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South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions, Match 12 Match Summary

SAC vs AAC, 2025 - T20 Summary

South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Scorecard
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Match 12, Headingley, Leeds , Jul 27, 2025
South Africa Champions South Africa Champions
241/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Champions Australia Champions
146 (16.4/20)
South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions by 95 runs
  • Player of the Match
    AB de Villiers
    123(46)
SAC 241/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/699-ab-de-villiers-playerprofile>AB de Villiers</a>
AB de Villiers
123 (46)
  • 15x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 267.39SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1066-jj-smuts-playerprofile>JJ Smuts</a>
JJ Smuts
85 (53)
  • 10x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 160.37SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Peter Siddle
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/3
R/W
Bowler
Brett Lee
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/1
R/W
AAC 146/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1409-ben-cutting-playerprofile>Ben Cutting</a>
Ben Cutting
59 (29)
  • 6x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 203.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1012-peter-siddle-playerprofile>Peter Siddle</a>
Peter Siddle
19 (17)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 111.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Aaron Phangiso
ECON 3.54
3.4
OVERS
13/4
R/W
Bowler
Imran Tahir
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/3
R/W
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Aaron Phangiso, the skipper of South Africa Champions, praised AB de Villiers, calling him a champion cricketer who brings energy to the dressing room. Phangiso expressed his satisfaction with the win and hopes to build on this momentum to take the trophy home for South Africa Champions.
Australia Champions captain Brett Lee praised AB de Villiers' impressive performance and jokingly urged him to come out of retirement. Lee noted that De Villiers' innings had made the target seem like 400 at one point. He reflected on the match, stating that some batters played perfect shots but were unlucky to be caught in the deep, highlighting the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket. With the game behind them, Lee seemed to be looking forward to moving on.
AB de Villiers, the Player of the Match, expressed his delight at batting at Headingley, where he shared a memorable partnership with JJ Smuts. He reminisced about a crucial Test match at Leeds where he took a controversial catch, sparking a lively crowd reaction. De Villiers jokingly mentioned his temporary retirement U-turn, chuckling that despite being back on the field, his true passion now lies in golf.
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Earlier, AB de Villiers and JJ Smuts' explosive opening partnership propelled South Africa Champions to 241/6 in 20 overs. De Villiers smashed 123 off 46 balls, while Smuts scored 85 off 53 balls. Peter Siddle was the standout bowler for Australia Champions, taking 3/38 in 4 overs, but the Aussie bowlers were largely ineffective against the South African duo's onslaught.
The South African bowlers were outstanding, consistently picking up wickets and preventing the Aussies from building momentum. Aaron Phangiso was the star, claiming 4 wickets, while Imran Tahir chipped in with 3. Parnell and Hardus Viljoen also contributed, taking 2 and 1 wicket respectively. The Proteas' bowling attack was well-coordinated and effective, ultimately leading to a comprehensive win.
Australia Champions' chase was derailed early with Chris Lynn's dismissal, and they never recovered, losing four wickets in the Powerplay. The South Africans effectively prevented any significant partnerships, breaking the backbone of the chase. Ben Cutting and Peter Siddle were the lone bright spots, putting on a 79-run partnership for the ninth wicket, with Cutting top-scoring with 59. Despite their efforts, it wasn't enough to get Australia back into the game.
South Africa Champions have taken the top spot on the table with a convincing 95-run win over Australia Champions, thanks to AB de Villiers' blistering 123 and a solid team effort.
Over 16.4 : 146/10
0 Runs
  • 016.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • W 16.4
S. O'Keefe
0 (2)
B. Cutting
59 (29)
A. Phangiso
3.4-0-13-4
16.4
W
Aaron Phangiso To Steve O'Keefe OUT!
OUT! AND THAT'S A WRAP! Tossed up around middle and off, Steve O'Keefe slogs this but fails to get enough behind it. The ball could only travel towards Sarel Erwee at the deep mid-wicket fence for a regulation catch. South Africa Champions have won this by 95 runs.
16.3
0
Aaron Phangiso To Steve O'Keefe
Full and on off, Steve O'Keefe defends it.
16.2
W
Aaron Phangiso To Peter Siddle OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Tossed up, wide of off. Peter Siddle dances to the pitch of the delivery and looks to loft this over the fence towards deep cover. The ball shoots up a bit and the ball hangs in front of Hardus Viljoen, running in from the fence. Hardus Viljoen fails to grab this on the first go and juggles this before grabbing it on the third attempt.
