Australia secured a 2-1 victory over South Africa in the three-match T20 International series in Cairns, highlighted by Glenn Maxwell's outstanding performance. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls, including a crucial reverse scoop four on the penultimate ball, to guide Australia to their highest successful T20I chase at home. He also took a key catch to dismiss South African batsman Brevis and managed the chase effectively after Australia lost quick wickets. The series win positions Australia well ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. Following the T20 series, the teams commenced a three-match ODI series, with South African players like Markram and Matthew Breetzke making notable contributions. Breetzke scored 50 not out in the first ODI, becoming the fourth batter to score 50-plus runs in each of his first three ODI innings, joining players such as Netherlands' Max O'Dowd and Tom Cooper. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh maintained his perfect record at the toss by choosing to bowl first in the ODI opener.