• South Africa will square off with Australia in the third T20I at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on September 3.

  • Australia are 2-0 up in the three-match series after registering comprehensive wins in the first two clashes.

SA vs AUS 2023, 3rd T20I: Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report, Durban Weather Forecast, T20I Stats & Records
South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I - Weather Forecast and Pitch Report (Photo Source: Twitter)

South Africa will lock horns against Australia in the third and last T20 International on Sunday, September 3. 🐻The match is slated to take place at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

Australia currently holds a 2-0 lead in the three-m🗹atch series, and they showcased a dominant performance in the second T20I, securing an eight-wicket victory over Sout👍h Africa.

The newly-appointed Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been at the forefront, scoring two scintillating half-centuries in the first two matches. In the opening game, he hammered an un♔beaten 92 off just 49 balls and in the second encounter, he remained not out on 79 after facing 39 deliveries.

T20 stats and records at Kingsmead Stadium:

  • Total matches played: 19
  • Won batting first: 11
  • Won bowling first: 8
  • Average 1st innings scores: 152
  • Highest total: 226-6 (Australia)
  • Lowest total: 73-10 (Kenya)
  • ‘Highest run chase: 168/2 (Australia)
  • Lowest total defended: 125/6 (South Africa)
  • Highest score: 114 not out off 85 balls (Morne van Wyk)
  • Best bowling figures: 5/23 (David Wiese)

Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report:

The Kingsmead stadium pitch is renowned for its inclination to support bowlers, especially the seamers who benefit from additional movement caused by the track’s moisture. Conversely, spinners face challenges in finding their rhythm here. Nevertheless, batsmen have the potential to accumulate significant runs if they settle in. The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bat first, aiming to post a substantial total. In summary, an exciting and high-scoring match is expected to unfold at this venue.

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Durban Weather Forecast:

Durban Weather Forecast for September 3
Durban Weather Forecast for September 3 (Photo Source: Twitter)

There is ✨no precipitation expected in the evening at Durban. The playing conditions should be enjoyable, with temperatures hovering at approximately 17 degrees Celsiꦬus. Humidity is forecasted to be at about 83%, and the wind will be gentle, blowing at a speed of 2 kilometres per hour.

South Africa vs Australia, Probable XIs:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald ♚Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Geral🌜d Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (capta꧅in), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff

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