Series #1779205084235
16/06/2026 - 08:47 PM
AU

Australia

397/550.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

152/1038.1 Overs

Australia won the match by 245 run

Man of the MatchGlenn Maxwell

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

397/550.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Steve Mith
b Steyn845449155.6
T
Travis Head
c Klaseen b Gerld312741114.8
D
David Warner
c Hendricks b Burger725627128.6
M
M Stoines
lbw Steyn34473072.3
C
C Green
run out A B De Villers10171058.8
M
Mitchal Marsh
not out524481118.2
G
Glenn MaxwellStriker
not out10255412185.5
Extras12 (wd 11, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total397/5 (50.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Burger
10.008718.70
S
Steyn
10.007627.60
O
Ottenil
10.00112011.20
G
Gerld
10.007717.70
T
Tabriz
10.004404.40
Fielding Highlights
Klaseen
1 C
Hendricks
1 C
A B De Villers
1 RO

Partnerships

Steve Mith & Travis Head
Steve Mith 64 · Travis Head 31
95 (62b)
David Warner & Steve Mith
David Warner 24 · Steve Mith 20
44 (44b)
M Stoines & David Warner
M Stoines 21 · David Warner 48
69 (61b)
C Green & M Stoines
C Green 10 · M Stoines 8
19 (30b)
Mitchal Marsh & M Stoines
Mitchal Marsh 1 · M Stoines 5
6 (6b)
Glenn Maxwell & Mitchal Marsh
Glenn Maxwell 102 · Mitchal Marsh 51
153 (97b)
Match Timeline50 Overs
Over 50Steyn
17 Runs
0
6
6
1
0
4
Over 49Steyn
10 Runs
1
0
0
4
1
4
Over 48Burger
11 Runs
4
1
0
0
6
0
Over 47Tabriz
3 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
0
0
1
Over 46Gerld
8 Runs
0
1
0
6
1
0
Over 45Burger
13 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
6
Over 44Tabriz
4 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
0
Over 43Steyn
12 Runs
0
1
0
6
4
1
Over 42Burger
6 Runs
0
1
0
4
1
0
Over 41Gerld
5 Runs
0
0
1
0
4
0
Over 40Tabriz
1 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
Over 39Ottenil
11 Runs
0
0
4
1
6
0
Over 38Tabriz
5 Runs
0
1
4
0
0
0
Over 37Gerld
12 Runs
1
0
0
6
1
4
Over 36Steyn
6 Runs
0
1
Wd
0
0
4
0
Over 35Ottenil
31 Runs
1
6
6
6
6
6
Over 34Steyn
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
1
0
4
W
0
Over 33Gerld
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
1
W
0
Over 32Burger
4 Runs
1
1
0
0
2
0
Over 31Steyn
5 Runs
0
1
0
0
4
0
Over 30Tabriz
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
0
Over 29Ottenil
3 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
1
Over 28Burger
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
0
1
W
1
Over 27Tabriz
9 Runs
1
1
0
6
1
0
Over 26Gerld
10 Runs
1
1
1
1
Wd
4
1
Over 25Ottenil
15 Runs
1
Wd
1
4
1
6
1
Over 24Gerld
11 Runs
1
6
1
1
2
0
Over 23Ottenil
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Over 22Burger
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 21Ottenil
12 Runs
0
1
6
1
0
4
Over 20Gerld
6 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
4
Over 19Tabriz
3 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
0
Over 18Steyn
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
1
W
0
0
Over 17Ottenil
7 Runs
0
0
1
0
6
0
Over 16Tabriz
8 Runs
0
1
0
1
6
0
Over 15Gerld
3 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
0
1
0
Over 14Tabriz
5 Runs
0
0
1
0
4
0
Over 13Gerld
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 12Tabriz
2 Runs
0
1
0
Wd
0
0
0
Over 11Gerld
1 Wkt18 Runs
0
W
6
6
6
0
Over 10Ottenil
6 Runs
0
1
0
4
1
0
Over 9Burger
9 Runs
1
2
4
Wd
1
0
0
Over 8Ottenil
18 Runs
6
1
4
1
0
6
Over 7Burger
3 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
1
Over 6Steyn
7 Runs
4
1
0
0
Wd
0
1
Over 5Ottenil
8 Runs
0
0
1
1
6
0
Over 4Steyn
6 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
4
Over 3Burger
8 Runs
0
Wd
6
0
0
1
0
Over 2Steyn
6 Runs
0
0
Wd
1
0
4
0
Over 1Burger
28 Runs
0
4
6
6
6
6

South Africa Inning

152/1038.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
A B De Villers
b Mitchal Starc76955480.0
S
Stubbs
b Mitchal Starc011000.0
T
Temba
b Mitchal Starc01000.0
K
Kallis
lbw Mitchal Starc116006.3
H
Hendricks
lbw Pat Cummins38543170.4
K
Klaseen
b Mitchal Starc22251188.0
G
Gerld
b Pat Cummins111009.1
T
Tabriz
c Hazzelwood b Hazzelwood04000.0
O
OttenilStriker
not out270028.6
S
Steyn
lbw M Stoines03000.0
B
Burger
hit Hazzelwood120050.0
Extras11 (wd 11, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total152/10 (38.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Hazzelwood
9.104224.58
M
Mitchal Starc
9.031852.00
P
Pat Cummins
9.001822.00
C
C Green
4.003508.75
G
Glenn Maxwell
3.001304.33
M
M Stoines
4.002616.50
Fielding Highlights
Hazzelwood
1 C

