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Australia vs South Africa, 2nd Test Match Summary

AUS vs SA, 2022 - Test Summary

Australia vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Dec 26, 2022
Australia Australia
575/8d
South Africa South Africa
189&204 (68.5)
Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 182 runs
  • Player of the Match
    David Warner
SA 189/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113406-marco-jansen-playerprofile>Marco Jansen</a>
Marco Jansen
59 (136)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.38SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112791-kyle-verreynne-playerprofile>Kyle Verreynne</a>
Kyle Verreynne
52 (99)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 52.52SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Cameron Green
ECON 2.53
10.4
OVERS
27/5
R/W
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 3.00
13
OVERS
39/2
R/W
AUS 575/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile>David Warner</a>
David Warner
200 (255)
  • 16x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 78.43SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64136-alex-carey-playerprofile>Alex Carey</a>
Alex Carey
111 (149)
  • 13x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 74.49SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Anrich Nortje
ECON 3.68
25
OVERS
92/3
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 5.14
28
OVERS
144/2
R/W
SA 204/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1540-temba-bavuma-playerprofile>Temba Bavuma</a>
Temba Bavuma
65 (144)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 45.13SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112791-kyle-verreynne-playerprofile>Kyle Verreynne</a>
Kyle Verreynne
33 (40)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 82.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nathan Lyon
ECON 3.41
17
OVERS
58/3
R/W
Bowler
Scott Boland
ECON 3.26
15
OVERS
49/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from the second Test and Australia have dominated yet again to seal the series. South Africa, on the other hand have fallen to third place in the World Test Championship standings, and they will need to win the third Test to rectify their position. The third Test will start on 4th of January at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT, previous day) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. As you know, our build-up will begin much earlier so do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper says that he is proud of his team and to win against South Africa is a bit more special as they haven't won against them at home for a long time. Adds that Warner and Smith batted really well in the heat and also credits Starc and Green to perform regardless of their injuries. Mentions that Warner was up for this game and to score 200 in his 100th Test is awesome. Tells that Carey did really well to get his maiden Test hundred in a Boxing Day Test. Ends by saying the Lyon just wounded himself but will be available for the next game and says that this win is a bit more special because of Shane Warne.
Dean Elgar, the captain of South Africa in for a chat. He says that this loss is not easy at the moment. Adds that they haven't been upto speed with their game. Mentions that it is the inexperience in the batting line-up that has started to hurt them a lot now. Although, says that this is a great chance for the youngsters to steal their spot here. Informs they need to move on very quickly as they final test is around the corner.
David Warner wins the Man of the Match award for his sensational knock of 200 runs. He says that it is a phenomenal achievement to win this Boxing Day Test and seal the series. Adds that they just wanted provide entertainment to the fans that came out in numbers and credits Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc and Alex Carey for their performances. Mentions that this knock will be a special one for him and tells that he is feeling fit and the aim is play in the World Cup next year.
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Mitchell Starc is in for a quick chat. He says that this is a big win for them. Adds that it was nice to contribute to the team but tells that he will be out of action for a few weeks. Mentions that he wants to come back for the Indian tour but will have to assess the injury more. Credits David Warner for his double century and jokingly says that he is the first man to score a 200 and get out on the first ball. Also, credits Alex Carey for his hundred and ends by saying that it was a great win.
Australia lost an early wicket in the form Usman Khawaja but that did not stop them from harming the opposition in any way or form as David Warner stabled the ship alongwith Marnus Labuschagne with a stand of 54 runs. The latter gave away his wicket through a run-out to keep Warner at the crease on his 100th Test match. Warner made sure he makes this innings count and boy, he did it by racking up a double-century after going through a lean patch in the Test format recently. Steven Smith supported him well but fell out on 85 runs. Later, Alex Carey smacked his maiden ton to add on to the misery of the Proteas. Travis Head and Cameron Green also played a valuable knock and chipped in with half-centuries. The latter though played through a lot of pain as he injured his finger and sat out during South Africa's second innings with the blade. Eventually, Australia ended up posting 575 on the board which turned out to be too much for the Proteas.
