Cairns, Aug. 16 -- Australia pulled off a nervy two-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, chasing down 173 with just one ball to spare and sealing the three-match series 2-1.
Opting to bowl first, Australia restricted South Africa to 172 for 7 in 20 overs.
Youngster Dewald Brevis was the standout with a blazing 53 off just 26 balls, striking six sixes and a four at a strike rate of over 200. Rassie van der Dussen (38 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (25) provided useful support, but Nathan Ellis (3/31) and Adam Zampa (2/24) checked the scoring at crucial junctures.
In reply, Australia's chase began steadily with skipper Mitchell Marsh leading from the front with a fluent 54 off 37 balls. However, quick wic...