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South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI Match Summary

SA vs AUS, 2020 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs Australia Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Boland Park, Paarl , Feb 29, 2020

South Africa

291/7 (50.0/50)

Australia

217 (45.1/50)

South Africa beat Australia by 74 runs

Player of the Match

Heinrich Klaasen

123(114)

SA 291/7

Top Batsmen

Heinrich Klaasen

123 (114)

7x4s
3x6s
107.89SR

David Miller

64 (70)

4x4s
1x6s
91.42SR

Top Bowlers

Pat Cummins

ECON 4.50

OVERS

45/3

R/W

Mitchell Starc

ECON 5.90

OVERS

59/2

R/W

AUS 217/10

Top Batsmen

Steven Smith

76 (94)

3x4s
0x6s
80.85SR

Marnus Labuschagne

41 (51)

2x4s
0x6s
80.39SR

Top Bowlers

Lungi Ngidi

ECON 3.75

OVERS

30/3

R/W

Anrich Nortje

ECON 5.44

7.1

OVERS

39/2

R/W

Right then, that's all we have from this exciting match. South Africa were in early pressure but bounced back superbly and ended up with a convincing win. The action now shifts to the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein for the second ODI on the 4th of March. Do join us at 1300 local (1100 GMT). Cheers!

South African skipper, Quinton de Kock, says that he is pleased with the way his boys went about it today. Lauds Klaasen for his knock and praises Ngidi for the way he bowled. Adds that they knew they had hitters down the order and it was just a matter of staying there and being consistent in what they do. Shares that Ngidi has a knack of picking wickets and he is enjoying his leadership role. On his role as an opener/keeper/captain, de Kock replies that he has always felt that his keeping helps him in captaincy and he feels it won't be the same if he goes out in the outfield. Signs off by saying that he is still feeling fresh and good!

Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, says that it was a good start by his bowlers but Klaasen and Miller batted superbly. Admits that they lost wickets pretty consistently and that cost them the match. Tells that they got outplayed in all the disciplines and South Africa were the better side. Mentions that you expect nothing less from the Proteas and hopes to bounce back in the second game.

HEINRICH KLAASEN IS THE MAN OF THE MATCH! Says that it's a great feeling and that's why that celebration came off. Adds that the last year and a half have been tough for him and he is relieved with today's performance. Mentions that it felt like another comeback and he just stuck to the game plan and is happy to perform for the team. Praises David Miller for his knock which took the pressure off him. States that they just needed to bat deep and bat with low risk. Further says that David Miller allowed him to play his natural game and then he unleashed a little more.

Earlier in the day, South Africa opted to bat but found themselves in troubled waters after losing three quick wickets. But Heinrich Klaasen dug in deep and put on a great show with the bat. His partnerships with Kyle Verreynne and David Miller bailed the African team out and they managed to post a very challenging total on the board. In defense, the bowlers turned up to tighten the noose and it was a complete bowling performance by them. A near clinical win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Stay tuned for the presentation...

Steven Smith fought a brave battle for Australia. Till the time he was in the middle, Australia had hope. He constructed a couple of stands and was laying the platform for an onslaught in the death overs. However, the period when Mitchell Marsh and Smith departed in consecutive overs hurt their chances badly. Post that, there was very little fight shown by the Kangaroos and they succumbed to a heavy defeat.

A very efficient defense from South Africa! They bowled according to the plan and stuck to the basics. After dismissing the Aussie openers fairly cheaply, there was a partnership that blossomed between Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne but the Protea bowlers didn't lose hope. They held their nerves and concentrated on drying out the boundaries. This can be substantiated by the fact that it took Australia 18 overs to hit their first boundary after Powerplay 1.

45.1

Anrich Nortje To Josh Hazlewood OUT!

OUT! TIMBER! That is the end of the match! SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 74 RUNS! It is on a length and around off, Hazlewood is beaten for sheer pace and fails to keep it out. The stumps light up and it's lights out for Australia.

Over 45 : 217/9

6 Runs

W 44.1
144.2
044.3
044.4
144.5
444.6

A. Zampa

7 (5)

J. Hazlewood

1 (3)

A. Phehlukwayo

10-0-52-1

44.6

Andile Phehlukwayo To Adam Zampa

FOUR! Good shot! It is short and around middle, Zampa waits for it and then pulls it nicely over mid-wicket for a boundary.

44.5

Andile Phehlukwayo To Josh Hazlewood

Outside off, this is slapped towards mid off for one.

44.4

Andile Phehlukwayo To Josh Hazlewood

One more play and a miss! Outside off again. Hazlewood goes after it but fails to put bat on ball.

44.3

Andile Phehlukwayo To Josh Hazlewood

Outside off, fuller in length. Hazlewood goes for it but misses.

44.2

Andile Phehlukwayo To Adam Zampa

On a length and around middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

Josh Hazlewood is the number 11 batsman.

44.1

Andile Phehlukwayo To Pat Cummins OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Another spectacular catch from Verreynne. It is a slower one and on middle, Cummins swings but only manages to hit it high up in the air towards long on. KV runs in and takes an excellent catch with a dive forward.

