Highlights South Africa vs Australia Odi ODI Series South Africa vs Australia 17.09.2023
Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, OUT! In the air...TAKEN!
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Andile Phehlukwayo drops it short and outside off. Nathan Ellis stands back and pulls it away over deep mid-wicket all the way beyond the fence for a biggie.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, On length and outside off. Adam Zampa pushes it to deep cover for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, On a good length and over off. Adam Zampa swings and misses.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, FOUR! SHOT! Andile Phehlukwayo bowls this short and on middle. Adam Zampa stands tall and punches it away through the gap at cover all the way for a boundary.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, Short and over middle. Adam Zampa blocks it on the off side.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, Short and around off. Nathan Ellis cuts it to thrid man for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, Floated up on the pads. Adam Zampa misses the shot as the ball hits his pads. Another good over from Keshav Maharaj comes to an end.
Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, Fuller and on off. Adam Zampa drives it to cover.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, OUT! CAUGHT! Keshav Maharaj gets another and another splendid catch by Lungi Ngidi! Keshav Maharaj bowls this fuller and outside off. Sean Abbott lofts it over the infield towards long off. Lungi Ngidi there takes an amazing catch running to his left to dismiss Sean Abbott. What an amazing performance by the hosts in the last few overs.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Tossed up and outside off. Sean Abbott drives it to deep point for a couple of runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, Fullish and outside off. Nathan Ellis cuts it to deep point for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, Full and on off. Nathan Ellis drives it back.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, On length and just over middle. Quinton de Kock fails to hold on to it as the batters take a one bye.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, Fuller and outside off. Sean Abbott edges it to thrid man for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, On length and around off. Nathan Ellis chops it away to deep cover for a single to get off the mark.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Michael Neser, OUT! LBW! Andile Phehlukwayo strikes this time. He bowls this one fuller and on middle and off. Michael Neser misses the shot and the ball hits his pads. The umpire has given it out but the batter has reviewed it. There is a gap between the bat and ball which is confirmed by the UltraEdge. The ball tracking shows the wickets hitting as umpire's call and the decision stands. Michael Neser has to depart and South Africa are 2 wickets away from a win.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, Fuller and around off. Sean Abbott drives it to cover for a quick single. A run out chance but the batter is safely in.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, On length and on off. Sean Abbott blocks it out watchfully.
Keshav Maharaj to Michael Neser, Full and on the off pole. Michael Neser defends it back to the bowler. Another good over from Keshav Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, OUT! CAUGHT & BOWLED! A soft dismissal! Keshav Maharaj gives this one some air and outside off. Cameron Green comes down the ground and chips it back to the bowler. Keshav Maharaj takes a simple catch off his own bowling to dismiss the dangerous Cameron Green. Australia really in trouble here.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Tossed up on leg. Cameron Green defends off the front foot.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Uppish and on middle. Cameron Green blocks it out on the off side.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Beaten! Keshav Maharaj with a full ball outside off. Cameron Green is beaten by the turn.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Full and on leg. Sean Abbott drives it to long off for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Cameron Green, Short again on off. Cameron Green blocks it out watchfully.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, Short and around off. Sean Abbott pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, Fuller and on leg. Sean Abbott flicks it away to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, On the hard length and outside off. Sean Abbott catches an inside edge and nearly chops it onto the stumps. Saved by his shin.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, FOUR! What a shot! Andile Phehlukwayo bowls this fuller and on the off pole. Sean Abbott lofts it over the infield towards long off. The ball bounces just short of the fence and rewards the batter with four runs.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Cameron Green, On length and on off. Cameron Green miscues it to long on for one to begin the over.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Tossed up on leg. Sean Abbott nudges it away to mid-wicket. Another maiden over for Keshav Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, A bit short over middle. Sean Abbott punches it down the ground.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Floated up on leg. Sean Abbott flicks it to mid-wicket again.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Uppish on the toes. Sean Abbott flicks it away to mid-wicket.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Fullish again on the pads. The ball rolls away after hitting his pads.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Full and on middle. Sean Abbott drives it to cover.
Gerald Coetzee to Cameron Green, Another short ball over leg. Cameron Green nudges it to square leg for a dot to end the over.
Gerald Coetzee to Cameron Green, A bouncer to spice things up. Gerald Coetzee bowls this very short and over middle. Cameron Green ducks safely under it.