It all began when Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first once again in this series. Everyone was hoping for the wicket to be a batting friendly one but with the rain predicted over the course of this Test match Cummins agreed on a questionable decision. Although, his bowlers backed him really well and bundled out South Africa for 189 runs. Once again Australia were able to keep the Proteas under the 200-run mark which raises a lot of questions about the visitors batting strength at the moment. Except Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen no one else could turn up with the blade for them. For the Aussies though it was Cameron Green who turned on the heat with the ball in the first innings with his five-wicket haul.
This has been a solid bowling performance by Australia. They never let the South Africa breathe easily at the crease. The pair of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins caused a lot of problems with the new ball in hand, while the former showed some great determination to bowl well with an injured finger. These two bowlers returned with a wicket each. Scott Boland chipped in with a couple. Although, it was the GOAT, Nathan Lyon who came to the party in the post-Lunch session on Day 4 to take a three-fer while Steven Smith took the final wicket to put this game to bed. Pat Cummins would be very happy with the way his boys have backed his decision throughout this Test match.
South Africa came to bat in the final session on Day 3 with the deficit being 386 runs. This was always going to be an uphill task for the Proteas looking at current form with the blade in hand. They could only face 7 overs on the moving day as the rain forced the umpires to call for stumps early. Although, it might've been a relief for them as they were already a man down. In the morning session on Day 4, Sarel Erwee and Theunis de Bruyn started well and were being solid in their defense from the get go. They built a stubborn stand of 47 runs off 94 deliveries but they lost both the batters in quick succession. Soon, Khaya Zondo had to head to back to the dressing room due to a run out. Temba Bavuma kept one end intact but saw quite a few wickets fall at the other end, as he smacked a half-ton. Although, he was a part of two run outs in the middle which eventually put him under a lot of pressure and he slipped out. Later on, none of the tail-enders could whack their tails for long and the Proteas bundled out for 204 runs.
Australia seal the series 2-0 with a convincing win over the Proteas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground by an innings and 182 runs. It has been one-way traffic throughout this Test match and Australia have certainly outclassed their opponents here.
68.5
W
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Steven Smith gets the last wicket! That is that then from this Test! It is a fitting end as a leg-spinner finishes the game for Australia. Smith loops this up above the eye-line of the batter, on leg, Lungi Ngidi goes for the big heave, but plays all around it as the ball turns in from outside leg to rattle the off pole. A ball Shane Warne would have been proud of. Australian players are delighted and the handshakes are going on in the middle. Australia win by an innings and 182 runs to seal the series!
68.4
0
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi
Flighted, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi leans on and blocks it out.
68.3
1
Steven Smith To Anrich Nortje
Flatter, full and on off, Anrich Nortje reverse sweeps it uppishly but just past the slip as Warner dives to his left. The batters get a run as Warner picks up and throws towards the keeper where Alex Carey misses it and the ball hits Marnus Labuschagne at short leg.
68.2
0
Steven Smith To Anrich Nortje
DROPPED! This is floated, full and on middle, Anrich Nortje looks to cut it but gets na outside edge towards slip where David Warner spills it out.
68.1
1
Steven Smith To Lungi Ngidi
Tossed up, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi drives it towards long off for a single.
Over 68 : 202/9
5 Runs
  • 067.1
  • 467.2
  • 167.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
A. Nortje
7 (16)
L. Ngidi
18 (18)
N. Lyon
17-1-58-3
67.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Another dot as this full delivery is reverse swept towards short third man again.
67.5
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Gives this one some air, on middle, Anrich Nortje uses his feet and works it of the inner half towards mid-wicket.
67.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Anrich Nortje
Flighted, full and on off, Anrich Nortje reverse sweeps it towards short third man.
67.3
1
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Flatter, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
67.2
4
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
FOUR! In the gap! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi heaves it towards the wide long on fence splitting the two deep fielders for a boundary.
67.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Floated, full and on off, Lungi Ngidi blocks it out.
Over 67 : 197/9
6 Runs
  • 166.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 166.4
  • 066.5
  • 466.6
A. Nortje
7 (13)
L. Ngidi
13 (15)
M. Starc
18-4-62-1
66.6
4
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
EDGED AND FOUR! This is on a hard length and on leg, angling in, Anrich Nortje looks to block it out but gets an top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.
