Australia secured a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series held in Cairns. Glenn Maxwell played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 62 runs off 36 balls, including a decisive reverse scoop for four runs off the penultimate ball, to guide Australia to their highest successful T20I chase at home. Maxwell also contributed in the field with a crucial catch to dismiss South African batsman Brevis. The match was closely contested, with Australia recovering from 66-0 to 122-6 before Maxwell's performance ensured a two-wicket win with one ball to spare. This series win marked Australia's sixth bilateral T20I series victory in their last seven attempts and their seventh win out of nine series played against South Africa involving two or more matches. The victory positions Australia as strong contenders ahead of the next year’s T20 World Cup.