South Africa win by 5 wickets
84
Over 84. 1 run. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. South Africa: 282/5(rr 3.36)
83.4Starc to K Verreynne1
One run. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run. South Africa are the champions! They executed their game plan perfectly, winning the toss and opting to bowl first, which led to Australia being dismissed for 212 runs. Steve Smith and Beau Webster both scored fifties in Australia's first innings. Despite gaining a 74-run lead after dismissing South Africa for 138, Australia struggled in their second innings, with only Mitchell Starc making a significant contribution with a gritty fifty. Chasing 282 runs, Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma displayed remarkable determination, with Markram playing a historic innings that secured victory for South Africa. The Australian bowlers put in a strong effort but managed to take only five wickets. Aiden Markram was named Player of the Match, solidifying his place in South African cricket history with a magnificent knock in the run chase. It was a well-deserved win for the Proteas!
83.3Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging full toss, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.
83.2Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved for no runs, fielded by Carey, appeal made for Caught. Australia is not happy with Illingworth's decision as the ball brushes the glove.
83.1Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
83
End of over. Over 83. 3 runs. Bowler: Josh Hazlewood. South Africa: 281/5(rr 3.39)
82.6Hazlewood to K Verreynne1
One run. Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
82.5Hazlewood to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
82.4Hazlewood to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, mis-fielded by Hazlewood.
82.3Hazlewood to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
82.2Hazlewood to D Bedingham1
One run. Josh Hazlewood to David Bedingham. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Green.
82.1Hazlewood to K Verreynne1
One run. Josh Hazlewood to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
82
End of over. Over 82. 2 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. South Africa: 278/5(rr 3.39)
81.6Starc to K Verreynne1
One run. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run.
81.5Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
81.4Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
81.3Starc to K Verreynne0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to Kyle Verreynne. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
81.2Starc to D Bedingham1
One run. Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, by Cummins.
81.1Starc to D Bedingham0
Dot ball. Mitchell Starc to David Bedingham. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lyon.
81
End of over. Over 81. 8 runs. Bowler: Josh Hazlewood. South Africa: 276/5(rr 3.41)
80.6Hazlewood to A MarkramW
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid wicket, caught by Head. A tremendous knock from Markram comes to an end.