Series #1773858620429
19/03/2026 - 03:57 PM
SO

South Africa

328/850.0 Overs
VS
AU

Australia

296/1048.2 Overs

South Africa won the match by 32 run

Man of the MatchMatthew Breetzke

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

South Africa Inning

328/850.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Q
Quinton de Kock
c Mitchell Marsh b Josh Hazlewood12180066.7
A
Aiden Markram
b Jhye Richardson252250113.6
R
Ryan Rickelton
b Jhye Richardson11172064.7
M
Matthew Breetzke
c Mitchell Marsh b Mitchell Starc122117142104.3
T
Tristan Stubbs
c Matt Renshaw b Jhye Richardson73768096.1
D
David Miller
c Marnus Labuschagne b Josh Hazlewood392840139.3
M
Marco Jansen
b Mitchell Starc121001120.0
C
Corbin Bosch
not out9601150.0
K
Kagiso Rabada
c Alex Carey b Josh Hazlewood01000.0
K
Keshav MaharajStriker
not out6510120.0
Extras19 (wd 8, nb 0, b 6, lb 5)
Total328/8 (50.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Mitchell Starc
10.006826.80
J
Josh Hazlewood
9.005436.00
J
Jhye Richardson
10.024334.30
C
Cameron Green
7.005307.57
T
Travis Head
5.003206.40
A
Adam Zampa
9.006707.44
Fielding Highlights
Mitchell Marsh
2 C
Matt Renshaw
1 C
Marnus Labuschagne
1 C
Alex Carey
1 C

Partnerships

Aiden Markram & Ryan Rickelton
Aiden Markram 0 · Ryan Rickelton 0
0 (4b)
Quinton de Kock & Aiden Markram
Quinton de Kock 12 · Aiden Markram 25
37 (36b)
Matthew Breetzke & Ryan Rickelton
Matthew Breetzke 4 · Ryan Rickelton 11
15 (26b)
Matthew Breetzke & Tristan Stubbs
Matthew Breetzke 95 · Tristan Stubbs 73
172 (164b)
Marco Jansen & David Miller
Marco Jansen 12 · David Miller 13
25 (18b)
Corbin Bosch & David Miller
Corbin Bosch 1 · David Miller 0
2 (4b)
David Miller & Matthew Breetzke
David Miller 26 · Matthew Breetzke 23
51 (39b)
Keshav Maharaj & Corbin Bosch
Keshav Maharaj 6 · Corbin Bosch 8
18 (8b)
Kagiso Rabada & Corbin Bosch
Kagiso Rabada 0 · Corbin Bosch 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline50 Overs
Over 50Adam Zampa
14 Runs
1
4
1
6
1
1
Over 49Josh Hazlewood
2 Wkt6 Runs
0
1
W
Wd
W
0
4
Over 48Mitchell Starc
1 Wkt13 Runs
6
1
4
1
W
1
Over 47Josh Hazlewood
9 Runs
1
1
2
2
Wd
1
1
Over 46Adam Zampa
4 Runs
0
0
1
1
1
1
Over 45Mitchell Starc
1 Wkt8 Runs
2
4
0
1
W
1
Over 44Adam Zampa
9 Runs
2
1
1
4
1
0
Over 43Cameron Green
6 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
2
Over 42Mitchell Starc
6 Runs
1
0
2
1
1
1
Over 41Adam Zampa
11 Runs
0
1
1
4
1
4
Over 40Josh Hazlewood
10 Runs
4
0
2
0
4
0
Over 39Jhye Richardson
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
W
1
0
1
0
Over 38Josh Hazlewood
3 Runs
0
1
0
1
Wd
0
0
Over 37Jhye Richardson
7 Runs
4
0
1
0
1
1
Over 36Cameron Green
8 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
1
Over 35Mitchell Starc
12 Runs
4
4
1
2
1
0
Over 34Cameron Green
6 Runs
1
0
1
4
0
0
Over 33Mitchell Starc
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
Over 32Cameron Green
2 Runs
0
1
1
0
0
0
Over 31Travis Head
7 Runs
1
1
4
1
0
0
Over 30Adam Zampa
3 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
1
Over 29Travis Head
6 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
Wd
1
Over 28Adam Zampa
6 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
2
Over 27Jhye Richardson
6 Runs
1
1
0
1
2
Wd
0
Over 26Adam Zampa
11 Runs
Wd
1
0
6
1
1
1
Over 25Jhye Richardson
9 Runs
2
0
1
4
1
1
Over 24Adam Zampa
9 Runs
2
4
0
0
1
2
Over 23Mitchell Starc
7 Runs
1
4
0
0
1
1
Over 22Adam Zampa
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
1
Over 21Mitchell Starc
3 Runs
1
1
0
0
1
0
Over 20Travis Head
11 Runs
4
2
0
0
4
1
Over 19Cameron Green
5 Runs
0
1
1
1
2
0
Over 18Travis Head
4 Runs
0
0
1
0
Wd
1
1
Over 17Cameron Green
9 Runs
1
1
0
0
6
1
Over 16Travis Head
4 Runs
Wd
1
0
1
0
1
0
Over 15Jhye Richardson
4 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
0
Over 14Cameron Green
17 Runs
4
0
4
4
1
4
Over 13Jhye Richardson
8 Runs
4
0
4
0
0
0
Over 12Josh Hazlewood
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 11Jhye Richardson
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
W
Over 10Jhye Richardson
5 Runs
4
0
0
1
0
0
Over 9Jhye Richardson
5 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
4
Over 8Josh Hazlewood
5 Runs
0
4
1
0
0
0
Over 7Jhye Richardson
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
0
Over 6Josh Hazlewood
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
4
1
0
0
W
Over 5Mitchell Starc
8 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
1
Over 4Josh Hazlewood
6 Runs
1
4
1
0
0
0
Over 3Mitchell Starc
9 Runs
3
0
4
1
1
0
Over 2Josh Hazlewood
5 Runs
1
0
0
0
4
0
Over 1Mitchell Starc
3 Runs
0
0
2
0
1
0

