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South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SA vs AUS, 2016 - Summary

South Africa vs Australia Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Newlands, Cape Town , Mar 09, 2016
South Africa South Africa
178/4 (20)
Australia Australia
181/4 (19.2)
Australia beat South Africa by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Hashim Amla
SA 178/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/693-hashim-amla-playerprofile>Hashim Amla</a>
Hashim Amla
97 (62)
  • 8x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 156.45SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1274-david-miller-playerprofile>David Miller</a>
David Miller
30 (16)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 187.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Nathan Coulter-Nile
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
Bowler
Shane Watson
ECON 11.00
2
OVERS
22/1
R/W
AUS 181/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1053-steven-smith-playerprofile>Steve Smith</a>
Steve Smith
44 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 169.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/467-shane-watson-playerprofile>Shane Watson</a>
Shane Watson
42 (27)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 155.55SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Imran Tahir
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/2
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/1
R/W
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So, that completes our coverage of Australia's brief tour of South Africa. Both sides now fly to India for the World T20 which has already begun on 8th March. The main stage begins from 15th onward. The first stage matches are on and tune in for the double header tomorrow. Until then, it's goodbye from us.
STEVEN SMITH says that coming from 1-0 down to win the series shows the great character of his team. Feels that his team was always confident of chasing down the score at the half-way stage. Expresses joy at the way Australia's batsmen executed the basics well. Credits the bowlers for pulling things back after getting stick early on. Reveals that they have a good squad throughout for the World T20 and says that they are excited about the big tournament coming up.
DAVID WARNER (MAN OF THE SERIES) says that he is enjoying his new role in the middle order. States that his experience of doing it in the IPL is helping him here. Opines that this series was a good workout for Australia heading into the World T20. Exudes confidence about the conditions in India where most Australians have decent experience. Concludes by saying that his team is confident of doing well there.
HASHIM AMLA (MAN OF THE MATCH) doesn't feel that there is any pressure on him or his other top order contenders. States that it is important to play with a free mind and says that he did precisely the same today. Feels that 180 was a good score but says that Australia were too good. Credits the opposition for a good performance. Maintains that scoring runs is a good thing for him heading into the World T20. Signs off by saying that his team is looking forward to the tournament.
FAF DU PLESSIS feels that his team had enough on the board although they could have got another 10-12 more. Says that 180 was a good score. States that he expected the track to slow down but it didn't as the ball kept coming on nicely. Credits Australia for chasing well again after the brilliant performance at the Wanderers. Adds that he isn't in a position to reveal SA's opening combination with the problem of plenty for his side. Admits that his team is disappointed at losing the series but maintains that they are upbeat about the World T20. Feels that his team's recent performances in the sub-continent gives them hope.
Both teams tried and tested various combinations in this series with an eye on the World T20 that begins next week. Australia will be happy with the form of their batsmen with the batting order reshuffle working well. Their bowling needs to improve though. South Africa continue to have a good top order but the middle order lacks solidity. Overall, both the sides will take positives heading into the World T20.
Despite the twin strikes in an over, Tahir was really expensive and so were his mates as the Proteas failed to create constant pressure. Runs came too easily for Australia as Smith's men gunned down the target comfortably. Early on, an Amla special took SA to a healthy score of 178 although the hosts would regret not getting over the 190-run mark due to some stagnancy in the middle overs.
Clinical chase by Australia as they pocket the 3-match T2OI series 2-1. Chasing a stiff target of 179, Australia got off to a solid start through some explosive batting from Watson and Khawaja. The duo were removed in the same over by Tahir as the Proteas garnered some hope. However, skipper Smith played a fine knock along with Warner to ensure that the visitors emerged victorious with ease. This is a record chase at Cape Town in T20Is.
19.2
4
Kyle Abbott To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! FINISHES IT OFF IN STYLE! Shortish outside off, Marsh absolutely bludgeons it away past the bowler and mid off down the ground to the ropes for another boundary. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 6 WICKETS TO TAKE THE SERIES 2-1.
19.1
1
Kyle Abbott To Glenn Maxwell
Full and wide outside off, Maxwell backs away and lofts it over the covers to the deep for a single.
