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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test Match Summary

AUS vs SA, 2016 - Test Summary

Australia vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide , Nov 24, 2016
Australia Australia
383&127/3 (40.5)
South Africa South Africa
259/9d&250
Australia beat South Africa by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Usman Khawaja
  • Player of the Series
    Vernon Philander
SA 259/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1579-faf-du-plessis-playerprofile>Faf du Plessis</a>
Faf du Plessis
118 (164)
  • 17x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 71.95SR
<a href=/cricket/players/44243-stephen-craig-cook-playerprofile>Stephen Cook</a>
Stephen Cook
40 (99)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 40.40SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 3.09
22
OVERS
68/4
R/W
Bowler
Jackson Bird
ECON 3.56
16
OVERS
57/2
R/W
AUS 383/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1414-usman-khawaja-playerprofile>Usman Khawaja</a>
Usman Khawaja
145 (308)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 47.07SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
59 (113)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 52.21SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kyle Abbott
ECON 1.68
29
OVERS
49/3
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 3.33
25.1
OVERS
84/3
R/W
SA 250/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/44243-stephen-craig-cook-playerprofile>Stephen Cook</a>
Stephen Cook
104 (240)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 43.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/693-hashim-amla-playerprofile>Hashim Amla</a>
Hashim Amla
45 (80)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 56.25SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Starc
ECON 3.42
23.2
OVERS
80/4
R/W
Bowler
Nathan Lyon
ECON 2.85
21
OVERS
60/3
R/W
AUS 127/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile>David Warner</a>
David Warner
47 (51)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 92.15SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
40 (52)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 76.92SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kyle Abbott
ECON 2.6
10
OVERS
26/1
R/W
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 3.30
14.5
OVERS
49/1
R/W
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That completes South Africa's tour of Australia 2016. A terrific Test series that saw some high quality cricket being played. The visitors have sealed a series Down Under third time in a row now. Hope you all enjoyed our coverage of the entire series. For the time being, hop on to the India-England match tab for cricketing action. Goodbye!
FAF DU PLESSIS accepts being disappointment at the loss but insists that it's been a series of pride for his South African team. Feels that his boys have stepped up big time to outplay a quality side like Australia in their den. Adds that it's easy being a captain with such a quality bowling attack. Underlines the great atmosphere and attitude of his side which he feels is a big positive. Ends by saying that they will take a short break before getting back to a jam-packed schedule.
STEVEN SMITH says that he is pleased and proud of the way his team has stepped up in the game. Lauds the bowlers and Khawaja for setting it up nicely. Says that his team was outplayed in the first two matches and says that South Africa deserved to win the series. Stresses at the character shown by his team to bounce back in this game. Feels that the debutants are doing okay.
VERNON PHILANDER (PLAYER OF THE SERIES) says he is surprised at getting the award as there were many good performances especially from his teammates. Admits that missing a legend like Steyn was a big factor but lauds his mates for taking the extra responsibility. Says that they enjoyed the conditions in the series.
USMAN KHAWAJA (PLAYER OF THE MATCH) says that it was a tough series with good balance between bat and ball. Rues not being able to win one of the first two Tests. Expresses happiness at having contributed a match-winning century. Praises South Africa for putting up a great performance in the series and admits that his opponents were worthy winners in the end.
With a paltry target of 127 to win, Australia were never going to be tested. Warner got them off to a racy start before being run out amidst confusion. Smith too played a solid knock but he departed just at the doorstep of the victory. Debutant opener Renshaw dug in long and stayed unbeaten with the other debutant Handscomb to see the team through. A consolation win for the hosts but it's been a vital one considering the new look outfit. Despite the defeat, a largely satisfying series for the Proteas as they clinched it 2-1.
Khawaja rose to the occasion with a superlative ton with contributions from Smith, Handscomb and then down the order from Starc. The runs added by the lower order helped Australia take a vital 124-run lead. With a challenging deficit, South Africa struggled with Cook being the lone warrior with a defiant ton. Lyon led the charge along with Starc in the second innings and it was a terrific bowling performance from the hosts.
