Predicted Playing XIs & Key Players to Watch in the 3rd ODI

As the South Africa Tour of Australia heads into the final stretch, the 3rd ODI promises to be a high-stakes affair and fresh tactics. Fans everywhere are keen to see the South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI playing XI, and you can catch every moment live on tapmad in Pakistan. With both teams balancing fitness concerns and form, here’s a look at the probable XIs and standout players to focus on.

Australia: Expect Adjustments Amid Squad Rotation

With a few key names ruled out, Australia’s lineup is shaping into a blend of experience and emerging talent:

Tim David and Glenn Maxwell have left; on the other hand, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain injured. Young Mitchell Owen is also out of the league due to a concussion..

• Expected XI:
   
  • Batters: Captain Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and, for improved depth, we also see Cameron Green.
     
  • Keepers: Josh Inglis or Alex Carey will most likely be picked..
     
  • All-round options: Aaron Hardie and Cooper Connolly will provide good bench options.
     
  • Bowlers: We can expect featuring from Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Xavier Bartlett.

Key Australians to Watch:

• Mitchell Marsh for his leadership and middle-order stability.
   
• Adam Zampa continues his impressive knack for taking middle-over wickets with spin.

South Africa: Reworking Without Rabada, Subrayen in Limbo

South Africa is making strategic shifts due to injury and regulatory concerns:

• Kagiso Rabada, ruled out due to an ankle injury; Kwena Maphaka has joined as a replacement.
   
• Prenelan Subrayen is currently sidelined after being reported for a suspect bowling action, pending official assessment.
   
• Likely XI:
   
  • Batting: Aiden Markram (captain), Matthew Breetzke (keeping), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs.
     
  • All-rounder: Wiaan Mulder for balance.
     
  • Spin support: Keshav Maharaj will remain the primary spin option..

Key South African Players to Watch:

• Aiden Markram, who anchors both leadership and scoring potency.
   
• Matthew Breetzke, in red-hot form following a consistent run of fifties.
   
• Keshav Maharaj, whose recent 5-wicket haul in the series adds spin potency.

Match-Up Highlights

• Australia: Will bank on momentum swing, led by Marsh and Head, and exploiting spin-friendly Mackay conditions through Zampa and Kuhnemann.
   
• South Africa: Focuses on top-order resilience and spin in Maharaj; the absence of Rabada makes their pace attack reliant on Mulder and Maphaka.

This XI's battle promises a strategic duel, with toss-winning calls and early wickets likely to prove match-deciding swings.

Broadcast & Streaming Information

All eyes on the action? Here’s where you can watch:

• Australia: Kayo Sports & Foxtel
   
• South Africa: SuperSport
   
• UK: TNT Sports / Discovery+
   
• India: JioCinema / Star Sports
   
• USA: Willow TV and ESPN+
   
• Pakistan: tapmad offers full live coverage of the South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI playing XI reveal, match build-up, and live action, ensuring viewers don’t miss a beat.

Conclusion

As the 3rd ODI approaches, both Australia and South Africa are balancing strategic shifts and star management. Australia leans on its experienced core; South Africa aim to thrive amidst forced changes. Expect high drama and pivotal performance moments from Marsh, Markram, Zampa, Maharaj, and Breetzke. And wherever you are in Pakistan, tapmad brings the full action live, ensuring you stay tuned to every twist of the final clash.