Australia Inning

296/1048.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Travis Head
run out Maharaj/de Kock153138210110.9
M
Mitchell Marsh
b Keshav Maharaj20403050.0
M
Marnus Labuschagne
b Keshav Maharaj02000.0
M
Matt Renshaw
b Corbin Bosch180012.5
J
Josh Inglis
b Kagiso Rabada332922113.8
C
Cameron Green
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi36434083.7
A
Alex Carey
c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi8800100.0
M
Mitchell Starc
c David Miller b Kagiso Rabada02000.0
J
Jhye Richardson
run out Bosch/Rickelton130033.3
A
Adam ZampaStriker
not out251430178.6
J
Josh Hazlewood
run out Breetzke/Jansen4400100.0
A
All Out
not out00000.0
Extras15 (wd 7, nb 1, b 0, lb 7)
Total296/10 (48.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Marco Jansen
9.205606.00
L
Lungi Ngidi
10.004824.80
K
Kagiso Rabada
9.008729.67
K
Keshav Maharaj
10.011021.00
C
Corbin Bosch
9.015015.56
A
Aiden Markram
1.00808.00
Fielding Highlights
MAHARAJ/DE KOCK
1 RO
Quinton de Kock
2 C
David Miller
1 C
BOSCH/RICKELTON
1 RO
BREETZKE/JANSEN
1 RO

