2026 SA vs AUS 3rd ODI Playing 11: Aiden Markram-led South Africa will square off against Mitchell Marsh-led Australia in the 3rd ODI match played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.

South Africa secured the series with a victory in the first two ODIs and will be aiming for a clean sweep against Australia. Meanwhile, Australia will be aiming for a win in the upcoming clash.

Australia and the Proteas Men have met on 115 occasions where the latter having 59 wins while the Aussies have 52 victories. Three games ended with a draw, while 1 game ended with no result.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, Aiden Markram said, “We’re going to bowl; it’s pretty obvious why. It’s a bit of weather around, and the pitch has been under cover for most of the morning. So if there’s anything in it today, we open it up front, and hopefully we can look at it better later on.”

Speaking on today South Africa cricket team playing 11, Markram said, “Yeah there’s like there’s five. So if I miss one, I’m sorry, but the guys who are coming in, Rex (Rickelton) is back in, de Zorzi’s, Mokoena, Bosch and Coetzee are playing today as well. So yeah, five changes, quite a few. But always exciting to get some new energy in.”

Reasoning on changes in the playing 11, Markram said, “Yeah, it’s just rotation really. Obviously with one eye on the Test series to come as well from Shukri’s (Conrad) point of view and then obviously opportunities as well. The guys in the first game did really well and those guys get another crack at it today, which is only fair. It’s always an exciting day. Although the series might be over, there’s still a lot to play for for us and the boys are pretty pumped up about that.”

Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh said, “Yeah, really good. Obviously it’s a shame that the series is done, but there’s still lots to play for in our team and a lot of areas to improve, which hopefully we’ll see today.”

Speaking on the today Australia cricket team playing 11, Marsh said, “Yeah, we’ve made a few forced changes. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Peake are in.”

“Well, firstly, the win for our country, and like I said, there’s certain areas to improve in our game, and it’s an opportunity to play pretty fresh. So, you know, hopefully we finish the series well,” added Marsh.

“Yeah, look, reading wickets, I don’t know if it’s anyone’s strength. I saw some ground under covers. I think if it is hard work early, we’ll just try and nullify that and get through. But I think all in all it looks a really good surface, and it’s a lovely ground. I’d like it to be a little bit warmer, but that’s okay,” concluded Marsh.

2026 SA vs AUS 3rd ODI Playing 11

South Africa Playing 11: Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nqobani Mokoena, Lizaad Williams

Australia Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Oliver Peake, Alex Carey(w), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa