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2nd T20I, Kingsmead, Durban , Sep 01, 2023
South Africa South Africa
164/8 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
168/2 (14.5/20)
Australia beat South Africa by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Sean Abbott
    3/22(4)
Australia seal the series with ease while South Africa will hope to put a better performance on the 3rd of this month as they meet again for the final match. Join us at 5.30 pm IST (12 pm GMT) for the match. Join us earlier for the build-up. Cheers!
Mitchell Marsh says his bowlers won the game today. Tells it is always hard to win here in South Africa. Shares Spencer had to rest tonight because some of the guys were coming back. Reckons it is lovely to have experienced guys like Jason Behrendorff in the dressing room. Adds they have a good squad and they are looking forward to the next game.
Sean Abbott is the Player of the Match. He says the pitch suited the bowlers. It was not easy to bat but the batters showed good strength. Tells Mitchell Marsh always takes the pressure off others and there is great energy in the group.
Aiden Markram says they got a good start but lost wickets and it got challenging. Adds it was hard to keep the nerves when Australia were batting. Shares they lacked experience in this game and hopes his players learn from it.
...Presentation coming up...
The bowlers took a real beating. They leaked runs and made this modest total look like a cakewalk for the Aussies. A better performance was expected by the Proteas. They leaked more than 200 in the first match and now failed to defend with 5 overs to still spare. Earlier, Temba Bavuma got South Africa off to a flier but they lost lost too many wickets in the middle phase. Aiden Markram made sure South Africa reach a decent total. Sean Abbott was the pick of the bowler though as he took three wickets.
Australia have outclassed South Africa twice in a row. The expectations were high for South Africa to bounce back but they got punched in the face this time. Chasing a modest total, the Proteas started well, keeping it tight and even got Head cheaply however, once Marsh came in, the carnage started. He along with Matthew Short added around 100 runs. Both got to his fifty but it was the skipper who yet again stayed not out to take his team over the line.
A captains innings from Marsh YET AGAIN. 92 not out in the first match, 79 not out to follow to seal the series. Fair to say that Mitchell Marsh is loving the captaincy role.
End Of The Over 14.5 : 168/2
14 Runs
  • 614.1
  • 014.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
M. Marsh
79 (39)
J. Inglis
2 (3)
L. Ngidi
2.5-0-41-0
14.5
4
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Marsh with a fantastic knock again. Short and on middle, Marsh pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 8 WICKETS.
14.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
This is full and outside off, Marsh looks to drive but misses.
14.3
4
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Scores Level! Fuller and outside off. Marsh smokes it through extra-cover for a boundary.
14.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
A length ball, outside off, Marsh swings and misses. A rare miss.
14.1
6
Lungi Ngidi To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! The biggest of all. This is full and outside off. Marsh thumps it down to covers for a biggie. A half-volley that deserves to go out of the ground.
End Of The Over 14 : 154/2
15 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
M. Marsh
65 (34)
J. Inglis
2 (3)
T. Shamsi
4-0-40-1
13.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Flat and on middle, this is clipped to square leg for one.
13.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Josh Inglis
Full and on middle, this is nudged to deep square leg for a single.
13.4
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Josh Inglis
Flat and outside off, Inglis plays it to cover.
13.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
On middle, this is hit to deep mid-wicket for a single. Marsh shares a smile with Tabraiz Shamsi as he walks across.
13.2
6
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! TWO IN A ROW! Tossed up on middle. Marsh gets across and slogs it out to square leg for a biggie. 14 runs needed now.
13.1
6
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! Take that, says Marsh! Floated on off, spinning in. Marsh slog-sweeps it behind square leg for a biggie. Just hitting out of the park in style.
End Of The Over 13 : 139/2
7 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 412.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
M. Marsh
51 (30)
J. Inglis
1 (1)
B. Fortuin
2-0-25-0
12.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
Outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.
12.5
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
Angling on middle, Marsh blocks it out.