Gerald Coetzee to Sean Abbott, Fuller, and on off. Sean Abbott drives it to deep cover for a single.
Gerald Coetzee to Sean Abbott, FOUR! AGAIN! Gerald Coetzee with a short ball around off. Sean Abbott gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away in the gap at deep mid-wicket. The ball runs to the fence for another boundary of the over.
Gerald Coetzee to Cameron Green, Short and outside off this time. Cameron Green punches it to deep cover for one.
Gerald Coetzee to Cameron Green, FOUR! What a way to start the over! Gerald Coetzee bowls this on a length and on the off pole. Cameron Green drives it with good timing through the gap at covers all the way to the fence for a boundary to begin the over.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Tossed up on the off pole. Sean Abbott drives it to long off for a couple of runs to end the over.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Shorter and over off. Sean Abbott punches it back to the bowler.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, FOUR AGAIN! Keshav Maharaj with an overpitched ball on leg. Sean Abbott reverse sweeps it to deep point in the gap too. The ball meets the fence for another four runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Uppish and on off. Cameron Green drives it to deep cover for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, FOUR! LUCKY! Keshav Maharaj bowls this a bit full and down leg. Cameron Green steps down the ground looking to muscle this over but catches an inside edge making the ball roll to the fine leg fence for four.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Full and on middle. Cameron Green drives it to cover.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, Short again around off. Cameron Green gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away to deep point for a single to end the over. A good over by Marco Jansen.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, Shorter and over off. Cameron Green punches it to point where the fielder collects it safely.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, On a good length around off. Cameron Green blocks it out on the off side.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, On length and on the pads. Cameron Green drives it to the right of the bowler.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, Fuller, and just outside off. Cameron Green drives it with good timing in the gap at cover. The fielder there makes a good diving stop.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, Full and on off. Cameron Green drives it to the fielder at cover.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, A bit short and over off. Sean Abbott punches it back to the bowler. A wicket maiden for Keshav Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Uppish and outside off. Sean Abbott has driven it back to Keshav Maharaj.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Fullish and on the pads. Sean Abbott blocks it watchfully.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Floated up on off. Sean Abbott punches it to the fielder at cover.
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, Tossed up on off. Sean Abbott drives it back to the bowler.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim David, OUT! TIMBER! What a ball from Keshav Maharaj! He had gone through the defense of Tim David. He bowls this fuller and turns away onto the off pole. Tim David wanted to block it out but was beaten by the turn as the ball crashed into his off stump. Another wicket for the hosts and Australia is looking in trouble now.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, On a hard length, on middle, Cameron Green blocks it solidly.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, FOUR! Short and outside off, Cameron Green stays in his crease and slaps it through point for a boundary. Top shot!
Marco Jansen to Tim David, Hits the deck hard, on leg, Tim David doesn't read it and gets cramped on his body.
Marco Jansen to Tim David, Short and wide, Tim David lets it go.
Marco Jansen to Tim David, Good length, outside off, Tim David punches it to covers.
Marco Jansen to Tim David, On a length and on off, Tim David eases it to short covers.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Too full, on off, Cameron Green blocks it solidly.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Bowls it on middle and leg, it skids through, Cameron Green fends it to short covers.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Peach! This one lands on off and turns away, Cameron Green looks to block it but gets beaten.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim David, Flatter one, on off, Tim David pushes it to covers for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Full again, outside off, Cameron Green knocks it to long on for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, Full, on off, Cameron Green leans and blocks it.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, OUT! TAKEN! Number 5 down. Jansen at it once again. Half the side back in the hut for the Aussies and still they need 180 runs. Shorter and on the body, Alex Carey looks to pull, this goes off the glove towards the keeper. Quinton de Kock dives to his left and takes it.
Marco Jansen to Alex Carey, Outside off, Jansen looks to cut but misses.
Marco Jansen to Cameron Green, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! TAKEN! Marnus Labuschagne falls! Both the set batters are out of here! A short one, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne looks to pull, this goes off the top edge towards deep square leg. Andile Phehlukwayo settles under it and takes it. South Africa well and truly on top. Jansen ha 4.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed towards cover.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Two! Around off, this is guided past point for a couple.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Another single as this is nudged around the corner.