Partnerships

Marnus Labuschagne & Travis Head
Marnus Labuschagne 0 · Travis Head 0
0 (2b)
Josh Inglis & Travis Head
Josh Inglis 33 · Travis Head 29
63 (66b)
Cameron Green & Travis Head
Cameron Green 36 · Travis Head 47
87 (76b)
Alex Carey & Travis Head
Alex Carey 8 · Travis Head 11
19 (17b)
Jhye Richardson & Travis Head
Jhye Richardson 1 · Travis Head 10
11 (7b)
Mitchell Starc & Travis Head
Mitchell Starc 0 · Travis Head 1
1 (3b)
Adam Zampa & Travis Head
Adam Zampa 22 · Travis Head 3
25 (16b)
Travis Head & Mitchell Marsh
Travis Head 46 · Mitchell Marsh 20
68 (82b)
Matt Renshaw & Travis Head
Matt Renshaw 1 · Travis Head 2
3 (14b)
Josh Hazlewood & Adam Zampa
Josh Hazlewood 4 · Adam Zampa 3
7 (7b)
Match Timeline50 Overs
Over 50Marco Jansen
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
Wd
W
Over 49Corbin Bosch
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
1
1
1
1
Over 48Marco Jansen
7 Runs
2
2
1
0
0
2
Over 47Kagiso Rabada
16 Runs
4
4
2
4
1
Wd
0
Over 46Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt4 Runs
1
0
W
1
1
1
Over 45Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
W
1
4
Wd
Wd
4
1
Over 44Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt7 Runs
4
1
1
1
W
0
Over 43Keshav Maharaj
7 Runs
1
2
1
1
1
1
Over 42Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
1
1
1
1
1
Over 41Keshav Maharaj,Keshav Maharaj
0 Runs
Over 40Marco Jansen
7 Runs
1
4
0
0
2
0
Over 39Keshav Maharaj
6 Runs
1
0
1
4
0
0
Over 38Marco Jansen
4 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
0
Over 37Keshav Maharaj
5 Runs
0
2
1
1
1
0
Over 36Corbin Bosch
12 Runs
1
1
2
Wd
1
2
4
Over 35Marco Jansen
6 Runs
0
0
1
3
1
1
Over 34Corbin Bosch
4 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
2
Over 33Marco Jansen
6 Runs
0
1
0
1
4
0
Over 32Corbin Bosch
9 Runs
0
0
1
4
0
4
Over 31Kagiso Rabada
9 Runs
0
0
1
4
0
4
Over 30Aiden Markram
8 Runs
1
0
1
4
1
1
Over 29Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
4
Over 28Lungi Ngidi
8 Runs
1
4
0
1
0
2
Over 27Kagiso Rabada
14 Runs
6
1
1
6
0
0
Over 26Lungi Ngidi
6 Runs
4
0
0
1
0
1
Over 25Keshav Maharaj
8 Runs
4
1
1
0
1
1
Over 24Corbin Bosch
12 Runs
Wd
4
1
4
1
0
1
Over 23Keshav Maharaj
4 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
1
Over 22Corbin Bosch
5 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
1
Over 21Keshav Maharaj
6 Runs
0
1
1
4
0
0
Over 20Corbin Bosch
4 Runs
1
1
2
0
0
0
Over 19Keshav Maharaj
3 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
1
Over 18Corbin Bosch
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
Over 17Keshav Maharaj
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 16Corbin Bosch
2 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
0
Over 15Keshav Maharaj
1 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
Over 14Keshav Maharaj
2 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
W
Over 13Marco Jansen
6 Runs
0
4
1
0
1
0
Over 12Lungi Ngidi
3 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
0
Over 11Marco Jansen
3 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
Over 10Lungi Ngidi
8 Runs
0
4
4
0
0
0
Over 9Marco Jansen
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 8Kagiso Rabada
16 Runs
4
4
2
0
NB
1
0
Over 7Marco Jansen
13 Runs
4
0
4
4
0
1
Over 6Kagiso Rabada
3 Runs
2
0
0
0
1
0
Over 5Lungi Ngidi
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 4Kagiso Rabada
5 Runs
0
4
0
0
1
0
Over 3Lungi Ngidi
6 Runs
2
0
0
4
0
0
Over 2Kagiso Rabada
7 Runs
1
Wd
0
1
2
1
1
Over 1Lungi Ngidi
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

South Africa vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI Cricket World Cup • South Africa won the match by 32 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 624 runs & 18 wickets
South Africa Top Batter: Matthew Breetzke — 122 (117b, 14x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Jhye Richardson — 3/43 (10.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Travis Head — 153 (138b, 21x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Keshav Maharaj — 2/10 (10.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Matthew Breetzke & Tristan Stubbs — 172 runs (164b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Travis Head (Australia) — 317.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, South Africa took on Australia on Mar 18, 2026, 06:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 32 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 624 runs and 18 wickets fall between South Africa (328/8 in 50.0 overs) and Australia (296/10 in 48.2 overs).

2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (328/8)

Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 328/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.56 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Matthew Breetzke spearheaded the batting effort with 122 runs off 117 balls (including 14 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 104.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Tristan Stubbs, who contributed 73 runs off 76 deliveries, while David Miller added 39 (28b). The bowling side conceded 19 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 6, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Jhye Richardson led the bowling figures with 3/43 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.30), assisted by Josh Hazlewood (3/54 in 9.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (296/10)

Pursuing a target of 329 runs for victory, Australia recorded 296/10 in 48.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.12 runs per over. Travis Head anchored the chase for Australia with 153 runs from 138 balls (21 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 110.9), alongside Cameron Green who chipped in with 36 off 43 balls. Defending the total, Keshav Maharaj delivered a key spell of 2/10 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.00, while Lungi Ngidi finished with 2/48 (10.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs (South Africa), who combined for 172 runs off 164 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mitchell Marsh 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—Travis Head (Australia) topped the match rankings with 317.0 total points, followed closely by Jhye Richardson (204.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Matthew Breetzke .