An emphatic win for Australia in the end. Despite losing the toss, they were able to restrict South Africa on day one. The Proteas rode on a du Plessis ton to get to 259/9 before the SA skipper made a sporting declaration. Hazlewood was the pick of the Aussie bowlers while the rest were decent. With a fragile and inexperienced lower middle order, Australia needed a senior man to step in and it happened that way.
40.5
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Peter Handscomb
That will do for the hosts! Fuller on middle and leg, Handscomb steps out to that one and wrists it through mid-wicket for a single. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS.
40.4
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Peter Handscomb
Flighted on off, steps out to drive it firmly back towards Shamsi who stops it well.
40.3
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Peter Handscomb
Floated outside off, steps out to block but is hit on the front pad.
40.2
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Peter Handscomb
Drifting in from around off, blocked off the back foot to short leg.
40.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Renshaw
Fuller on middle and leg, whipped to mid on for a single. Just 1 more needed now.
PETER HANDSCOMB walks out to bat. Two debutants to finish off the game then maybe.
Over 40 : 125/3
6 Runs
S. Smith
40 (52)
M. Renshaw
33 (136)
K. Abbott
10-2-26-1
39.6
W
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! Gone! Ripper of a ball and the Australian captain has to go. Back of a length around off, moves away sharply as Smith looks to play across the line. The feather flies through to de Kock who takes it with ease. So, Smith has to go with his side at the doorstep of a win.
39.5
4
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith
FOUR! Steered away! Back of a length outside off, Smith hangs on the back foot and plays with an angled bat past gully for a boundary. Played it late and so found the gap well. Just 2 more needed.
39.4
0
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith
Fullish on off, tailing in a bit, Smith flicks it away but cannot beat mid-wicket.
39.3
0
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith
Full and outside off, Smith shuffles and pushes it towards mid on.
39.2
2
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith
Good length outside off, Smith shuffles on the back foot and clips it past mid-wicket for a brace.
39.1
0
Kyle Abbott To Steven Smith
Fuller on middle and leg, worked towards mid-wicket.
Over 39 : 119/2
11 Runs
M. Renshaw
33 (136)
S. Smith
34 (46)
T. Shamsi
14-4-47-1
38.6
0
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Renshaw
Loopy outside off, Renshaw steers it towards point.
38.5
4
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Renshaw
FOUR! When it rains, it pours! Another boundary for the debutant and this is an even better shot. Flighted around off, uses his reach to get to the pitch and whips it away down the ground past mid on for another boundary. Just 8 more needed now.
50-run stand between Smith and Renshaw.
38.4
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Steven Smith
Flighted on middle and leg, clipped through mid-wicket for a single.
38.3
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Renshaw
Dragged short outside off, Renshaw gets back to cut but gets the outside edge. Just goes on the bounce past the slip fielder for a run.
38.2
4
Tabraiz Shamsi To Matthew Renshaw
FOUR! Finally, Renshaw scores after a huge lull! Flighted on middle and leg, leans into it and whips it away through mid-wicket for a boundary. First runs after 33 balls for the debutant. He will be feeling relieved now.
38.1
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Steven Smith
Fuller on middle and leg, worked away to the deep on the leg side for a run.
With a result around the corner, the dinner break has been extended by 15 minutes.
Over 38 : 108/2
1 Runs
M. Renshaw
24 (132)
S. Smith
32 (44)
K. Abbott
9-2-20-0
37.6
0
Kyle Abbott To Matthew Renshaw
Length ball outside off, defended solidly from the crease to the off side.