12.4
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Josh Inglis
Around off, this is pushed to cover for one.
12.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
FIFTY FOR MARSH! Captain leading from the front. Around off, this is worked to covers for a single. He will look to get his team over the line now.
12.2
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Marsh continues on his merry way. Short and on off, Marsh pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
12.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
Flat and on leg, Marsh looks to pull but it lobs off the pads and to the left of the keeper.
End Of The Over 12 : 132/2
9 Runs
  • 611.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • W 11.6
M. Short
66 (30)
M. Marsh
45 (25)
T. Shamsi
3-0-25-1
11.6
W
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Short OUT!
OUT! GONE! The carnage comes to an end. Short has done his job. Tossed up, outside off, spins away. Short gets low to drive through covers but slices it to point where Aiden Markram takes a dolly.
11.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
This one spins back in, on off. Marsh works it to third man for one. The stand now is worth of 100 runs.
11.4
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter and outside off. Marsh strokes it straight to point.
11.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Short
Outside off, this is punched past cover for one.
11.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
JUST SHORT! Fuller ball, outside off. Marsh slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Short of Bavuma for one.
11.1
6
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! All the bowlers are getting the same treatment. Too full and on off. Marsh slogs it hard over mid-wicket for a biggie. He wants his fifty now.
End Of The Over 11 : 123/1
24 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 410.2
  • 410.3
  • 410.4
  • 410.5
  • 610.6
M. Short
65 (28)
M. Marsh
37 (21)
G. Coetzee
2-0-32-0
10.6
6
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
SIX! Another big over for the Aussies. 24 runs off this one. Short in length and on off. Short pulls it high and over mid-wicket for a biggie.
10.5
4
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
FOUR! Beautiful from Short! South African players are putting in the effort but Australia are timing too well. Fuller and outside off. Short drives it through covers, beats the fielder for four.
10.4
4
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
FOUR! Runs continue to flow. A full toss on middle, Short helps it down to fine leg for four more.
10.3
4
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
FOUR! FIFTY FOR SHORT! An excellent innings from Short in just half the deliveries he has faced. Gets appreciation from his skipper as well. This is short and on off, pulled to square leg for a boundary.
10.2
4
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
FOUR! Good shot! Length ball, outside off. Short crunches it through point for a boundary.
10.2
wd
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
Wide! Another one. Length and down leg. Short fails to flick.
10.2
wd
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
Wide! 100 up! Spills it down the leg side, Short misses his clip.
10.1
0
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
Length ball, outside off, Short looks to push but misses.
End Of The Over 10 : 99/1
13 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
M. Marsh
37 (21)
M. Short
43 (22)
L. Williams
2-0-17-1
9.6
4
Lizaad Williams To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Runs flowing for the Aussies. Length ball, outside off. Marsh cuts on the up and over point for a boundary.
9.5
1
Lizaad Williams To Matthew Short
Length ball, outside off. Short plays it to deep cover for a single.
9.4
1
Lizaad Williams To Mitchell Marsh
Fuller and on middle, Marsh heaves it to deep mid-wicket. Temba Bavuma runs in from deep and dives but it falls just short of him.
9.3
1
Lizaad Williams To Matthew Short
Outside off, this is guided through covers for a single.
9.2
6
Lizaad Williams To Matthew Short
SIX! BANG! This is short and on off, Short stands tall and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
9.1
0
Lizaad Williams To Matthew Short
A length ball on middle and leg, nips in. Short looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal but that was going down. A run out chance follows at the bowler's end as Marsh was looking for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 86/1
7 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 28.5
  • 48.6
M. Marsh
32 (19)
M. Short
35 (18)
T. Shamsi
2-0-16-0
8.6
4
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! The last ball ruins a good over from Shamsi. Flat and outside off. Marsh smashes it through covers and into the fence.
8.5
2
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Too full and outside off, this is drilled to long off for a couple.
