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South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SA vs AUS, 2023 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs Australia Scorecard
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3rd ODI, Senwes Park, Potchefstroom , Sep 12, 2023
South Africa South Africa
338/6 (50.0/50)
Australia Australia
227 (34.3/50)
South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Aiden Markram
    102(74)&0/33(4)
SA 338/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
102 (74)
  • 9x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 137.83SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
82 (77)
  • 10x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 106.49SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Travis Head
ECON 3.90
10
OVERS
39/2
R/W
Bowler
Marcus Stoinis
ECON 5.80
10
OVERS
58/1
R/W
AUS 227/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile>David Warner</a>
David Warner
78 (56)
  • 10x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 139.28SR
<a href=/cricket/players/62477-travis-michael-head-playerprofile>Travis Head</a>
Travis Head
38 (24)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 158.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Gerald Coetzee
ECON 7.69
6.3
OVERS
50/4
R/W
Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi
ECON 4.14
7
OVERS
29/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where South Africa dismantles Australia and gets their first win in the series to stay in it as well. The action will now move to Centurion where the fourth ODI will be played on 15th September, Friday at 4.30 pm IST (11 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to that game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Temba Bavuma, the victorious skipper of South Africa says that he is happy with the result and they needed this victory to keep the series alive. He adds that there were a lot of good performances from the team and credits Aiden Markram and the bowlers for sticking to the plan. He mentions that he feels their score was at par and the wicket nibbled a bit but forming partnerships was a key moment for them. He says that the youngsters have got a good experience of what to expect by playing these matches and says that it is all about learning. He also says that the powerplay wasn't how they expected but their bowlers pulled back to run rate in the middle phases. He appreciates the spinners for bowling brilliantly and keeping the pressure on the batters. He ends by saying that they will keep improving as a team and that is a big positive for them and he hopes to keep raising the bar.
Aiden Markram is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his excellent century. He says that it is nice to contribute when the team needs it and they needed to win this one to stay in the series. Adds that this performance will give them a massive boost in confidence going into the next match. Tells that the wicket was challenging and was turning a lot, but it is always about learning in conditions like this and applying yourself in the middle, Mentions that it was important to build partnerships in the middle as initially, he was not feeling that fluent. Says that he is pleased that he stayed till the end and in the last over his plan was to hit a six, so he swung hard. Ends by saying he is quite happy with how things turned out and he got to his hundred.
Mitchell Marsh, the captain of Australia says that he is disappointed as there are areas they can improve in and credits South Africa for playing too well. He mentions that the target was a bit high and appreciates Aiden Markram for batting brilliantly. He hopes they will learn from this match especially with the World Cup coming up and says that playing spin has been a topic of discussion. He ends by saying that they will come back strongly in the next game
Presentation Time ...
Earlier in the game, after being forced to bat first, South Africa posted a huge total on the board thanks to a fine century from Aiden Markram and a couple of brilliant fifties from skipper Temba Bavuma, and QDK. For Australia, Travis Head got a couple of wickets while Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, and Tanveer Sangha picked up one each. While chasing, they started with a bang, but a huge collapse in the middle meant that it is all to play for in the next game.
South Africa, on the other hand, should be extremely proud of themselves for this excellent bowling effort. They were taken to the cleaners in the first ten overs, but the way Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj brought them back into the game was really good. Both of them shared four wickets equally among themselves and broke the core of Australian batting. The fantastic piece of fielding from Maharaj to get rid of Warner was the turning point in this game. They even dropped a few catches earlier in the game, but that hasn't cost them much. After the spinners, it was Gerald Coetzee who took his opportunity and ran through the lower middle order of the Aussies and ended with four wickets while Sisanda Magala chipped in with one to confirm the victory for the hosts.
Australia got off to a flier with both Travis Head and David Warner started smashing it all around the park from the word go. They added 79 runs together before Head got dismissed on 38. Aussies were 104/1 at the end of the first Powerplay and were looking on course to gun this total down with ease. However, once Mitchell Marsh got out, it went downhill for the visitors. Warner looked in fine touch and was scoring runs at a good rate, but a costly slip from him after a well-made 78 which resulted in a run-out started a monumental collapse for them. They went from 140-1 to 200-9 as their middle order had no answers to the spin arsenal of the hosts.  Except for the top three, no batter could even cross the 20-run mark which has ultimately cost them this match.
THE SERIES IS STILL ALIVE! A remarkable win for South Africa as they registered a massive 111-run win over Australia here. It was a great comeback from their bowlers especially the spinners after a nervy start. The hosts have put on an all-round show in this game and the home fans have finally got their money's worth in this series.