66.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Mitchell Starc serves a fiery bouncer, on leg, Anrich Nortje tries to duck under it and manages to do it but falls over in the process as well.
66.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Lungi Ngidi gets cramped and mistimes his pull shot towards square leg for a run.
66.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Short of a length and around off, Lungi Ngidi goes on his knees and lets it go to the keeper.
66.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Lungi Ngidi
Mitchell Starc bangs in a bouncer, on off this time, Lungi Ngidi ducks under it.
66.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Anrich Nortje
Full and on off, angling in, Anrich Nortje drives it towards covers for a single.
Over 66 : 191/9
9 Runs
  • 065.1
  • 165.2
  • 265.3
  • 065.4
  • 665.5
  • 065.6
L. Ngidi
12 (12)
A. Nortje
2 (10)
N. Lyon
16-1-53-3
65.6
0
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
Looped up, short and off, Lungi Ngidi blocks it out.
65.5
6
Nathan Lyon To Lungi Ngidi
SIX! BANG! Lungi Ngidi goes big! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Lungi Ngidi slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
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68 OV
5 Runs
N. Lyon to L. Ngidi A. Nortje
  • 067.1
  • 467.2
  • 167.3
  • 067.4
  • 067.5
  • 067.6
67 OV
6 Runs
M. Starc to A. Nortje L. Ngidi
  • 166.1
  • 066.2
  • 066.3
  • 166.4
  • 066.5
  • 466.6
66 OV
9 Runs
N. Lyon to A. Nortje L. Ngidi
  • 065.1
  • 165.2
  • 265.3
  • 065.4
  • 665.5
  • 065.6
65 OV
5 Runs
M. Starc to A. Nortje L. Ngidi
  • 064.1
  • 164.2
  • 064.3
  • 064.4
  • 064.5
  • 464.6
64 OV
0 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Rabada L. Ngidi
  • 063.1
  • W 63.2
  • 063.3
  • 063.4
  • 063.5
  • 063.6
63 OV
1 Runs
M. Starc to K. Rabada A. Nortje
  • 062.1
  • 062.2
  • 162.3
  • 062.4
  • 062.5
  • 062.6
62 OV
1 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Rabada T. Bavuma A. Nortje
  • 061.1
  • 161.2
  • W 61.3
  • 061.4
  • 061.5
  • 061.6
61 OV
3 Runs
M. Starc to K. Maharaj K. Rabada
  • W 60.1
  • 060.2
  • 060.3
  • 060.4
  • 060.5
  • 160.6
60 OV
7 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Maharaj T. Bavuma
  • 459.1
  • 059.2
  • 059.3
  • 059.4
  • 159.5
  • 259.6
59 OV
3 Runs
M. Starc to K. Maharaj T. Bavuma
  • 058.1
  • 058.2
  • 058.3
  • 058.4
  • 158.5
  • 258.6
58 OV
2 Runs
S. Smith to T. Bavuma
  • 057.1
  • 057.2
  • 057.3
  • 057.4
  • 257.5
  • 057.6
57 OV
1 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma K. Maharaj
  • 056.1
  • 056.2
  • 056.3
  • 156.4
  • 056.5
  • 056.6
56 OV
5 Runs
S. Smith to T. Bavuma K. Maharaj
  • 155.1
  • 155.2
  • 055.3
  • 255.4
  • 155.5
  • 055.6
55 OV
5 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma K. Maharaj
  • 154.1
  • 054.2
  • 454.3
  • 054.4
  • 054.5
  • 054.6
54 OV
5 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma
  • 053.1
  • 053.2
  • 053.3
  • 453.4
  • 053.5
  • 153.6
53 OV
1 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma M. Jansen
  • 052.1
  • 052.2
  • 152.3
  • 052.4
  • 052.5
  • W 52.6
52 OV
1 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma M. Jansen
  • 051.1
  • 051.2
  • 051.3
  • 051.4
  • 151.5
  • 051.6
51 OV
4 Runs
P. Cummins to M. Jansen T. Bavuma
  • 050.1
  • 050.2
  • 050.3
  • 1 LB 50.4
  • 350.5
  • 050.6
50 OV
0 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma
  • 049.1
  • 049.2
  • 049.3
  • 049.4
  • 049.5
  • 049.6
49 OV
1 Runs
P. Cummins to T. Bavuma M. Jansen
  • 148.1
  • 048.2
  • 048.3
  • 048.4
  • 048.5
  • 048.6
48 OV
2 Runs
S. Boland to M. Jansen
  • 047.1
  • 047.2
  • 047.3
  • 247.4
  • 047.5
  • 047.6
47 OV
4 Runs
P. Cummins to M. Jansen T. Bavuma
  • 1 NB 46.1
  • 246.1
  • 046.2
  • 146.3
  • 046.4
  • 046.5
  • 046.6
46 OV
0 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma
  • 045.1
  • 045.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • 045.5
  • 045.6
45 OV
3 Runs
P. Cummins to T. Bavuma M. Jansen
  • 044.1
  • 344.2
  • 044.3
  • 044.4
  • 044.5
  • 044.6
44 OV
4 Runs
S. Boland to K. Verreynne M. Jansen
  • 043.1
  • 443.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • W 43.5
  • 043.6
43 OV
1 Runs
P. Cummins to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 142.1
  • 042.2
  • 042.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • 042.6
42 OV
3 Runs
S. Boland to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 141.1
  • 041.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 041.5
  • 241.6
41 OV
3 Runs
M. Starc to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 040.1
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 340.5
  • 040.6
40 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 039.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 239.6