37.5
0
Kyle Abbott To Matthew Renshaw
Good length angled in from outside off, another play and a miss from Renshaw.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat South Africa by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Usman Khawaja
  • Player of the Series Vernon Philander
  • Umpire Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Nigel Llong (ENG) and Aleem Dar (PAK)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 259/9 in 76.0 overs
  • South Africa 250/9 in 75.1 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 220/8 in 70.0 overs
  • Faf du Plessis 6th Test Hundred: 100 runs in 147 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • 8th wkt Partnership: 51 of 76 balls between du Plessis (33) and K Abbott (17)
  • South Africa 201/7 in 64.4 overs
  • Dinner: South Africa 165/7 in 56.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (52.6 overs): V Philander against AUS (Caught) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • South Africa 153/6 in 51.2 overs
  • F du Plessis Test fifty: 50 runs in 92 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: South Africa 117/5 in 42.1 overs
  • South Africa 100/4 in 32.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 of 94 balls between F du Plessis (32) and S Cook (16)
  • Tea: South Africa 89/3 in 28.0 overs
  • South Africa 51/3 in 15.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 44/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Test Debutants: M Renshaw, N Maddinson, P Handscomb(AUS) and T Shamsi(SA)
  • Stumps: Australia 307/6 in 102.0 overs
  • Australia 302/6 in 96.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (94.4 overs): M Starc against South Africa (LBW) - Successful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • P Handscomb Maiden Test fifty: 53 runs in 71 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • New ball taken: Australia 243/3 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (79.1 overs): South Africa against P Handscomb (LBW) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 of 68 balls between U Khawaja (29) and P Handscomb (21)
  • Dinner: Australia 209/3 in 70.0 overs
  • Australia 203/3 in 68.0 overs
  • U Khawaja 5th Test Hundred: 103 runs in 197 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Australia 161/2 in 57.0 overs
  • Australia 150/2 in 54.1 overs
  • S Smith 18th Test Fifty: 52 runs in 84 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • S Smith dropped on 46 by H Amla in 50.6overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 of 169 balls between U Khawaja (55) and S Smith (42)
  • Tea: Australia 109/2 in 41.0 overs
  • Australia 103/2 in 39.0 overs
  • U Khawaja Test fifty : 52 runs in 115 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 of 83 balls between U Khawaja (31) and S Smith (21)
  • Drinks: Australia 52/2 in 27.0 overs
  • Australia 52/2 in 26.3 overs
  • Stumps: South Africa 194/6 in 69.0 overs
  • South Africa 190/5: T Bavuma c S Smith b N Lyon 21(31)
  • Referral 2 (66.4 overs) T Bavuma against AUS (Caught) - Unsuccessful (SA 0, AUS 2)
  • South Africa 152/3 in 55.6 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 144/3 in 54.0 overs
  • S Cook 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 117 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: South Africa 100/2 in 34.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/2 in 32.5 overs
  • South Africa 82/2: H Amla c M Wade b J Hazlewood 45(80)
  • Referral 1 (25.6 overs) H Amla against AUS (Caught) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 of 112 balls between S Cook (25) and H Amla (22)
  • South Africa 51/1 in 19.1 overs
  • H Amla dropped on 13 by M Renshaw in 17.4 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 35/1 in 17.0 overs
  • Tea: Australia 383/10 in 121.1 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 383/10 in 121.1 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 357/7 in 115.0 overs
  • M Starc 7th Test fifty: 52 runs in 88 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Australia 351/7 in 113.2 overs
  • Australia 327/7: U Khawaja lbw b V Philander 145(308)
  • Referral 3 (108.5 overs) U Khawaja against SA (LBW) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 1)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 of 118 balls between M Renshaw (17) and S Smith (30)
  • Australia 100/2 in 30.6 overs
  • Referral 3 (25.2 overs): SA against M Renshaw (LBW) - UnSuccessful (SA 0, AUS 2)
  • Drinks: Australia 77/2 in 22.0 overs
  • Australia 64/2: U Khawaja lbw b T Shamsi 0(2)
  • Referral 2 (18.5 overs): SA against U Khawaja (LBW) - Successful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 of 76 balls between D Warner (41) and M Renshaw (8)
  • Australia 50/0 in 12.3 overs
  • Tea: Australia 27/0 in 8.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (1.1 overs): SA against M Renshaw (Caught) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • Innings Break: South Africa 250/10 in 85.2 overs
  • South Africa 250/8 in 84.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 245/8 in 83.0 overs
  • S Cook 2ndTest Hundred: 103 runs in 235 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 235/8: V Philander lbw b M Starc 17(34)
  • Referral 5 (81.6 overs): V Philander against SA (LBW) - Unsuccessful (SA 1, AUS 2)
  • New ball taken: South Africa 224/7 in 80.1 overs
  • South Africa 201/7: de Kock lbw b J Bird 5(16)
  • Referral 4 (73.1 overs): AUS against de Kock (LBW) - Successful (SA 0, AUS 2)
  • South Africa 200/6 in 71.3 overs
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