Partnerships

Burger & Ottenil
Burger 1 · Ottenil 0
1 (5b)
Steyn & Ottenil
Steyn 0 · Ottenil 1
1 (4b)
Ottenil & Klaseen
Ottenil 1 · Klaseen 1
2 (8b)
Tabriz & Klaseen
Tabriz 0 · Klaseen 1
1 (5b)
Gerld & Klaseen
Gerld 1 · Klaseen 4
5 (16b)
Klaseen & A B De Villers
Klaseen 16 · A B De Villers 14
30 (34b)
A B De Villers & Stubbs
A B De Villers 3 · Stubbs 0
3 (28b)
A B De Villers & Hendricks
A B De Villers 52 · Hendricks 38
90 (103b)
Kallis & A B De Villers
Kallis 1 · A B De Villers 7
8 (25b)
Temba & A B De Villers
Temba 0 · A B De Villers 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline39 Overs
Over 39Hazzelwood
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
Over 38M Stoines
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
W
1
0
0
0
Over 37Mitchal Starc
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
Wd
0
0
W
0
0
Over 36Hazzelwood
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
W
1
1
0
0
Over 35Pat Cummins
1 Wkt1 Runs
1
0
W
0
0
0
Over 34Glenn Maxwell
3 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
1
Over 33Hazzelwood
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 32Mitchal Starc
1 Wkt1 Runs
1
0
0
0
W
0
Over 31Hazzelwood
8 Runs
0
1
6
1
0
0
Over 30Pat Cummins
6 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
0
Over 29Mitchal Starc
8 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
6
Over 28M Stoines
7 Runs
1
4
0
1
Wd
0
0
Over 27Pat Cummins
1 Wkt1 Runs
W
0
1
0
0
0
Over 26C Green
14 Runs
1
Wd
4
6
0
1
1
Over 25Hazzelwood
3 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
1
Over 24Pat Cummins
3 Runs
0
1
0
Wd
0
0
1
Over 23M Stoines
10 Runs
1
0
2
6
1
0
Over 22Mitchal Starc
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 21M Stoines
7 Runs
1
0
0
2
0
4
Over 20Hazzelwood
8 Runs
1
0
1
Wd
4
1
0
Over 19C Green
10 Runs
1
0
1
1
6
1
Over 18Glenn Maxwell
6 Runs
0
1
0
0
4
1
Over 17Hazzelwood
9 Runs
1
0
6
1
1
0
Over 16Glenn Maxwell
4 Runs
1
Wd
0
0
1
1
0
Over 15Hazzelwood
5 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
1
Over 14C Green
7 Runs
0
1
0
0
2
4
Over 13Hazzelwood
3 Runs
0
0
0
1
Wd
1
0
Over 12C Green
4 Runs
0
1
0
1
Wd
1
0
Over 11Hazzelwood
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 10Pat Cummins
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Over 9Mitchal Starc
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
W
Over 8Pat Cummins
3 Runs
1
0
0
0
Wd
0
1
Over 7Mitchal Starc
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
1
Over 6Pat Cummins
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Over 5Mitchal Starc
2 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
1
W
W
0
Over 4Pat Cummins
1 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
Over 3Mitchal Starc
2 Runs
0
0
0
0
Wd
1
0
Over 2Pat Cummins
1 Runs
0
0
0
Wd
0
0
0
Over 1Mitchal Starc
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

World Cup • Australia won the match by 245 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 549 runs & 15 wickets
Australia Top Batter: Glenn Maxwell — 102 (55b, 4x4, 12x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Steyn — 2/76 (10.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: A B De Villers — 76 (95b, 5x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Mitchal Starc — 5/18 (9.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Glenn Maxwell & Mitchal Marsh — 153 runs (97b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Glenn Maxwell (Australia) — 296.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, Australia took on South Africa on Jun 16, 2026, 01:18 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 245 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 549 runs and 15 wickets fall between Australia (397/5 in 50.0 overs) and South Africa (152/10 in 38.1 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (397/5)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 397/5 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.94 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Glenn Maxwell spearheaded the batting effort with 102 runs off 55 balls (including 4 fours and 12 sixes at a strike rate of 185.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Steve Mith, who contributed 84 runs off 54 deliveries, while David Warner added 72 (56b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Steyn led the bowling figures with 2/76 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.60), assisted by Gerld (1/77 in 10.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (152/10)

Pursuing a target of 398 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 152/10 in 38.1 overs at a scoring rate of 3.98 runs per over. A B De Villers anchored the chase for South Africa with 76 runs from 95 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 80.0), alongside Hendricks who chipped in with 38 off 54 balls. Defending the total, Mitchal Starc delivered a key spell of 5/18 across 9.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Pat Cummins finished with 2/18 (9.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and Mitchal Marsh (Australia), who combined for 153 runs off 97 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Klaseen 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—Glenn Maxwell (Australia) topped the match rankings with 296.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchal Starc (273.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glenn Maxwell.