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South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SA vs AUS, 2023 - T20 Summary

South Africa vs Australia Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Kingsmead, Durban , Sep 03, 2023
South Africa South Africa
190/8 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
191/5 (17.5/20)
Australia beat South Africa by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Travis Head
    91(48)
  • Player of the Series
    Mitchell Marsh
SA 190/8
Bat Top Batsmen
Donovan Ferreira
Donovan Ferreira
48 (21)
  • 1x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 228.57SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42334-reeza-raphael-hendricks-playerprofile>Reeza Hendricks</a>
Reeza Hendricks
42 (30)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 140SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sean Abbott
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/4
R/W
Bowler
Marcus Stoinis
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
AUS 191/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/62477-travis-michael-head-playerprofile>Travis Head</a>
Travis Head
91 (48)
  • 8x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 189.58SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113451-josh-inglis-playerprofile>Josh Inglis</a>
Josh Inglis
42 (22)
  • 1x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 190.90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then, that is the end of this T20 series. The trophy has been handed to Mitchell Marsh. South Africa will have to bounce back now as we move our focus on the ODI series between these two sides. It will be on Thursday, the 7th of September at 4.30 pm IST (11 am GMT). Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, take care and cheers!
Mitchell Marsh the skipper of Australia says that he enjoys coming and playing in South Africa. Adds that they played some positive cricket and he is proud of his team. He says that he has matured as a leader and learned from the early days as Perth Scorchers captain. Mentions that they are building towards the T20I World Cup next year and are pleased with the domestic played who have stepped up for them. Ends by saying that it is never easy to win in South Africa but the boys have done that and they are proud of the team.
Travis Head is the Player of the Match for his outstanding knock of 91 runs. He says that it is nice to be contributing as it was a test for him. He adds that the goal was to attack from the word go and they did just that. Ends by saying that they play leagues like Big Bash and that is what made him improve his game.
Aiden Markram the skipper of South Africa says that they were slightly better in this game but still not where they want to be. Adds that they will take the positives and learn to improve in the upcoming games. Tells that they batted well and got a few partnerships but also lost wickets which shifted the momentum back and forth. Credits Donovan for the way he played on his debut and they were happy with the total. Mentions that the World Cup coming up is huge and they have got a team in mind and are looking forward to the ODI series.  Says that the fans have been fantastic and they have turned up in numbers even though they haven't performed at their best. Ends by saying that they hope that they can perform better in the future.
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Earlier in the game, Aiden Markram won the toss and had no hesitation in batting first. He and Reeza Hendricks played a good knock but it was the debutant, Donovan Ferreira who came all guns blazing at the end and scored a quickfire 48 but had an unlucky dismissal. For the Aussies, Sean Abbott picked up a four-fer and was the pick of the bowlers for them.
South Africa will be gutted by that loss and surely after their exploits with the bat. They would have thought they had enough runs on the board but the Aussies had different plans in their mind. Not much to talk about their bowling side as none of their bowlers were economical. Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, and Aiden Markram chipped in with a wicket and that was it.
Australia started the chase a bit slow and lost Matthew Short and their skipper, Mitchell Marsh early on. Travis Head and Josh Inglis then set the tone of the game with some hard-hitting skills. The latter departed after his quickfire knock of 42 but Head continued to flourish and scored 91 runs for his side. He made sure he got his team over the line. Marcus Stoinis played an unbeaten knock of 37 runs.
WHITEWASH COMPLETE! What a sensational display of hitting we have seen from both teams but in the end, it is the Aussies who toppled the series with a clean sweep! To chase down 190 in such a fashion is certainly something that will be remembered for a long. Heartbreak for South Africa though who batted brilliantly but just couldn't hold their nerve with the ball.
Over 17.5 : 191/5
4 Runs
  • W 17.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
M. Stoinis
37 (21)
A. Turner
2 (2)
G. Coetzee
3.5-0-36-2
17.5
1
Gerald Coetzee To Marcus Stoinis
THAT IS IT! Marcus Stoinis hits the winning runs! This is full and around leg, Marcus Stoinis flicks it towards deep square leg for one more run. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS & TAKE THE SERIES 3-0!
17.4
1
Gerald Coetzee To Ashton Turner
SCORES LEVEL! Gerald Coetzee bowls this in the blockhole, outside off, Ashton Turner squuezes it towards third man for another run.
17.3
1
Gerald Coetzee To Marcus Stoinis
Another short delivery, on middle, Marcus Stoinis controls his pull shot towards deep square leg for a run.
17.2
1
Gerald Coetzee To Ashton Turner
Short again and on middle, Ashton Turner pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
Ashton Turner is the next batter.
17.1
W
Gerald Coetzee To Tim David OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Tim David also heads back to the hut looking for the finishing blow. Gerald Coetzee bangs this short and on middle, Tim David goes for the pull but unfortunately for him, he picks out Donovan Ferreira at deep mid-wicket who takes a good catch. Australia lose half their side now!
Over 17 : 187/4
11 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 216.2
  • 116.3
  • 616.4
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
T. David
1 (1)
M. Stoinis
35 (19)
B. Fortuin
4-0-36-2
16.6
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Tim David
Quicker, full and on middle, Tim David pushes it past extra covers for one.