Over 34.3 : 227/10
4 Runs
  • 434.1
  • 034.2
  • W 34.3
N. Ellis
16 (20)
J. Hazlewood
12 (7)
G. Coetzee
6.3-0-50-4
34.3
W
Gerald Coetzee To Nathan Ellis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Gerald Coetzee has cleaned things up. He bowls a short ball outside off. Nathan Ellis gives himself some room and lofts it over the infield towards deep cover. He doesn't get the distance needed and Reeza Hendricks takes a fine running catch to complete the last wicket. What a spell from Gerald Coetzee as South Africa win by 111 runs.
34.2
0
Gerald Coetzee To Nathan Ellis
Slow and full outside off. Nathan Ellis slaps it to mid off.
34.1
4
Gerald Coetzee To Nathan Ellis
FOUR! Nathan Ellis is dealing some damage too! Gerald Coetzee bowls this short and over off. Nathan Ellis swings hard but gets an outside edge past the keeper and slip. The ball has enough pace on it to runa way to the thrid man fence for four runs.
Over 34 : 223/9
11 Runs
  • 433.1
  • 233.2
  • 433.3
  • 133.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
J. Hazlewood
12 (7)
N. Ellis
12 (17)
K. Maharaj
10-2-37-2
33.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Hazlewood
Very full on off. Josh Hazlewood digs it out back to the bowler. A fantastic spell from Keshav Maharaj comes to an end.
33.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Josh Hazlewood
Beaten! Flat and quick from around the wicket. Josh Hazlewood swings and misses.
33.4
1
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Fullish and on leg. Nathan Ellis hacks it to long on for one.
33.3
4
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
FOUR AGAIN! Keshav Maharaj with a wrong un, full on off. Nathan Ellis reverse sweeps it wide of the fielder at point. The ball races away to the fence for another boundary.
33.2
2
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Shorter and on middle. Nathan Ellis pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
33.1
4
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
FOUR! It is Nathan Ellis now! Keshav Maharaj bowls a juice full toss and outside off. Nathan Ellis wasn't missing that as he pulls it through deep mid-wicket as the ball runs away to the fence for a boundary.
Over 33 : 212/9
12 Runs
  • W 32.1
  • 432.2
  • 432.3
  • 032.4
  • 432.5
  • 032.6
J. Hazlewood
12 (5)
N. Ellis
1 (13)
G. Coetzee
6-0-46-3
32.6
0
Gerald Coetzee To Josh Hazlewood
Full and outside off. Josh Hazlewood blocks it on the off side to end the over.
32.5
4
Gerald Coetzee To Josh Hazlewood
FOUR! That is the third one! What a shot! Gerald Coetzee bowls this short and over off. Josh Hazlewood sees the ball well and cuts it over the stumps and over the slip region. That is a classy shot and the ball runs away to the thrid man fence for another boundary. Josh Hazlewood is dealing some late damage here.
32.4
0
Gerald Coetzee To Josh Hazlewood
Slow and just outside off. Josh Hazlewood swings but misses out on this full ball.
32.3
4
Gerald Coetzee To Josh Hazlewood
FOUR AGAIN! WOW! Gerald Coetzee with a shorter ball and on the body. Josh Hazlewood gets the connection on the handle of his bat and the ball runs very fine towards fine leg. A lucky boundary for Josh Hazlewood not so much for Gerald Coetzee.
32.2
4
Gerald Coetzee To Josh Hazlewood
FOUR! What a way to get off the mark! Gerald Coetzee bowls this full and into the batter. Josh Hazlewood rocks back and punches it wide of mid on and down the ground. The fielders cannot stop it as the ball meets the fence for four runs.
Josh Hazlewood is the last man in for Australia.
32.1
W
Gerald Coetzee To Tanveer Sangha OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Gerald Coetzee has hit the stumps again! He bowls this on a very good length and in line with the off pole. Tanveer Sangha backs away but gives himself too much room. He his beaten by the pace as the ball hits the top of off stump. South Africa celebrate as Australia are 9 wickets down.
Over 32 : 200/8
0 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
N. Ellis
1 (13)
T. Sangha
0 (2)
K. Maharaj
9-2-26-2
31.6
0
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Uppish and on leg. Nathan Ellis brings his bat down in time to defend. A maiden over for Keshav Maharaj.
31.5
0
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Fullish and on middle. Nathan Ellis digs it out safely down the ground.
31.4
0
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Shorter and outside off. Nathan Ellis slaps it to mid on.
31.3
0
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Lobbed up and drifting onto the pads. Nathan Ellis misses his shot as the ball hits the pads.
31.2
0
Keshav Maharaj To Nathan Ellis
Fuller and on middle. Nathan Ellis blocks it well.
