Series #1766717947206
03/07/2026 - 01:17 AM
AU

Australia T20

196/720.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa T20

195/1019.4 Overs

South Africa T20 won the match by 1 run

Man of the MatchMarco Jansen

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

South Africa T20 Inning

196/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Q
Quinton De Kock
lbw Adam Zampa271941142.1
R
Reeza Hendricks
c Tim David b Xavier Bartlett8111072.7
D
Dewald Brevis
c Josh Inglis b Ben Dwarshuis211530140.0
D
David Miller
c Mitch Marsh b Glenn Maxwell332631126.9
A
Aiden Markram
c Adam Zampa b Adam Zampa262050130.0
D
Donovan Ferreira
c Ben Dwarshuis b Glenn Maxwell431653268.8
G
George Linde Striker
not out20821250.0
M
Marco Jansen
b Ben Dwarshuis8510160.0
C
Corbin Bosch
not out1100100.0
Extras9 (wd 3, nb 1, b 0, lb 5)
Total196/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Nathan Ellis
4.003308.25
X
Xavier Bartlett
4.0054113.50
A
Adam Zampa
4.002626.50
B
Ben Dwarshuis
4.003428.50
M
Marcus Stoinis
2.001809.00
G
Glenn Maxwell
2.0026213.00
Fielding Highlights
Tim David
1 C
Josh Inglis
1 C
Mitch Marsh
1 C
Adam Zampa
1 C
Ben Dwarshuis
1 C

Partnerships

Quinton De Kock & Reeza Hendricks
Quinton De Kock 16 · Reeza Hendricks 8
24 (22b)
Dewald Brevis & Quinton De Kock
Dewald Brevis 13 · Quinton De Kock 11
28 (16b)
David Miller & Dewald Brevis
David Miller 14 · Dewald Brevis 8
22 (17b)
Aiden Markram & David Miller
Aiden Markram 26 · David Miller 16
43 (30b)
Donovan Ferreira & David Miller
Donovan Ferreira 22 · David Miller 3
25 (16b)
George Linde & Donovan Ferreira
George Linde 14 · Donovan Ferreira 21
35 (11b)
Marco Jansen & George Linde
Marco Jansen 8 · George Linde 1
9 (6b)
Corbin Bosch & George Linde
Corbin Bosch 1 · George Linde 1
2 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Ben Dwarshuis
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
1
4
W
1
1
Over 19Glenn Maxwell
1 Wkt14 Runs
1
4
6
W
2
1
Over 18Xavier Bartlett
29 Runs
1
4
NB
6
1
Wd
4
Wd
6
Over 17Glenn Maxwell
1 Wkt12 Runs
1
4
4
1
W
2
Over 16Ben Dwarshuis
12 Runs
6
0
0
1
1
4
Over 15Adam Zampa
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
1
1
0
0
Over 14Nathan Ellis
7 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
1
Over 13Marcus Stoinis
10 Runs
6
1
1
2
0
0
Over 12Nathan Ellis
13 Runs
4
1
0
4
4
0
Over 11Marcus Stoinis
8 Runs
2
4
0
1
1
0
Over 10Ben Dwarshuis
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
0
0
4
1
0
Over 9Adam Zampa
10 Runs
4
1
1
4
0
0
Over 8Ben Dwarshuis
9 Runs
Wd
1
1
0
4
1
1
Over 7Adam Zampa
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
W
2
1
1
0
Over 6Xavier Bartlett
11 Runs
2
4
1
0
0
4
Over 5Adam Zampa
8 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
6
Over 4Xavier Bartlett
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
0
0
W
4
4
Over 3Nathan Ellis
4 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
0
Over 2Xavier Bartlett
9 Runs
1
0
0
4
4
0
Over 1Nathan Ellis
10 Runs
4
1
0
4
1
0

Australia T20 Inning

195/1019.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Mitch MarshStriker
not out522672200.0
M
Matt Short
c David Miller b Corbin Bosch261641162.5
J
Josh Inglis
c Marco Jansen b Marco Jansen593872155.3
T
Tim David
b Aiden Markram 411943215.8
J
Josh Phillippe
b Marco Jansen03000.0
M
Marcus Stoinis
c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi 120050.0
G
Glenn Maxwell
run out Aiden Markram 5310166.7
B
Ben Dwarshuis
b Kwena Maphaka6410150.0
X
Xavier Bartlett
c Kwena Maphaka b George Linde 260033.3
N
Nathan Ellis
run out Donovan Ferreira1100100.0
A
Adam Zampa
not out00000.0
Extras2 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total195/10 (19.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
George Linde
3.402426.55
L
Lungi Ngidi
3.002919.67
M
Marco Jansen
4.002927.25
C
Corbin Bosch
3.0032110.67
K
Kwena Maphaka
3.0038112.67
A
Aiden Markram
3.0042114.00
Fielding Highlights
David Miller
1 C
Marco Jansen
2 C
Aiden Markram
1 RO
Kwena Maphaka
1 C
Donovan Ferreira
1 RO