Keshav Maharaj to Alex Carey, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Good gap found! Shorter and on off, Marnus Labuschagne goes back and pushes it through covers. This goes to the fence.
Keshav Maharaj to Alex Carey, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one more.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter and on off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! TAKEN! This time Marco Jansen gets his man! That is the wicket South Africa were looking for. The short ball ploy works. This is outside off, Mitchell Marsh looks to play the upper cut. He does hit it well but does not get the distance. Lungi Ngidi at third man takes a really good catch. Massive wicket. These two were looking at ease.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, Goes back to bowling it on a length and on middle, defended.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! BANG! Two in a row! Marco Jansen is not learning! Short again and on middle, this is hammered over the square leg fence for a biggie.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Over the fence. Yet another short one to Marsh and he hammers it away! He pulls it well over the fine leg fence. That is not the ball you want to bowl to this guy.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Marsh, On middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter and on middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, On off, this is pushed to cover.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, On middle, kept out.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg. A really good over for the visitors.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, defended.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, this is guided towards sweeper cover for one.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Cut away! Mitchell Marsh has broken the shackles! Outside off and shorter, this is played past point. It gets to the fence in no time.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! BANG! Mitchell Marsh would have no problems with short ones and he has got to yet another fifty! The skipper leading from the front. Still a long way to go though. On middle, the pull shot is out, it goes over the mid-wicket fence.
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Marsh, Flatter one, on off, Mitchell Marsh drives it to covers for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Mitchell Marsh, Outside off, this is blocked back towards the bowler.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Full, angling in, Marnus Labuschagne drives it to covers for one.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it outside off, Marnus Labuschagne drives it but findst he cover fielder.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it on off, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to mid-wicket for one. A direct hit on the stumps allows them to take one more.
Keshav Maharaj to Marnus Labuschagne, Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack and bowls a fuller one, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne blocks it back.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Outside off, this one does not bounce a lot. Mitchell Marsh looks to cut but misses.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, A good slower one, it dips on the batter. Blocked.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, extra bounce, Marnus Labuschagne gets on top of the bounce and guides it down to third man for one.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, A good short one, Marnus Labuschagne ducks under it.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, defended.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Slightly fuller and on off, this is driven but to covers.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, Marnus Labuschagne waits and then guides it down to third man for one. Good batting.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! That will release a little bit of presure! Poor ball. On middle, fuller, this is whipped through mid-wicket and the ball races away.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, Just the one! Outside off, this is guided through point for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Probably not from Marnus Labuschagne! He waits and then works it down to fine leg for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, On the fuller side yet again, this is pushed to mid on again. Pressure building at the moment. Somthing probably has to give now.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne pushes it to mid on.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, He does! On a length and around off, blocked.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Shorter and around off, Mitchell Marsh looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Good stuff. He needs to end the over well.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Outside off, Mitchell Marsh guides it to point.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, On the off pole, kept out.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, On middle, kept out.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, this is flayed through point but only for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, On the bounce! Shorter and outside off, this is slapped towards sweeper cover for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, On the stumps, blocked.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, blocked.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Excellent fielding! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left, dives and pushes it back in. Saves a run for his side.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, On off, defended.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Gerald Coetzee continues to leak runs! Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne shows the full face of the bat and times it past mid on. No chance of stopping that.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two.
Gerald Coetzee to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne drives but it hits the stumps at the other end.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller one, on off, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, Full and on off, Mitchell Marsh drives it to covers for another single.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Hits the deck hard, Marnus Labuschagne punches it to covers for one again.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, Short and wide, Mitchell Marsh punches it to covers for one.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Up, up and away. Full and on off, Mitchell Marsh stands tall and launches it over extra covers for a maximum!