Full Commentary
34 OV
11 Runs
K. Maharaj to N. Ellis J. Hazlewood
  • 433.1
  • 233.2
  • 433.3
  • 133.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
12 Runs
G. Coetzee to T. Sangha J. Hazlewood
  • W 32.1
  • 432.2
  • 432.3
  • 032.4
  • 432.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
0 Runs
K. Maharaj to N. Ellis
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
2 Runs
G. Coetzee to A. Carey N. Ellis T. Sangha
  • 130.1
  • 030.2
  • 130.3
  • W 30.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
0 Runs
K. Maharaj to S. Abbott N. Ellis
  • W 29.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
4 Runs
G. Coetzee to T. David S. Abbott A. Carey
  • 028.1
  • W 28.2
  • 128.3
  • 1 WD 28.4
  • 128.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
1 Runs
K. Maharaj to T. David A. Carey
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
6 Runs
G. Coetzee to T. David
  • 026.1
  • 426.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 1 WD 26.6
  • 126.6
26 OV
4 Runs
K. Maharaj to A. Carey T. David
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 125.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
5 Runs
T. Shamsi to A. Carey T. David
  • 024.1
  • 424.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
6 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Stoinis A. Carey
  • 123.1
  • 1 LB 23.2
  • 423.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • W 23.6
23 OV
1 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Stoinis A. Carey
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 122.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
6 Runs
K. Maharaj to A. Carey M. Stoinis
  • 121.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 121.4
  • 321.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
5 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Labuschagne M. Stoinis
  • 020.1
  • 1 WD 20.2
  • 020.2
  • 420.3
  • 020.4
  • W 20.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
3 Runs
K. Maharaj to A. Carey M. Labuschagne
  • 019.1
  • 1 WD 19.2
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
2 Runs
T. Shamsi to D. Warner M. Labuschagne
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
5 Runs
K. Maharaj to D. Warner M. Labuschagne
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
8 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Labuschagne D. Warner
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
2 Runs
K. Maharaj to D. Warner M. Labuschagne
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
T. Shamsi to D. Warner M. Marsh
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
14 Runs
S. Magala to M. Marsh D. Warner
  • 613.1
  • 213.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
3 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Marsh
  • 012.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
S. Magala to D. Warner M. Marsh
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
G. Coetzee to M. Marsh
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
10 Runs
S. Magala to D. Warner
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
15 Runs
G. Coetzee to D. Warner M. Marsh
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 1 LB 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
16 Runs
S. Magala to D. Warner T. Head M. Marsh
  • 47.1
  • 5 NB 7.2
  • 07.2
  • 67.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
15 Runs
A. Markram to D. Warner T. Head
  • 46.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 66.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
M. Jansen to T. Head D. Warner
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
3 Runs
A. Markram to T. Head D. Warner
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
M. Jansen to T. Head D. Warner
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
7 Runs
A. Markram to T. Head D. Warner
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
13 Runs
M. Jansen to T. Head
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
8 Runs
A. Markram to D. Warner
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 60.3
  • 00.4
  • 20.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs
  • Player of the Match Aiden Markram
  • Umpire Bongani Jele (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 338/6 in 50.0 overs
  • Powerplay 3 (41-50): South Africa 338/6 (96 runs, 2 wickets)
  • A Markram 2nd ODI hundred: 102 runs in 74 balls (9x4) (4x6)
  • A Markram dropped on 95 by T David in 48.5 overs
  • South Africa 303/5 in 46.2 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 55 off 28 balls between A Markram (31) and M Jansen (24)
  • A Markram ODI fifty: 51 runs in 49 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa 250/5 in 42.4 overs
  • Powerplay 2 (11-40): South Africa 242/4 (178 runs, 4 wickets)
  • Referral 2 (36.3 ovs): H Klassen against AUS (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA:1, AUS:1)
  • Drinks: South Africa 221/2 in 34.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 47 balls between R Hendricks (28) and A Markram (20)
  • South Africa 200/2 in 31.5 overs
  • South Africa 150/1 in 23.4 overs
  • T Buvuma 4th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 52 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 91 balls between Q de Kock (57) and T Bevuma (40)
  • South Africa 101/0 in 15.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 95 balls between Q de Kock (57) and T Bevuma (41)
  • Drinks: South Africa 97/0 in 15.0 overs
  • Q de Kock 30th ODI fifty: 52 runs in 48 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): South Africa 64/0
  • Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): AUS against Q de Kock (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA:2, AUS:1)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between Q de Kock (25) and T Bevuma (22)
  • South Africa 50/0 in 8.3 overs
  • Tanveer Sangha makes his ODI debut for Australia
  • Drinks: Australia 200/8 in 30.4 overs
  • Australia 200/7 in 30.3 overs
  • Australia 150/2 in 17.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 140/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (13.3 ovs): SA against S Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:2, SA:1)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between D Warner (25) and S Marsh (24)
  • D Warner dropped on 60 by H Klassen in 11.1 overs
  • Powerplay 1 (1-10): Australia 104/1
  • Australia 102/1 in 9.3 overs
  • D Warner 28th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 37 balls between D Warner (24) and T Head (28)
  • Australia 52/0 in 6.1 overs
  • D Warner dropped on 6 by D Miller in 0.5 overs
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