Series #1774704069092
01/04/2026 - 12:53 PM
AU

Australia

250/220.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

248/220.0 Overs

Australia won the match by 2 run

Man of the MatchDavid Warner

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

250/220.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Warner
c Kagiso Rabada b Kagiso Rabada1115686198.2
T
Travis head
b Marco Jansen754254178.6
T
Tim David
not out431524286.7
S
Steve Smith Striker
not out19721271.4
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total250/2 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
George Linde
5.0078015.60
K
Kagiso Rabada
4.001814.50
M
Marco Jansen
3.001113.67
L
Lungi Ngidi
4.0077019.25
L
Lizaad William
4.0066016.50
Fielding Highlights
Kagiso Rabada
1 C

Partnerships

David Warner & Travis head
David Warner 107 · Travis head 75
182 (95b)
Tim David & David Warner
Tim David 4 · David Warner 4
8 (4b)
Steve Smith & Tim David
Steve Smith 19 · Tim David 39
58 (21b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Lizaad William
24 Runs
0
4
2
6
6
6
Over 19Lizaad William
11 Runs
2
1
2
2
4
0
Over 18Lungi Ngidi
21 Runs
2
2
6
1
4
6
Over 17Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
4
W
1
0
1
Over 16Marco Jansen
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
0
0
0
W
4
Over 15Lizaad William
14 Runs
2
Wd
1
6
2
2
0
Over 14Lizaad William
17 Runs
2
1
6
4
2
2
Over 13Lungi Ngidi
16 Runs
0
6
2
Wd
0
1
6
Over 12Marco Jansen
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
1
Over 11George Linde
11 Runs
2
1
6
2
0
0
Over 10Kagiso Rabada
5 Runs
0
4
0
1
0
0
Over 9George Linde
19 Runs
2
2
3
4
6
2
Over 8George Linde
21 Runs
1
4
2
2
6
6
Over 7Lungi Ngidi
18 Runs
2
2
2
4
4
4
Over 6Lungi Ngidi
22 Runs
4
2
2
4
4
6
Over 5George Linde
14 Runs
4
2
2
1
1
4
Over 4Marco Jansen
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
0
Over 3Kagiso Rabada
4 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
0
Over 2Kagiso Rabada
3 Runs
1
0
0
0
1
1
Over 1George Linde
13 Runs
0
2
2
2
6
1

South Africa Inning

248/220.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Reeza Hendicks
c Cameron Green b Josh Hazlewood 814474184.1
A
Aiden Mukaram
b Pat Cummins1005265192.3
D
De KockStriker
not out512243231.8
D
David Miller
not out10211500.0
Extras6 (wd 6, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total248/2 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Michael Starc
3.011605.33
J
Josh Hazlewood
3.001515.00
M
Michael Marsh
4.0076019.00
C
Cameron Green
4.0065016.25
M
Maxwell
2.0034017.00
A
Adam Zampa
3.002107.00
P
Pat Cummins
1.0021121.00
Fielding Highlights
Cameron Green
1 C

Partnerships

Reeza Hendicks & Aiden Mukaram
Reeza Hendicks 81 · Aiden Mukaram 65
146 (76b)
De Kock & Aiden Mukaram
De Kock 51 · Aiden Mukaram 35
86 (42b)
David Miller & De Kock
David Miller 10 · De Kock 0
10 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Pat Cummins
1 Wkt21 Runs
6
4
1
W
6
4
Over 19Michael Starc
14 Runs
1
1
4
6
0
2
Over 18Adam Zampa
8 Runs
6
1
0
0
1
0
Over 17Adam Zampa
6 Runs
2
1
0
1
1
1
Over 16Adam Zampa
7 Runs
0
2
1
0
0
4
Over 15Maxwell
17 Runs
1
2
2
4
6
2
Over 14Maxwell
17 Runs
6
4
2
1
2
2
Over 13Josh Hazlewood
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
Wd
1
1
W
2
4
Over 12Josh Hazlewood
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
1
Over 11Michael Starc
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
1
Over 10Cameron Green
18 Runs
4
2
1
6
3
2
Over 9Cameron Green
19 Runs
6
2
1
4
4
2
Over 8Cameron Green
15 Runs
0
4
2
1
6
2
Over 7Cameron Green
13 Runs
6
2
1
2
2
0
Over 6Michael Marsh
12 Runs
2
1
4
2
1
2
Over 5Michael Marsh
25 Runs
Wd
6
4
0
4
4
2
Over 4Michael Marsh
19 Runs
4
2
2
6
3
2
Over 3Michael Marsh
20 Runs
4
4
2
2
2
6
Over 2Josh Hazlewood
3 Runs
0
0
2
0
1
0
Over 1Michael Starc
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Champions Trophy • Australia won the match by 2 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 498 runs & 4 wickets
Australia Top Batter: David Warner — 111 (56b, 8x4, 6x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Marco Jansen — 1/11 (3.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Aiden Mukaram — 100 (52b, 6x4, 5x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Josh Hazlewood — 1/15 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: David Warner & Travis head — 182 runs (95b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: David Warner (Australia) — 155.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Champions Trophy, Australia took on South Africa on Apr 1, 2026, 08:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 498 runs and 4 wickets fall between Australia (250/2 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (248/2 in 20.0 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (250/2)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 250/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. David Warner spearheaded the batting effort with 111 runs off 56 balls (including 8 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 198.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Travis head, who contributed 75 runs off 42 deliveries, while Tim David added 43 (15b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Marco Jansen led the bowling figures with 1/11 in 3.0 overs (economy 3.67), assisted by Kagiso Rabada (1/18 in 4.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (248/2)

Pursuing a target of 251 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 248/2 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.40 runs per over. Aiden Mukaram anchored the chase for South Africa with 100 runs from 52 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 192.3), alongside Reeza Hendicks who chipped in with 81 off 44 balls. Defending the total, Josh Hazlewood delivered a key spell of 1/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Pat Cummins finished with 1/21 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by David Warner and Travis head (Australia), who combined for 182 runs off 95 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kagiso Rabada 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—David Warner (Australia) topped the match rankings with 155.0 total points, followed closely by Aiden Mukaram (141.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Warner .