Over 44 : 211/8

4 Runs

W 43.1
043.2
143.3
143.4
143.5
143.6

P. Cummins

6 (6)

A. Zampa

2 (3)

T. Shamsi

10-0-45-2

43.6

Tabraiz Shamsi To Pat Cummins

Out comes the sweep shot. It is hit through mid-wicket for one.

43.5

Tabraiz Shamsi To Adam Zampa

Zampa plays the reverse sweep. It is hit towards backward point where the fielder dives to his right and saves a run.

43.4

Tabraiz Shamsi To Pat Cummins

A little too short! Cummins pulls it behind square on the leg side for one.

Malan is now seen walking back! He is holding his hamstring and is in a lot of pain. Not good, not a debut to remember.

43.3

Tabraiz Shamsi To Adam Zampa

Nicely played! On the pads, this is swept towards fine leg for one.

43.2

Tabraiz Shamsi To Adam Zampa

On leg stump, it turns back in. Zampa looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A huge shout but not given.

Adam Zampa is in next.

43.1

Tabraiz Shamsi To D'Arcy Short OUT!

OUT! That is probably the last nail in the coffin for Australia! Short looks to take on Shamsi. He steps out but Shamsi shortens the length. Short swings but misses and de Kock does the rest.

Over 43 : 207/7

4 Runs

042.1
W 42.2
042.3
042.4
442.5
042.6

P. Cummins

4 (4)

D. Short

18 (23)

A. Phehlukwayo

9-0-46-0

42.6

Andile Phehlukwayo To Pat Cummins

One more dot! A slower one, Cummins swings again but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket. Just a boundary and a wicket from the over. Brilliant.

42.5

Andile Phehlukwayo To Pat Cummins

FOUR! Much, much-needed! Australia though need a lot more. This is full and it is a slower one. Cummins smashes it over the bowler's head and bags a boundary.

42.4

Andile Phehlukwayo To Pat Cummins

On off, Cummins works it towards mid-wicket.

42.3

Andile Phehlukwayo To Pat Cummins

Length and on off, it is guided to point.

Pat Cummins arrives in the middle with the asking rate 11.6.

42.2

Andile Phehlukwayo To Mitchell Starc OUT!

OUT! RUN OUT! Number 7 down and Starc's struggle comes to an end! One more slower one outside off, Starc once again looks to cut but gets a bottom edge. He comes out of the crease in search of a run but is sent back. The keeper picks up the ball up and hits the bull's eye at the striker's end. Starc is well short of his crease!

42.1

Andile Phehlukwayo To Mitchell Starc

A slower one outside off, Starc slashes but misses. Clever bowling. Starc probably just needs to give the strike over to Short. Dots are something they can't afford at the moment.

Full Commentary

45 OV

6 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to P. Cummins A. Zampa J. Hazlewood