8.4
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Three dots now! Flat and on off, defended out.
8.3
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
This one spins back in, around off and Marsh knocks it to point.
8.2
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Outside off, this is punched to cover.
8.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Short
On middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 79/1
18 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 47.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 47.5
  • 67.6
M. Marsh
26 (14)
M. Short
34 (17)
B. Fortuin
1-0-18-0
7.6
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! This is a big over. 18 runs off the over. Marsh as a captain looks more dangerous than a normal player. Too full and on middle, Marsh heaves it over mid-wicket for a six.
7.5
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! That is the best of the three. Fuller and outside off. Marsh creams his drive through covers, beats the man in the infield first and then to the left of deep cover.
7.4
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! Another one for Marsh! Floated, full and outside off. Marsh strokes it through point and wide of the man in deep for four.
7.3
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
Flat and on off, this is worked to cover.
7.2
4
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! This is full and on off. Marsh slog-sweeps it in the gap to mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.1
0
Bjorn Fortuin To Mitchell Marsh
An arm ball on middle and leg. Marsh keeps it out.
End Of The Over 7 : 61/1
9 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 66.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
M. Marsh
8 (8)
M. Short
34 (17)
T. Shamsi
1-0-9-0
6.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Around off, this is punched to sweeper cover for one.
6.5
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
A googly, full and outside off, nicely flighted. Marsh looks to sweep but misses. A stumping appeal is taken upstairs. The side angle shows Marsh had his back foot grounded.
6.4
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
This is full and on off. Marsh reverse hits but to short third man.
6.3
6
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! Marsh hits one now. Australia aren't letting the loose ball go away. Too full and on middle, in the arc and this is tonked down to long on for a six.
6.2
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Short
Flat and outside off, this one stays low. Short works it to deep mid-wicket for one.
6.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Mitchell Marsh
Spinning on the pads. Marsh sweeps it to short fine leg for a quick single.
End Of The Over 6 : 52/1
20 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 65.2
  • 25.3
  • 25.4
  • 25.5
  • 45.6
M. Short
33 (16)
M. Marsh
0 (3)
L. Ngidi
2-0-27-0
5.6
4
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
FOUR! 50 up! Huge over for the Aussies. 20 runs off the over. Full and outside off. Short splices his drive through point for a boundary.
5.5
2
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
TWO MORE! Short in length and on off. Short pulls but not off the middle, clears infield and over mid-wicket for a brace.
5.4
2
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
Too full and on middle, Short lofts it again, this time straight down the ground for a couple.
5.3
2
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
This is full and outside off. Short toe ends his lofted shot over covers, far away from Temba Bavuma for two.
5.2
6
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
SIX! CLASS SHOT! Short is full of confidence. Very full and on middle, angling in. Short heaves it behind square leg and all the way for a biggie.
5.1
4
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
FOUR! Well played! A length ball, outside off. Short crunches it through covers, aerially but well over the man for four.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/1
4 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
M. Marsh
0 (3)
M. Short
13 (10)
L. Williams
1-0-4-1
4.6
0
Lizaad Williams To Mitchell Marsh
Excellent over from Lizaad Williams! South Africa will be happy with the start. Length ball, outside off, this is pushed to cover.
4.5
0
Lizaad Williams To Mitchell Marsh
Length ball on off. Marsh defends it out.
4.4
0
Lizaad Williams To Mitchell Marsh
Full ball, outside off, swings away. Marsh pushes it to cover.
4.3
W
Lizaad Williams To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! GONE! Lizaad Williams gets the opening wicket! Head got in a tangle there. This was short and on middle. Head pulls but it is too close to his body. He still goes with the shot, mistimes and Rassie van der Dussen at mid on takes a dolly.
4.2
0
Lizaad Williams To Travis Head
Short of a length and outside off, this is pulled to mid-wicket.