Andile Phehlukwayo to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it on off, Marnus Labuschagne taps it to point for one.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it outside off, Marnus Labuschagne eases it to covers for one.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on middle, Marnus Labuschagne tucks it to square leg. Dot.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Around off, this js pushed to cover.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, This lands safe! That should have been number 3. This is a huge miss. Marsh could make the hosts pay here. On middle, Marsh looks to pull, it goes off the top edge towards deep square leg. It is Gerald Coetzee's catch who is running in but he is put off by the mid-wicket who also starts running back. Both don't go for it and it lands in between. Just the one in the end.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, WIDE! Way too short. Wided.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, Back of a length and on off, defended.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and on middle, this is worked towards mid on. The fielder was quit slow in having a shy, a single in the end.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Tidy from Lungi Ngidi! On off, defended.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into middle, defended.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, BEATEN! Mitchell Marsh is not holding back here! Outside off, shorter, he slashes but misses.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, this is guided down towards third man for one.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, Outside off, left alone.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! BANG! Gets hold of that one. The last two balls spoil the over completely and will this mean a change in momentum? This is shorter and on middle, Mitchell Marsh rocks back and hammers it over the square leg fence.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Slams it away! Welcome boundary for Australia. Also, IT IS ANOTHER NO BALL! Fuller and on middle, this is whipped through mid-wicket. This one races away to the fence.
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, A beauty to end! Well, not to end as it is a no ball. Fuller and outside off, Mitchell Marsh goes after it but misses. Free Hit coming up!
Marco Jansen to Mitchell Marsh, That is a nasty delivery! That surely might have hurt! Shorter and on the body, Marsh looks to defend but misses to get hit on the body. This wicket seriously seems to have quickened up.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Fuller and around off, Marnus Labuschagne looks to push at it, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Brilliant again! Length and around off, this lands and angles away. Marnus Labuschagne is beaten as he tries to defend again.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Excellent change in length! Just not letting Marnus Labuschagne settle! Short and on the body, Marnus Labuschagne ducks under it.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, BEAUTY! The wicket seems to have quickened up! Length and around off, this lands and moves away. Marnus Labuschagne is beaten as he tries to defend.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Lands it on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces off the deck. Dot.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Peach! Lands it full and on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, Full, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne tries to block it but edges it to third man for one.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, On a length and on off, Marnus Labuschagne looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, Short, on off, Marnus Labuschagne fends it to short covers.
Lungi Ngidi to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length and just outside off, some movement, Marnus Labuschagne makes a tight leave.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, A single to end! Full, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne flicks it to square leg for one. The fielder there had made an attempt diving to his left but it landed just short!
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Make it five dots! Some extra bounce off the deck, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Bowls it outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms. Four dots in a row!
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Lands it outside off again, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it again.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Another one outside off, Marnus Labuschagne shoulders arms.
Marco Jansen to Marnus Labuschagne, Good length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leaves it alone.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Lands it outside off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it well.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Bowls it on off, Mitchell Marsh flicks it to short mid-wicket. Marco Jansen dives to his left and stops it excellently. The crowd thought it was a catch though! But there was a bump when it was hit.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Edgy but they all count! Bowls it on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge. The ball deflects off the fielder at slips and races away from the fine leg fence.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Bowls it on middle, angling in, Mitchell Marsh defends it back.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, On a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it to the left of the bowler.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Full, outside off, Mitchell Marsh pushes it down the ground for a brace. Good fielding near the ropes.
Marco Jansen to Josh Inglis, OUT! TIMBER! What a bowling change this was from South Africa! Good length, with some extra bounce, outside off, Josh Inglis looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge as the ball drags onto the stumps. Josh Inglis walks out for a duck. A double-wicket maiden from Marco Jansen!
Marco Jansen to Josh Inglis, Bowls it on off, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but miscues it to mid off.
Marco Jansen to Josh Inglis, Lands it outside off, Josh Inglis looks to play at it but gets beaten.
Marco Jansen to Josh Inglis, On a length and on off, Josh Inglis blocks it back.
Marco Jansen to David Warner, OUT! TAKEN! On a length and outside off, Warner looks to cut it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards backward point. Aiden Markram leans forward and takes a great catch. The umpires go upstairs to check and the replay shows that it was fine. David Warner departs!
Marco Jansen to David Warner, Marco Jansen comes into the attack and bowls a fuller one, on leg, David Warner looks to drive it but mistimes it to mid off. It lands just short of the fielder. Close!
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller one, outside off, Mitchell Marsh looks to block it but gets beaten.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Good length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.
Lungi Ngidi to David Warner, Bowls it down leg, David Warner looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.
Lungi Ngidi to David Warner, SIX! All the way! There is no stopping here. Full and on off, David Warner shuffles across and helps it over deep backward square leg for a maximum! A little like a scoop shot!