KYLE ABBOTT to bowl the final over. He has only 3 to defend though.
Over 19 : 176/4
9 Runs
G. Maxwell
18 (9)
M. Marsh
0 (0)
K. Rabada
4-0-38-1
18.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To Glenn Maxwell
Shortish on off, Maxwell carves it past the covers for a single.
18.5
6
Kagiso Rabada To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! HOW DID HE HIT THAT? GOSH! Shortish outside off, Maxwell makes room and hacks it away with a flat bat. Opens the face and the slice is so good that it goes many rows back at deep point for a huge maximum. That pretty much settles the case for anyone who was expecting some twist in this game. Only 4 needed now.
18.4
0
Kagiso Rabada To Glenn Maxwell
Slower ball outside off, Maxwell has a wild swing at it across the line but makes no contact. Dot ball!
MITCHELL MARSH walks out to bat.
18.3
W
Kagiso Rabada To Steven Smith OUT!
OUT! FREAKY DISMISSAL! Full toss outside off, Smith goes across the sticks to ramp it but doesn't get hold of it well at all. Spoons it high down to the leg side as de Kock goes to his left to take a simple catch. Fine knock from the skipper comes to an end. SA are getting the wickets but Australia seem to have sealed this game. 10 needed off 9 now.
18.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To Glenn Maxwell
Slower and short outside off, Maxi backs away and slaps it to point for a run.
18.1
1
Kagiso Rabada To Steven Smith
Fuller on off, Smith walks across and clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Over 18 : 167/3
11 Runs
G. Maxwell
10 (5)
S. Smith
43 (24)
D. Steyn
4-0-29-0
17.6
2
Dale Steyn To Glenn Maxwell
Fuller outside off, Maxwell slices it away over the covers to the deep for a brace.
17.5
4
Dale Steyn To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! CLEARS THE INFIELD! Shortish outside off, Maxwell backs away to that one and flat bats it uppishly down the ground. Mid off was up and this went well over the fielder down to the ropes.
17.4
0
Dale Steyn To Glenn Maxwell
Short and wide outside off, Maxwell tries to reach it but is beaten due to the bounce.
17.3
0
Dale Steyn To Glenn Maxwell
THAT WAS FUNNY! Dug in short outside off, Maxwell goes across the stumps and ends up trying to fend at the last moment. Too much confusion and no wonder he got beaten there.
17.2
4
Dale Steyn To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! GETS IT AWAY! Shortish outside off, Maxwell carves it away over point with an open face by making room to get the boundary. He is off in style!
GLENN MAXWELL walks out to bat.
17.1
W
Dale Steyn To David Warner OUT!
OUT! GONE! FINE FIELDING! Full and wide outside off, Warner reaches out and slices it to third man for a single. He decides to go for the second run but Tahir's throw is accurate and flat as de Kock does the rest. Warner is out by yards and that's a timely strike for the Proteas but is it too late for the hosts? The southpaw fell over after playing the shot which probably cost him a few seconds.
DALE STEYN to bowl out. 23 needed from 18. Can he strike for SA?
Over 17 : 156/2
9 Runs
D. Warner
32 (26)
S. Smith
43 (24)
K. Rabada
3-0-29-0
16.6
1
Kagiso Rabada To David Warner
Good length around off, Warner mishits the big stroke to wide long on but one bounce to the fielder as they get a single.
16.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To David Warner
Dug in short outside off, Warner makes room to play the upper cut but misses. He wanted a wide called but the umpires feel it's alright.
16.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Steven Smith
Good length around off, Smith goes across to whip it away and gets an inside edge to short fine leg for a single.
16.3
6
Kagiso Rabada To Steven Smith
SIX! SENSATIONAL STROKE! Full and outside off, Smith walks across the stumps and whips it nonchalantly over deep backward square leg for a big maximum. Not a bad ball, just a brilliant shot from Smith. Used the pace with aplomb.
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Match Info
  • Venue Newlands, Cape Town
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat South Africa by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Hashim Amla
  • Umpire
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson
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