4.1
4
Lizaad Williams To Travis Head
FOUR! Lizaad Williams is greeted with a boundary! On a length and around off. Head powers it down to mid on and past the man for four.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/0
8 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
M. Short
13 (10)
T. Head
14 (14)
G. Coetzee
1-0-8-0
3.6
0
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
On a length and on middle, Short makes a solid block.
3.5
1
Gerald Coetzee To Travis Head
Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
3.4
1
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
JUST ONE! Short again on middle, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.
3.3
0
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
Gerald Coetzee bangs it short and on middle. Short looks to pull but gets hit on the back.
3.2
6
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
SIX! THAT IS HUGE! Into the stands! Stand and deliver again from Short! Length ball on middle, Short stays back and pummels it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
3.1
0
Gerald Coetzee To Matthew Short
Length and on off, Short punches it to mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
12 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
T. Head
13 (13)
M. Short
6 (5)
A. Markram
2-0-13-0
2.6
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Pushes it full and wide of off. Head drives it to cover. 12 runs off the over.
2.5
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Short and on off, Head cuts but straight to point.
2.4
4
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
FOUR! MORE! Third in the over! A bit short again on middle. Head uses his feet and pulls it over mid on for a boundary.
2.3
4
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
FOUR! CUT AWAY! Short and on top of off. Head cuts it through point for a boundary.
2.2
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Too full, quicker and on middle, Head drives it back to Aiden Markram.
2.1
4
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
FOUR! Head finds the middle of the bat this time. Tad short and on leg. Head makes room and pu;;s it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
7 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
T. Head
1 (7)
M. Short
6 (5)
L. Ngidi
1-0-7-0
1.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Head is off the mark now. Length ball on leg. Head mistimes his pull to short fine leg. Straight to the fielder but he misses his shy at the batter's end. Could have been close.
1.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Good stop! Length and outside off, Head slaps it to cover. The fielder dives to his left and makes a good stop.
1.5
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Wide! Short and down leg. Head looks to pull but misses.
1.4
0
Lungi Ngidi To Travis Head
Too full and wide of off. Head tries to squeeze it out but bottom edges it back to the keeper.
1.3
1
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
Follows with a single. Length and outside off, this is dabbed to backward point.
1.2
4
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
FOUR! Shot of aggression from Short! This is on the shorter side, outside off. Short stands tall and pulls it over mid on for a boundary.
1.1
0
Lungi Ngidi To Matthew Short
A length ball, wide of off, not much movement. Short flashes his blade and misses.
Lungi Ngidi to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
T. Head
0 (4)
M. Short
1 (2)
A. Markram
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Four dots to end the over. A good start by South Africa and Aiden! Short and on off. Head makes room and slaps it to point.
0.5
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Follows Head on the leg side with a full ball. Head blocks it out.
0.4
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Flighted delivery, full and on leg. Head skips down only to jam it out back to the bowler.
0.3
0
Aiden Markram To Travis Head
Fuller, slower in the air and on off. Head prods and blocks.
0.2
1
Aiden Markram To Matthew Short
Australia are underway! Tossed up on middle, Short flicks it to square leg for a single.
0.1
0
Aiden Markram To Matthew Short
Starts with a full ball, down leg. Short tries to sweep but mistimes it to short fine leg.
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Match Info
  • Venue Kingsmead, Durban
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat South Africa by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Sean Abbott
  • Umpire Stephen Harris (SA), Allahudien Paleker (SA) and Bongani Jele (SA)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 164/8 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 150/8 in 18.5 overs
  • South Africa 100/5 in 12.4 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between A Markram (16) and T Stubbs (27)
  • South Africa 50/4 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 46/4
  • Referral 1 (4.2 ovs): van der Dussen against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, AUS: 2)
  • Australia 151/2 in 13.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 46 balls between M Short (53) and M Marsh (45)
  • Australia 100/1 in 10.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between M Short (22) and M Marsh (28)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 52/1
  • Australia 52/1 in 6.0 overs
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