cairns on Saturday.Maxwell's unbeaten 62 off 36 balls helped Australia chase down a 173-run tar

CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1 on Saturday.With four needed off the final two balls, Maxwell reverse swiped Lungi Ngidi to third and stayed unbeaten on 62 off 36 balls as Australia reached 173-8 and denied South Africa its maiden T20 series win in Australia.Young T20 batting sensation Dewald Brevis had earlier made 53 off 26 balls that featured four sixes in one over off Aaron Hardie before Australia pulled back nicely and restricted the Proteas at 172-7.Both teams observed a minute of silence before the game and paid tribute to former Australia captain and coach Bob Simpson, who died at the age of 89.Captain Mitchell Marsh (54), who won the toss and elected to chase, and Travis Head had provided Australia a strong start of 66-1 in eight overs but South Africa stormed back with four wickets in four overs.Head couldn’t capitalize on an opportunity when South Africa skipper…

Maxwell's unbeaten half-century secures Australia's two-wicket victory over South Africa, clinching the T20 series 2-1.

Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1 on Saturday. With four needed off the final two balls, Maxwell reverse swiped Lungi Ngidi to third and stayed unbeaten on 62 off 36 balls as Australia…

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South Africa batter Dewald Brevis broke Virat Kohli's five-year-old record in Australia after his phenomenal show in the three-matchT20I series against Australia.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. South African batting sensation Dewald Brevis was officially signed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as per the IPL Player Regulations 2025-2027, clause 6.6 under Replacement Players on Saturday. Sports News | CSK Signs Dewald Brevis Under IPL Player Regulations.

Glenn Maxwell's match-winning 62* (36) in the third T20I against South Africa helped Australia seal the three-match series by 2-1 in Cairns.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. With this victory, the Men in Yellow registered a 2-1 series win over the Proteas. Maxwell (62* runs off 36 balls ) was awarded the Player of the Match, whereas Tim David (150 runs in three matches) was announced the Player of the Series award. Sports News | 3rd T20I: Maxwell, Marsh Fifties Help Australia Beat South Africa.

The right-hander directed a T20I spectacle with his rollicking display against Australia. He pulled out a wide variety of shots from his repertoire, proving once again why his sobriquet 'Baby AB' suits him perfectly. He scored his fifty off 22 balls, the fastest for South Africa in T20Is. Dewald Brevis Smashes Fastest T20I Fifty for South Africa, Breaks Own Record During AUS vs SA 3rd T20I 2025.

The three-match T20I series between Australia and South Africa is levelled 1-1. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has won the toss and decided to bowl first. The hosts have made three changes for the AUS vs SA 3rd T20I 2025. 🏏 AUS vs SA 3rd T20I 2025 Toss Report and Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh Opts to Bowl, Australia Makes Three Changes.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Australia's seasoned all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who delivered a Player of the Match performance in the third T20I against South Africa, levelled former opener David Warner's elusive feat and broke India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's six-hitting record on Saturday. Sports News | Maxwell Levels Warner's Elusive Feat After Stellar Show, Goes Past Suryakumar in T20I Six-hitting List.

Glenn Maxwell stepped up big time in the decider, scoring an unbeaten 62 runs off just 36 deliveries, a knock that included eight fours and two sixes. Captain Mitchell Marsh also scored a half-century. Australia, after losing the second T20I, came out on top to clinch the decider and claim a 2-1 series win. 🏏 Australia Beat South Africa By Two Wickets in AUS vs SA 3rd T20I 2025; Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis Help Aussies Win Series 2-1.

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Australia's crafty quick Nathan Ellis explained IPL's role in the dominance that he has been able to maintain over the explosive Dewald Brevis in the three-match T20I series against South Africa. Sports News | I've Had Time with Him in IPL: Nathan Ellis Explains Challenge of Containing CSK Teammate Brevis.