W 44.1
144.2
044.3
044.4
144.5
444.6

44 OV

4 Runs

T. Shamsi to D. Short A. Zampa P. Cummins

W 43.1
043.2
143.3
143.4
143.5
143.6

43 OV

4 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to M. Starc P. Cummins

042.1
W 42.2
042.3
042.4
442.5
042.6

42 OV

3 Runs

T. Shamsi to M. Starc D. Short

041.1
141.2
041.3
141.4
041.5
141.6

41 OV

3 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to M. Starc D. Short

040.1
040.2
040.3
140.4
140.5
140.6

40 OV

3 Runs

T. Shamsi to D. Short A. Carey M. Starc

039.1
139.2
039.3
W 39.4
139.5
139.6

39 OV

4 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to A. Carey D. Short

138.1
038.2
138.3
138.4
038.5
138.6

38 OV

3 Runs

L. Ngidi to A. Carey D. Short

037.1
137.2
037.3
037.4
137.5
037.6

37 OV

8 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to D. Short A. Carey

136.1
136.2
036.3
136.4
136.5
436.6

36 OV

2 Runs

L. Ngidi to D. Short A. Carey

1 WD 35.1
135.1
035.2
035.3
035.4
035.5
035.6

35 OV

3 Runs

A. Nortje to S. Smith D. Short A. Carey

W 34.1
034.2
234.3
034.4
134.5
034.6

34 OV

5 Runs

L. Ngidi to S. Smith M. Marsh A. Carey

033.1
433.2
133.3
W 33.4
033.5
033.6

33 OV

7 Runs

A. Nortje to S. Smith M. Marsh

432.1
132.2
132.3
032.4
032.5
132.6

32 OV

7 Runs

T. Shamsi to S. Smith M. Marsh

131.1
131.2
231.3
131.4
131.5
131.6

31 OV

5 Runs

A. Nortje to S. Smith M. Marsh

030.1
230.2
030.3
130.4
130.5
1 LB 30.6

30 OV

4 Runs

T. Shamsi to M. Marsh S. Smith

129.1
129.2
029.3
029.4
129.5
129.6

29 OV

4 Runs

K. Maharaj to S. Smith M. Marsh

128.1
128.2
028.3
128.4
028.5
128.6

28 OV

8 Runs

T. Shamsi to M. Marsh S. Smith

027.1
027.2
127.3
127.4
227.5
427.6

27 OV

5 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith M. Marsh

126.1
226.2
126.3
W 26.4
026.5
126.6

26 OV

4 Runs

T. Shamsi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

125.1
025.2
125.3
225.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

8 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith

324.1
124.2
124.3
124.4
224.5
024.6

24 OV

2 Runs

T. Shamsi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

023.1
023.2
023.3
123.4
023.5
123.6

23 OV

4 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith

022.1
122.2
122.3
222.4
122.5
122.6

22 OV

4 Runs

T. Shamsi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

221.1
021.2
121.3
021.4
021.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

K. Maharaj to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

120.1
120.2
120.3
120.4
120.5
120.6

20 OV

6 Runs

T. Shamsi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

119.1
119.2
219.3
119.4
1 WD 19.5
019.5
019.6

19 OV

4 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith

118.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
018.5
118.6

18 OV

5 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

017.1
117.2
017.3
117.4
117.5
1 WD 17.6
117.6

17 OV

4 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith

116.1
016.2
116.3
016.4
116.5
116.6

16 OV

4 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

015.1
015.2
215.3
015.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

4 Runs

K. Maharaj to M. Labuschagne S. Smith

014.1
114.2
114.3
114.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

4 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

013.1
113.2
113.3
113.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

5 Runs

L. Ngidi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

012.1
112.2
212.3
112.4
112.5
012.6

12 OV

5 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

011.1
111.2
111.3
011.4
111.5
211.6

11 OV

3 Runs

L. Ngidi to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

1 LB 10.1
010.2
110.3
110.4
010.5
010.6

10 OV

9 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to S. Smith M. Labuschagne

09.1
09.2
19.3
09.4
49.5
49.6

9 OV

3 Runs

L. Ngidi to D. Warner S. Smith

1 WD 8.1
08.1
18.2
08.3
08.4
18.5
W 8.6

8 OV

8 Runs

A. Nortje to S. Smith D. Warner

07.1
17.2
17.3
47.4
07.5
27.6

7 OV

4 Runs

L. Ngidi to D. Warner S. Smith

06.1
16.2
16.3
1 LB 6.4
06.5
16.6

6 OV

6 Runs

A. Nortje to S. Smith D. Warner

05.1
05.2
15.3
45.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

7 Runs

L. Ngidi to A. Finch S. Smith D. Warner

24.1
W 4.2
14.3
44.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

6 Runs

A. Nortje to D. Warner A. Finch

13.1
13.2
23.3
13.4
03.5
13.6

3 OV

9 Runs

K. Maharaj to D. Warner A. Finch

12.1
42.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6

2 OV

5 Runs

A. Nortje to D. Warner A. Finch

41.1
01.2
01.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

1 Runs

K. Maharaj to D. Warner A. Finch

00.1
00.2
00.3
10.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Boland Park, Paarl
Weather Clear
Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
Result South Africa beat Australia by 74 runs
Player of the Match Heinrich Klaasen
Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Nigel Llong (ENG) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

Match Notes

Innings Break: South Africa 291/7 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): South Africa 291/7 (82 runs, 3 wickets)
H Klaasen maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 106 balls (5x4) (2x6)
South Africa 252/4 in 45.5 overs
D Miller 14th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (2x4) (1x6)
5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 95 balls between H Klaasen (51) and D Miller (44)
Power play 2 (11-40): South Africa 209/4 (159 runs, 1 wickets)
South Africa 201/4 in 39.2 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 51 off 58 balls between H Klaasen (30) and D Miller (20)
Drinks: South Africa 150/4 in 31.0 overs
South Africa 150/4 in 31.0 overs
H Klaasen ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (4x4) (0x6)
South Africa 100/3 in 20.5 overs
4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between K Verreynne (30) and H Klaasen (20)
Drinks: South Africa 69/3 in 15.0 overs
Referral 2 (13.2 ovs): AUS against H Klaasen (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, AUS: 0)
Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 50/3
South Africa 50/3 in 9.5 overs
T Bavuma dropped on 23 by M Starc in 8.2 overs
South Africa 0/1: J Malan lbw b M Starc 0(1)
Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): AUS against J Malan (LBW) Successful (SA: 1, AUS: 1)
K Verreynne and J Malan make their ODI debut for South Africa

Australia 200/6 in 41.0 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Australia 197/6 (139 runs, 4 wickets)
South Africa 150/3 in 30.0 overs
S Smith 25th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 69 balls (1x4) (0x6)
3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 64 balls between S Smith (22) and M Labuschagne (27)
Australia 100/2 in 19.3 overs
Drinks: Australia 83/2 in 16.0 overs
Referral 1 (11.1 ovs): SA against S Smith (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, AUS: 1)
Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 58/2
Australia 50/2 in 9.3 overs

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