Lungi Ngidi to David Warner, FOUR! David Warner joins the party! Full and width on offer, David Warner reaches his bat and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
Lungi Ngidi to David Warner, Good length, on middle, David Warner blocks it solidly.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! What a shot! On a length and some width on offer, Mitchell Marsh rocks back and slaps it as the ball finds the fence in a flash.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it back.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, Better! On a length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it to short covers.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR LEG BYES! On a length and down leg, Mitchell Marsh looks to pull it but the ball brushes his thighs and races away from the fine leg fence.
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Up, up and away! Full again, on off, Mitchell Marsh hangs back and heaves it through deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
Gerald Coetzee to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Helped away! Errs his line down leg, Mitchell Marsh picks it and helps it over short third for a boundary!
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Lands it outside off, Mitchell Marsh drives it but finds the fielder at covers. Single taken.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Off the mark in style! Full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks it well and smashes it through covers for a boundary.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Make it four dots! Bowls it on middle, Mitchell Marsh defends it to point.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Three dots to start with! Full and on leg, Mitchell Marsh eases it to mid on.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Good length again, angling in, Mitchell Marsh fends it to mid off.
Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh, Starts with a length ball, outside off, Mitchell Marsh looks to slap it but gets beaten.
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, FOUR! What a finish from Andile Phehlukwayo! Touch short and on off, Andile Phehlukwayo picks it well and slaps it over extra covers for a boundary. South Africa end their innings for 315/9!
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, SIX MORE! Lands it straight, fuller in length, Andile Phehlukwayo stays in his crease and launches it down the ground for another maximum. Three in three!
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, SIX AGAIN! Oh my word! Fuller one this time but gets the same result. This is smoked over deep mid-wicket for another biggie!
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, SIX! All the way! Short and off, Andile Phehlukwayo stays in his crease and pulls it hard, over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, Lands it on off, Andile Phehlukwayo flicks it to mid-wicket and calls for two. Lungi Ngidi fumbles a bit but the throw was a bit high and it did not hit the stumps on the follow-through. Safe!
Michael Neser to Andile Phehlukwayo, Slower one, on off, Andile Phehlukwayo looks to pull it but gets a top edge. It hits his helmet and almost hits the stumps. Close!
Sean Abbott to Lungi Ngidi, A bouncer, on off, Lungi Ngidi ducks underneath it.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, Short and on off, Andile Phehlukwayo pulls it but gets a top edge towards square leg. It lands safely as the batters cross.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, Good length and outside off, Andile Phehlukwayo offers no stroke.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, SIX! Where did that come from? Full and outside off, Andile Phehlukwayo stays in his crease and hammers it over deep extra covers for a maximum.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, Wide! A bit wayward, short and outside off, Andile Phehlukwayo lets it go. Wided.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, A bouncer again, Andile Phehlukwayo fends it to mid off.
Sean Abbott to Andile Phehlukwayo, Short, on off, Andile Phehlukwayo slaps it to deep covers for a brace.
Adam Zampa to Lungi Ngidi, Big shout but no avail! Full, on middle and leg, Lungi Ngidi looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto the bat. Adam Zampa appeals thinking there was no edge.
Adam Zampa to Lungi Ngidi, Lungi Ngidi survives the hat-trick ball. Fuller one, outside off, Lungi Ngidi leans forward and blocks it.
Adam Zampa to Keshav Maharaj, OUT! TIMBER! Right on the money! Flatter one, on middle nad leg, it skids through, Keshav Maharaj looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball rattles over the stumps. Adam Zampa on a hat-trick now!
Adam Zampa to Gerald Coetzee, OUT! LBW! Flatter one, on middle and leg, Gerald Coetzee looks to flick it but gets rapped on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Gerald Coetzee refers. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Gerald Coetzee makes his way back into the hut.
Adam Zampa to Andile Phehlukwayo, Bowls it on off, Andile Phehlukwayo eases it to point. Runs for a quick single. The fielder throws it quickly towards bowlers end who whips the bails. The replay shows that he was well in.
Adam Zampa to Andile Phehlukwayo, Lands it on off, Andile Phehlukwayo leans back and eases it to point.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, OUT! TAKEN! Marco Jansen falls just three runs shy of his half-century! Fuller one, outside off, Marco Jansen swings his bat hard. Ends up slicing it straight into the hands of Sean Abbott at backward point. Marco Jansen walks back after a fine knock.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Wide! Sways it way outside off, Marco Jansen looks to play at it but misses.