39 OV
7 Runs
M. Starc to T. Bavuma K. Verreynne
  • 138.1
  • 438.2
  • 038.3
  • 238.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
6 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 437.1
  • 037.2
  • 137.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 137.6
37 OV
5 Runs
M. Starc to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • 436.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
4 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma
  • 435.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
6 Runs
S. Boland to K. Verreynne
  • 034.1
  • 034.2
  • 434.3
  • 234.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
34 OV
4 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma K. Verreynne
  • 033.1
  • 233.2
  • 033.3
  • 133.4
  • 133.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
1 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma K. Verreynne
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
2 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Verreynne T. Bavuma
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 131.6
31 OV
2 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 230.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
4 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Verreynne
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 429.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
4 Runs
P. Cummins to T. Bavuma
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 428.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
5 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma
  • 427.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 127.6
27 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to T. Bavuma K. Zondo
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • W 26.6
26 OV
1 Runs
N. Lyon to T. Bavuma K. Zondo
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to K. Zondo
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
1 Runs
N. Lyon to K. Zondo T. Bavuma
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 123.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
1 Runs
P. Cummins to K. Zondo T. Bavuma
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 1 LB 22.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
4 Runs
S. Boland to T. Bavuma
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 421.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
1 Runs
P. Cummins to T. Bavuma K. Zondo
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 120.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
6 Runs
S. Boland to de Bruyn T. Bavuma K. Zondo
  • 019.1
  • 319.2
  • 019.3
  • 319.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
0 Runs
M. Starc to T. Bavuma
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
4 Runs
S. Boland to de Bruyn
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
7 Runs
M. Starc to de Bruyn S. Erwee
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 316.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
1 Runs
S. Boland to de Bruyn S. Erwee
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
M. Starc to de Bruyn S. Erwee
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
S. Boland to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 313.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
1 Runs
M. Starc to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 012.1
  • 1 LB 12.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to de Bruyn
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
4 Runs
M. Starc to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 310.6
10 OV
4 Runs
P. Cummins to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 09.1
  • 2 NBB 9.2
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
0 Runs
M. Starc to de Bruyn
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to S. Erwee
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Starc to de Bruyn S. Erwee
  • 1 LB 6.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 36.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to S. Erwee
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
M. Starc to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 34.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to de Bruyn
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
M. Starc to S. Erwee de Bruyn
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 32.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
0 Runs
P. Cummins to D. Elgar de Bruyn
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • W 1.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
0 Runs
M. Starc to S. Erwee
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 182 runs
  • Player of the Match David Warner