16.1
0
Aaron Phangiso To Peter Siddle
Much slower on middle and leg, Peter Siddle jumps down the track but could only hit this of the toe end back towards the bowler.
Over 16 : 146/8
8 Runs
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
B. Cutting
59 (29)
P. Siddle
19 (15)
H. Viljoen
3-0-32-1
15.6
0
Hardus Viljoen To Ben Cutting
Wide yorker outside off. Ben leaves it all alone.
15.5
1
Hardus Viljoen To Peter Siddle
Back of a length, angling into the batter. Peter Siddle gets it away off the inside towards mid-wicket for one.
15.4
1
Hardus Viljoen To Ben Cutting
On a length around middle and leg, Ben Cutting rolls this to long on for a single.
15.3
0
Hardus Viljoen To Ben Cutting
Too full, on off, Ben Cutting drives this to mid off for no run.
15.2
0
Hardus Viljoen To Ben Cutting
Full and on off. Ben Cutting fails to get underneath it and edges this onto the pads for no run.
15.1
6
Hardus Viljoen To Ben Cutting
SIX! CLOBBERED! Pitched-up on middle and leg, Ben Cutting gets underneath it and slogs this over the fence towards long on for a biggie.
Over 15 : 138/8
13 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 114.6
B. Cutting
52 (24)
P. Siddle
18 (14)
JJ Smuts
2-0-24-0
14.6
1
JJ Smuts To Ben Cutting
Fuller on off, Ben Cutting pushes this through covers for a single.
14.6
wd
JJ Smuts To Ben Cutting
WIDE! Darted way too wide outside off, Ben Cutting leaves it. Wided.
14.5
4
JJ Smuts To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Short and wide of off, Ben moves to his leg, opens up the off side and smashes this through covers for another boundary.
14.4
1
JJ Smuts To Peter Siddle
Fuller on middle and leg, Peter Siddle sweeps this to deep square for one.
14.3
1
JJ Smuts To Ben Cutting
Fired into the pads, Ben tucks this through mid-wicket for one.
14.2
4
JJ Smuts To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Floated wide outside off, Ben Cutting shimmies down the track and hammers this through cover for four more.
14.1
1
JJ Smuts To Peter Siddle
Tossed up on middle and off, Peter Siddle dances down the track and rolls this away for one.
Over 14 : 125/8
19 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
B. Cutting
42 (20)
P. Siddle
16 (12)
J. Rudolph
1-0-19-0
13.6
4
Jacques Rudolph To Ben Cutting
FOUR! Short of a length around off, Ben Cutting gets back inside the crease and smashes this through the bowlers left for a boundary.
13.5
1
Jacques Rudolph To Peter Siddle
Too full, on off, Peter Siddle drills this to mid off for one.
13.4
0
Jacques Rudolph To Peter Siddle
Quicker one around off, Peter Siddle doesn't get this away.
13.3
1
Jacques Rudolph To Ben Cutting
Tossed up on off, Ben drives this to long off for one.
Full Commentary
16 OV
8 Runs
H. Viljoen to B. Cutting P. Siddle
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
13 Runs
JJ Smuts to P. Siddle B. Cutting
  • 114.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 114.6
14 OV
19 Runs
J. Rudolph to B. Cutting P. Siddle
  • 613.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
11 Runs
JJ Smuts to B. Cutting P. Siddle
  • 012.1
  • 612.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
13 Runs
I. Tahir to B. Cutting P. Siddle
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
A. Phangiso to B. Cutting P. Siddle
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 210.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
6 Runs
I. Tahir to J. Hastings P. Siddle B. Cutting
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
A. Phangiso to C. Ferguson B. Cutting J. Hastings
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • W 8.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
2 Runs
I. Tahir to R. Quiney C. Ferguson B. Cutting
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • W 7.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
1 Runs
A. Phangiso to B. Dunk R. Quiney
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
11 Runs
D. Olivier to B. Dunk C. Ferguson
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
10 Runs
H. Viljoen to B. Dunk C. Ferguson
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
14 Runs
W. Parnell to D. Short D. Christian C. Ferguson
  • 63.1
  • W 3.2
  • W 3.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
14 Runs
H. Viljoen to D. Short S. Marsh
  • 42.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 12.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
6 Runs
JP Duminy to S. Marsh D. Short
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
6 Runs
I. Tahir to C. Lynn D. Short S. Marsh
  • W 0.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Headingley, Leeds
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss South Africa Champions won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions by 95 runs
  • Player of the Match AB de Villiers
  • Umpire
  • Referee
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