Cameron Green to Andile Phehlukwayo, Too full, on off, Andile Phehlukwayo knocks it to long on for one.
Cameron Green to Andile Phehlukwayo, Short and wide, some movement, Andile Phehlukwayo looks to slap it but misses.
Cameron Green to Andile Phehlukwayo, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Full, on middle, Andile Phehlukwayo slaps it through covers. The fielder misfields it as the ball gets an uneven bounce near the ropes. It results in a boundary!
Cameron Green to Andile Phehlukwayo, A yorker right into the blockhole, Andile Phehlukwayo blocks it to square leg.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Good length, on off, Marco Jansen punches it to long on for one.
Tim David to Andile Phehlukwayo, Turn and bounce! That came as a surprise for us! On middle, this lands and spins away. Andile Phehlukwayo looks to defend, it goes off the splice but lands short of cover. Two dots to end but 15 from the over.
Tim David to Andile Phehlukwayo, A rare dot! Andile Phehlukwayo needs a sighter! On middle, defended.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, Just the one! Fuller and outside off, this is dragged down to long on for one.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Make that 14! Yet again, outstanding placement. Marco Jansen is playing a gem here! On middle, out comes the slog sweep, it is hit through mid-wicket and it races away.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, FOUR! That is some shot! That is really good placement! This is a yorker on middle, Marco Jansen clears his front leg and whips it between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket. 10 from the first two balls.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, SIX! Just over the fence! Tim David looks to fire in a yorker but misses his length. This is on middle, Marco Jansen heaves it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, OUT! TAKEN! David Miller holes out! He will be disappointed with himself. That is a poor shot to be honest and it is a very timely wicket with 5 wickets in hand. Shorter and outside off, David Miller looks to slap it. It is more off a half-hearted effort. It goes towards sweeper cover. Josh Inglis runs to his left and takes it. This could well make a difference of 20 runs to the final score.
Sean Abbott to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on off, this is hit down to long off for one.
Sean Abbott to Marco Jansen, WIDE! Pressure, pressure getting to Sean Abbott! He goes well wide outside off. Left alone.
Sean Abbott to Marco Jansen, SIX! Just over the ropes! More off the top edge but it had enough power behind. How costly is that drop going to be? Sean Abbott goes short and on middle, Marco Jansen looks to pull, this goes off the top edge towards deep square leg. The fielder runs to his left but it goes over the ropes.
Sean Abbott to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Up and over! 250 up. Marco Jansen times one and he gets a boundary! Shorter and outside off, he stands tall and powers it over cover. Boundary.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Shorter and outside off, this is slapped towards cover for one.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, WIDE! Well wide outside off, left alone. Wided.
Sean Abbott to Marco Jansen, Shorter and on middle, this is slapped down to long on for one.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Put down! That should have been taken! Marco Jansen yet again fails to time one. A slower one on middle, this is lofted down the ground. It is more off the toe-end. Tim David runs to his left from long on but spills it. One taken.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Not timing it well but picking the gaps! Outside off, fuller, this is lofted over cover for two.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on off, Marco Jansen looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to long on for one.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, No run.
Cameron Green to Marco Jansen, Two! On off, fuller, this is lofted over cover for two.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, SIX! BANG! Into the crowd yet again from Miller. We have seen him play this shot before in this game and he does it again. That is a massive over for the hosts! On middle, fuller, this is lofted over the mid-wicket.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, FOUR! Drilled! This is full and outside off, right where Miller likes it, he smashes it through covers. No chance for the fielder in the deep.
Adam Zampa to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Fuller and on middle, this is jammed down to long on for one.
Adam Zampa to Marco Jansen, Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
Adam Zampa to Marco Jansen, SIX! Marco Jansen has walked out with intent! Steps out, makes it into a full toss and smashes it over the mid-wicket fence. Good start to the over.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, End of a successful over for Tim David! On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, Lands safe! On the pads, Marco Jansen looks to play the reverse again, it goes off the glove but lands safe in the short fine leg region.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, FOUR! Nice and fine! Deft touch and Marco Jansen is off the mark! On the pads, this is tickled fine and it races away to the fence.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, On the pads, Jansen looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Tim David to Marco Jansen, On middle, fuller, this is jammed back to the bowler.