  • Umpire Paul Reiffel (AUS), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Australia 45/1 in 12.0 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 189/10 in 68.4 overs
  • C Green maiden 5-wicket haul: 5/27 (10.4)
  • K Verreynne 2nd test Fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 178 balls between K Verreynne (42) and M Jansen (54)
  • M Jansen maiden test Fifty: 50 runs in 118 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 150/5 in 52.1 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 144/5 in 51.0 overs
  • M Jansen dropped on 37 by U Khawaja in 50.5 overs
  • M Jansen dropped on 22 by M Labuschagne in 45.4 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 99 balls between K Verreynne (25) and M Jansen (22)
  • South Africa: 101/5 in 40.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 93/5 in 37.0 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 58/4 in 24.0 overs
  • South Africa: 50/1 in 17.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 29/1 in 10.4 overs
  • Stumps: Australia 386/3 in 91.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 357/3 in 83.0 overs
  • Australia 350/3 in 81.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Australia 344/3 in 80.1 overs
  • D Warner : 200 runs in 254 balls (16x4) (2x6)
  • Australia 300/2 in 73.1 overs
  • D Warner : 150 runs in 222 balls (12x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 200 off 311 balls between D Warner (112) and S Smith (79)
  • Australia 250/2 in 66.4 overs
  • Tea : Australia 231/2 in 63.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 150 off 256 balls between D Warner (85) and S Smith (56)
  • S Smith 37th Test fifty: 50 in 108 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Australia: 200/2 in 53.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 194/2 in 51.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 166 balls between D Warner (61) and S Smith (33)
  • D Warner 25th Test hundred: 100 in 144 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Australia: 150/2 in 39.3 overs
  • Lunch : Australia 136/2 in 36.0 overs
  • Australia 100/2 in 24.4 overs
  • D Warner test Fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 71 balls between D Warner (28) and M Labuschagne (14)
  • Australia: 50/1 in 12.4 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 15/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 15/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Tea: Australia - 575/8 in 145.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 575/8 dec in 145.0 overs
  • C Green 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 170 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Australia: 550/7 in 138.1 overs
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 100 off 200 balls between A Carey (71) and C Green (29)
  • A Carey Maiden Test Hundred: 101 runs in 133 balls (13x4) (0x6)
  • Australia: 503/7 in 120.3 overs
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 50 off 100 balls between A Carey (38) and C Green (12)
  • Lunch: Australia 479/7 in 112.0 overs
  • A Carey Test fifty: 50 runs in 66 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Australia: 450/7 in 104.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 440/7 in 101.0 overs
  • Australia: 400/5 in 94.1 overs
  • T Head 11th Test fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Wet Ground Condition: Australia 386/3 in 91.0 overs
  • South Africa: 201/9 in 67.2 overs
  • South Africa: 150/6 in 54.1 overs
  • T Bavuma 20th Test fifty: 52 runs in 124 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 4 (52.6 ovs): AUS against M Jansen (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, SA: 2)
  • Drinks: South Africa 143/5 in 52.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (45.2 ovs): AUS against T Bavuma (CAUGHT) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, SA: 2)
  • Referral 2 (43.5 ovs): K Verreynne against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, SA: 2)
  • Lunch: South Africa 120/4 in 41.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 70 balls between T Bavuma (26) and K Verreynne (24)
  • South Africa: 100/4 in 36.4 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 62/3 in 22.0 overs
  • South Africa: 50/2 in 17.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.6 ovs): AUS against S Erwee (LBW) Successful (AUS: 3, SA: 3)
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Player Runs Avg.
Steven Smith AUS 231 57.75
David Warner AUS 213 53.25
Travis Head AUS 213 53.25
Usman Khawaja AUS 209 69.66
Temba Bavuma SA 185 37.00
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Pat Cummins AUS 12 2.36
Kagiso Rabada SA 11 4.54
Nathan Lyon AUS 10 2.54
Mitchell Starc AUS 8 3.00
Scott Boland AUS 7 2.60
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