Series #1763968747524
22/12/2025 - 08:06 PM
AU

Australia T20

96/108.2 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa T20

97/89.3 Overs

Australia T20 won the match by 2 wicket.

Man of the MatchS.Tait

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

South Africa T20 Inning

96/108.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Q
Q.DeKnock
b G.McGrath 361561240.0
A
AB De Villers
b B.Lee2200100.0
M
Miller
b S.Tait12511240.0
J
J.Kallis
b B.Lee21750300.0
M
Markram
b B.Lee01000.0
S
Stubb
b S.Tait7410175.0
B
Buvuma
b S.Tait8401200.0
J
Jensen
b G.McGrath 6500120.0
N
Nortje
b S.Tait02000.0
D
D.Styen
not out3300100.0
R
Rarbater
b S.Warne120050.0
1
12Striker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total96/10 (8.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
S.Warne
0.20113.00
B
B.Lee
2.0025312.50
S
S.Tait
3.0036412.00
G
G.McGrath
3.0034211.33

Partnerships

Q.DeKnock & AB De Villers
Q.DeKnock 5 · AB De Villers 2
7 (4b)
Miller & Q.DeKnock
Miller 12 · Q.DeKnock 1
13 (6b)
J.Kallis & Q.DeKnock
J.Kallis 21 · Q.DeKnock 0
21 (7b)
Markram & Q.DeKnock
Markram 0 · Q.DeKnock 0
0 (1b)
Q.DeKnock & Stubb
Q.DeKnock 19 · Stubb 7
26 (9b)
Buvuma & Q.DeKnock
Buvuma 1 · Q.DeKnock 11
12 (8b)
Jensen & Buvuma
Jensen 3 · Buvuma 7
10 (5b)
Nortje & Jensen
Nortje 0 · Jensen 0
0 (2b)
Jensen & D.Styen
Jensen 3 · D.Styen 1
4 (4b)
Rarbater & D.Styen
Rarbater 1 · D.Styen 2
3 (4b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9S.Warne
1 Wkt1 Runs
1
W
Over 8G.McGrath
1 Wkt6 Runs
2
1
1
W
1
1
Over 7S.Tait
2 Wkt8 Runs
6
1
1
W
0
W
Over 6G.McGrath
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
2
0
0
W
2
Over 5S.Tait
1 Wkt12 Runs
2
4
W
1
4
1
Over 4G.McGrath
20 Runs
4
6
4
4
1
1
Over 3B.Lee
2 Wkt16 Runs
4
4
4
4
W
W
Over 2S.Tait
1 Wkt16 Runs
1
4
6
W
4
1
Over 1B.Lee
1 Wkt9 Runs
4
1
2
W
2
0

Australia T20 Inning

97/89.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
A.Gilchrist
b Nortje120050.0
R
R.Marsters
b Stubb221330169.2
S
S.Smith
b D.Styen511535340.0
G
G.Maxwell
b Stubb01000.0
R
R.Pointing Striker
not out7100070.0
T
T.Head
b Stubb120050.0
M
M.Marsh
b D.Styen120050.0
S
S.Warne
b D.Styen8510160.0
B
B.Lee
b Stubb01000.0
S
S.Tait
not out6600100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total97/8 (9.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Nortje
2.3031112.40
D
D.Styen
3.0051317.00
S
Stubb
3.00943.00
M
Markram
1.00606.00

Partnerships

A.Gilchrist & R.Marsters
A.Gilchrist 1 · R.Marsters 1
2 (3b)
S.Smith & R.Marsters
S.Smith 25 · R.Marsters 21
46 (21b)
S.Smith & G.Maxwell
S.Smith 26 · G.Maxwell 0
26 (6b)
G.Maxwell & R.Pointing
G.Maxwell 0 · R.Pointing 0
0 (1b)
T.Head & R.Pointing
T.Head 1 · R.Pointing 1
2 (4b)
M.Marsh & R.Pointing
M.Marsh 1 · R.Pointing 0
1 (2b)
S.Warne & R.Pointing
S.Warne 8 · R.Pointing 0
8 (5b)
R.Pointing & B.Lee
R.Pointing 1 · B.Lee 0
1 (2b)
S.Tait & R.Pointing
S.Tait 6 · R.Pointing 5
11 (13b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Nortje
4 Runs
2
1
1
Over 9Markram
6 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
2
Over 8Stubb
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
W
0
1
0
0
Over 7D.Styen
2 Wkt8 Runs
W
4
2
0
2
W
Over 6Stubb
2 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
0
1
W
1
Over 5D.Styen
1 Wkt26 Runs
6
6
6
4
4
W
Over 4Stubb
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
W
Over 3Nortje
20 Runs
1
4
1
6
2
6
Over 2D.Styen
17 Runs
3
2
4
2
4
2
Over 1Nortje
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
W
4
1
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia T20 vs South Africa T20 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 World Cup • Australia T20 won the match by 2 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 193 runs & 18 wickets
South Africa T20 Top Batter: Q.DeKnock — 36 (15b, 6x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: S.Tait — 4/36 (3.0 ov)
Australia T20 Top Batter: S.Smith — 51 (15b, 3x4, 5x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Stubb — 4/9 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: S.Smith & R.Marsters — 46 runs (21b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Stubb (South Africa T20) — 126.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Australia T20 took on South Africa T20 on Nov 24, 2025, 07:27 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia T20 won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 193 runs and 18 wickets fall between South Africa T20 (96/10 in 8.2 overs) and Australia T20 (97/8 in 9.3 overs).

2. South Africa T20 Innings Breakdown (96/10)

Batting in the first innings, South Africa T20 finished on 96/10 from 8.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.52 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa T20 accumulated 81 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Q.DeKnock spearheaded the batting effort with 36 runs off 15 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 240.0). Valuable middle-order support came from J.Kallis, who contributed 21 runs off 7 deliveries, while Miller added 12 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, S.Tait led the bowling figures with 4/36 in 3.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by B.Lee (3/25 in 2.0 overs).

3. Australia T20 Chase & Second Innings Summary (97/8)

Pursuing a target of 97 runs for victory, Australia T20 recorded 97/8 in 9.3 overs at a scoring rate of 10.21 runs per over. S.Smith anchored the chase for Australia T20 with 51 runs from 15 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 340.0), alongside R.Marsters who chipped in with 22 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Stubb delivered a key spell of 4/9 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while D.Styen finished with 3/51 (3.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by S.Smith and R.Marsters (Australia T20), who combined for 46 runs off 21 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Stubb (South Africa T20) topped the match rankings with 126.0 total points, followed closely by S.Tait (105.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S.Tait.