Partnerships

Mitch Marsh & Matt Short
Mitch Marsh 30 · Matt Short 26
56 (31b)
Josh Inglis & Mitch Marsh
Josh Inglis 40 · Mitch Marsh 22
62 (32b)
Tim David & Josh Inglis
Tim David 41 · Josh Inglis 10
52 (27b)
Josh Inglis & Josh Phillippe
Josh Inglis 1 · Josh Phillippe 0
1 (5b)
Marcus Stoinis & Josh Inglis
Marcus Stoinis 1 · Josh Inglis 0
1 (2b)
Glenn Maxwell & Josh Inglis
Glenn Maxwell 5 · Josh Inglis 8
13 (8b)
Ben Dwarshuis & Josh Inglis
Ben Dwarshuis 1 · Josh Inglis 0
1 (3b)
Ben Dwarshuis & Xavier Bartlett
Ben Dwarshuis 5 · Xavier Bartlett 1
6 (4b)
Nathan Ellis & Xavier Bartlett
Nathan Ellis 1 · Xavier Bartlett 1
2 (4b)
Xavier Bartlett & Adam Zampa
Xavier Bartlett 0 · Adam Zampa 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20George Linde
2 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
W
Over 19Kwena Maphaka
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
1
1
W
1
1
Over 18Marco Jansen
2 Wkt4 Runs
2
1
W
1
0
W
Over 17Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt10 Runs
W
4
1
0
4
1
Over 16Marco Jansen
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
1
0
0
W
1
Over 15Aiden Markram
1 Wkt21 Runs
4
1
6
6
4
W
Over 14Marco Jansen
8 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
1
Over 13George Linde
10 Runs
6
0
0
1
1
Wd
1
Over 12Aiden Markram
11 Runs
4
1
0
1
4
1
Over 11George Linde
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
1
W
1
1
1
Over 10Aiden Markram
10 Runs
2
2
0
0
6
0
Over 9George Linde
10 Runs
1
1
0
4
4
0
Over 8Corbin Bosch
6 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
0
Over 7Kwena Maphaka
18 Runs
6
1
0
6
1
4
Over 6Corbin Bosch
1 Wkt16 Runs
W
4
4
4
4
0
Over 5Kwena Maphaka
12 Runs
6
1
4
1
0
0
Over 4Corbin Bosch
10 Runs
1
1
4
4
0
0
Over 3Lungi Ngidi
12 Runs
4
1
0
1
2
4
Over 2Marco Jansen
15 Runs
4
1
6
0
0
4
Over 1Lungi Ngidi
7 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

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

T20 WC 1 • South Africa T20 won the match by 1 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 391 runs & 17 wickets
South Africa T20 Top Batter: Donovan Ferreira — 43 (16b, 5x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Adam Zampa — 2/26 (4.0 ov)
Australia T20 Top Batter: Josh Inglis — 59 (38b, 7x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: George Linde — 2/24 (3.4 ov)
Best Partnership: Josh Inglis & Mitch Marsh — 62 runs (32b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: George Linde (South Africa T20) — 108.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC 1, Australia T20 took on South Africa T20 on Dec 26, 2025, 03:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa T20 won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 391 runs and 17 wickets fall between South Africa T20 (196/7 in 20.0 overs) and Australia T20 (195/10 in 19.4 overs).

2. South Africa T20 Innings Breakdown (196/7)

Batting in the first innings, South Africa T20 finished on 196/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa T20 accumulated 51 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Donovan Ferreira spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 16 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 268.8). Valuable middle-order support came from David Miller, who contributed 33 runs off 26 deliveries, while Quinton De Kock added 27 (19b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Adam Zampa led the bowling figures with 2/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Ben Dwarshuis (2/34 in 4.0 overs).

3. Australia T20 Chase & Second Innings Summary (195/10)

Pursuing a target of 197 runs for victory, Australia T20 recorded 195/10 in 19.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.92 runs per over. Josh Inglis anchored the chase for Australia T20 with 59 runs from 38 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 155.3), alongside Mitch Marsh who chipped in with 52 off 26 balls. Defending the total, George Linde delivered a key spell of 2/24 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 6.55, while Marco Jansen finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Josh Inglis and Mitch Marsh (Australia T20), who combined for 62 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Marco Jansen making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—George Linde (South Africa T20) topped the match rankings with 108.0 total points, followed closely by Josh Inglis (98.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Marco Jansen.