Today’s match prediction of Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Match.
Match Details
- Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 1:30 PM IST (8:00 AM GMT)
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Pitch: Batting-friendly; 1st innings avg ~280-300 runs, 5-6 wickets; 2nd innings ~260-280 runs, 6-7 wickets. Pacers get bounce.
- Weather: Mild, ~20°C, mostly sunny, 10% chance of rain, full match likely.
Weather and Conditions
Mild at 20°C with sunny skies. The MCG pitch favors Australia’s batsmen like Travis Head, while South Africa’s pacers could use early bounce.
Toss Preference
- Australia: Likely to bat first, leveraging Head (400+ runs in 2024) and Steve Smith to post a big total.
- South Africa: Likely to bowl first, using Rabada (20 wickets in 2024) and Nortje, chasing with Klaasen.
Prediction
- Australia (Favorites): Series lead () and batting depth make them strong. Cummins’ pace suits MCG.
- South Africa (Contenders): Klaasen’s form (300+ runs in 2024) and Rabada’s bowling are potent but need fielding improvement.
Conclusion
Australia’s home advantage and batting-friendly pitch give them the edge. South Africa’s pace attack makes them competitive, but needs sharper fielding.
Predicted Winner
Australia, due to form and home advantage.