Australia secured a thrilling victory over South Africa in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series in Cairns, winning 2-1. Glenn Maxwell played a pivotal role in the series decider, scoring an unbeaten 62 runs off 36 balls and taking a crucial catch, guiding Australia to their highest successful T20I chase at home with a ball to spare and two wickets in hand. Maxwell's penultimate-ball reverse scoop for four runs sealed the win after Australia recovered from a precarious 122-6. The series win bolsters Australia's confidence ahead of the next year’s T20 World Cup. In the subsequent One Day International (ODI) series, South Africa took a 1-0 lead with a dominant 98-run victory in the first match. South African spinner Keshav Maharaj delivered a standout performance, claiming his maiden ODI five-wicket haul by dismantling five of Australia’s top six batsmen. Maharaj's performance propelled him to the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings. However, South African bowler Prenelan Subrayen was reported for a suspect bowling action following his debut in the first ODI against Australia.