Tim David walks in.
16.5
W
Bjorn Fortuin To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Bjorn Fortuin gets another wicket! Travis Head tries to finish things off but holes out instead. He goes back after a magnificent 91. This is quicker, full and outside off, Travis Head tries to reach for it and smack it away but fails to get the elevation and hits it straight into the hands of Temba Bavuma at long off who makes no mistake this time around. Australia four down but on the verge of victory!
16.4
6
Bjorn Fortuin To Travis Head
SIX! That is huge! A free gift for Travis Head and he accepts it with both hands. Bjorn Fortuin serves a high full toss, on middle, Travis Head absolutely smashes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Australia one big hit away from the win now!
16.3
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Marcus Stoinis
Darts this one full and on off, Marcus Stoinis drills it towards long off for another run.
16.2
2
Bjorn Fortuin To Marcus Stoinis
Clever batting! This is floated full and around middle, Marcus Stoinis reverse-scoops it over backward point for a couple of runs.
16.1
1
Bjorn Fortuin To Travis Head
Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head eases it towards long on for a single.
Over 16 : 176/3
11 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
T. Head
84 (45)
M. Stoinis
32 (17)
G. Coetzee
3-0-32-1
15.6
1
Gerald Coetzee To Travis Head
Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head slaps it towards wide long on for one.
15.5
0
Gerald Coetzee To Travis Head
Gerald Coetzee nails the yorker this time, on middle, Travis Head digs it out to the leg side.
15.4
1
Gerald Coetzee To Marcus Stoinis
A full toss now, on middle, Marcus Stoinis mistimes his heave on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.3
4
Gerald Coetzee To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Australia looks in a hurry now! Gerald Coetzee tries the slower bouncer, on off, Marcus Stoinis reads it early and moves across to hook it over short fine leg for four more runs.
15.2
1
Gerald Coetzee To Travis Head
Short of a length nad on middle, Travis Head pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
15.1
4
Gerald Coetzee To Travis Head
FOUR! Lovely shot! Gerald Coetzee serves this full and around leg, Travis Head backs away a bit and uses his wrist to whip it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Over 15 : 165/3
14 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 614.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
T. Head
78 (41)
M. Stoinis
27 (15)
K. Maharaj
3-0-40-0
14.6
1
Keshav Maharaj To Travis Head
Darts this one full and outside off, Travis Head uses his feet and reaches for it to drill it towards long off for one. Australia need 26 runs in 30 balls now!
14.5
6
Keshav Maharaj To Travis Head
SIX! BOOM! Travis Head connects this time alright! Keshav Maharaj gives this one some air, full and on middle, Travis Head stays in his crease and dispatched it wide of long on for another biggie.
Full Commentary
17 OV
11 Runs
B. Fortuin to T. Head M. Stoinis T. David
  • 116.1
  • 216.2
  • 116.3
  • 616.4
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
11 Runs
G. Coetzee to T. Head M. Stoinis
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
14 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Stoinis T. Head
  • 014.1
  • 614.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
14 Runs
A. Markram to T. Head M. Stoinis
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 613.3
  • 013.4
  • 613.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
K. Maharaj to M. Stoinis T. Head
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 412.6
12 OV
3 Runs
B. Fortuin to J. Inglis M. Stoinis T. Head
  • W 11.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
11 Runs
A. Markram to J. Inglis T. Head
  • 610.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 210.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
12 Runs
G. Coetzee to T. Head J. Inglis
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
9 Runs
A. Markram to T. Head J. Inglis
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 68.6
8 OV
20 Runs
K. Maharaj to J. Inglis T. Head
  • 07.1
  • 37.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 2 NB 7.5
  • 67.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
13 Runs
B. Fortuin to J. Inglis T. Head
  • 26.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 66.4
  • 06.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
11 Runs
L. Williams to J. Inglis T. Head
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 25.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
9 Runs
G. Coetzee to M. Marsh J. Inglis T. Head
  • W 4.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 64.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
18 Runs
L. Ngidi to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 63.3
  • 43.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
9 Runs
B. Fortuin to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 62.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
13 Runs
L. Williams to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
3 Runs
A. Markram to M. Short M. Marsh T. Head
  • W 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Kingsmead, Durban
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat South Africa by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Travis Head
  • Player of the Series Mitchell Marsh
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Bongani Jele (SA) and Lubabalo Gcuma (SA)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 190/8 in 20.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 54 off 27 balls between D Ferreira (40) and G Coetzee (13)
  • South Africa 150/6 in 16.3 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 132/6 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (11.6 ovs): AUS against T Stubbs (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AUS: 1)
  • South Africa 101/3 in 10.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between R Hendricks (15) and A Markram (34)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 51/2
  • South Africa 50/2 in 5.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between T Head (17) and M Stoinis (34)
  • Australia 151/3 in 14.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (13.4 ovs): SA against M Stoinis (LBW) Retained (SA: 2, AUS: 2)
  • Australia 105/2 in 9.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 25 balls between T Head (26) and J Inglis (25)
  • T Head Maiden T20I fifty: 52 runs in 24 balls (5x4) (4x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 63/2
  • Australia 51/2 in 4.5 overs
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