Tim David to Aiden Markram, OUT! TAKEN! What a masterstroke that is from Mitchell Marsh! He brings out Tim David and he breaks the massive stand which was turning the game towards South Africa. Heartbreak for Aiden Markram! He falls 7 short of what would have been a brilliant ton. On middle, fuller, Aiden Markram walks right across and plays the slog sweep, it goes more off the toe-end and it is taken by Michael Neser at deep square leg. Australia needed that wicket. They are now in the all-rounders.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, On the pads, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, FIfty for Miller! Two in a row. Yet another important one, walked out when his side was in a bit of bother but now has taken them into a strong position. Needs to ensure he bats longer. Gets there by working this towards short fine leg for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, FOUR! Carved away! Just wide of the fielder in the deep! Fuller and outside off, this is hit towards sweeper cover. The fielder there dives to his right but fails to get to it. Boundary.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Three! Smart shot! Goes down on one knee and the plays a fine paddle scoop. Three taken.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, The googly, it lands outside off and spins away. Miller looks to cut but misses.
Michael Neser to David Miller, A single as this is guided to point.
Michael Neser to David Miller, On off, blocked.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, A single as this is pushed through covers.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, Around off, blocked.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, SIX! Over the fence again! A nothing lengh, shorter and on middle, Markram heaves it over the mid-wicket fence.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, DROPPED AND TWO! Not the easiest of chances but Michael Neser will feel he should have taken it. Outside off, this is lofted wide of cover. Michael Neser runs to his right, dives, gets two hands to the ball but spills it. Two taken. This could prove pretty costly.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Fuller and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, On middle, this is flicked but to mid-wicket.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Around off, defended.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Extra bounce! Shorter and outside off, Aiden Markram looks to push but misses.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, That might have hurt! Length and on middle, this one jags back in. Aiden Markram looks to flick but misses to get hit near the crouch.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, SIX! BANG! Over the fence. That is trademark Markram! Shorter and on middle, Aiden Markram stands tall and pulls this well over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, On middle, kept out.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Fine shot! Fuller one, outside off, Aiden Markram picks it well and drives it through covers for a boundary.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, On a length and on off, David Miller eases it to covers for one.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Hits the deck hard, on off, David Miller blocks it back.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Short and on off, Aiden Markram pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Bowls it on leg, David Miller flicks it to square leg for one.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, On a length and on off, David Miller blocks it as the ball bounces over the wickets. Close!
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, This one lands full, on off, Aiden Markram defends it solidly.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Good length, on off, Aiden Markram blocks it back.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Lands it on off, David Miller flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Short and on middle, David Miller leaves it alone.
Cameron Green to David Miller, FOUR! Streaky but they all count! On a length and outside off, David Miller looks to push it. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball finds the third man fence.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Lands it outside off, some movement, David Miller looks to block it but gets beaten.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Lands it on off, David Miller pushes it to covers for one.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Good length and on off, David Miller blocks it back.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, On a length and down leg, David Miller looks to play at it but gets a hit on his thigh.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Full, on off, Aiden Markram steers it to point for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Four!
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Fine shot! Full, outside off, Aiden Markram moves forward and knocks it down the ground for a boundary!
Cameron Green to David Miller, Short, angling in, David Miller punches it to covers.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Lands it on off, David Miller blocks it solidly.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Wide! Land it down leg, David Miller misses his flick.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Another one outside off, David Miller looks to play at it but gets beaten again.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Lands it outside off, angling in, David Miller tries to push it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
Cameron Green to David Miller, Bowls it on off, David Miller blocks it.
Cameron Green to David Miller, On a length and outside off, David Miller leaves it alone.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Full, outside off, Aiden Markram taps it to covers.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Bowls it outside off, Aiden Markram lets it go.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Length and down leg, David Miller looks to block it but gets his thigh as the ball rolls towards slips. They go for a risky single. Marnus Labuschagne has a shy at the bowlers end but misses. A direct hit would have been close.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, Bowls it down leg, David Miller looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads towards fine leg for two leg byes.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Lands it on off, Aiden Markram punches it to covers for one.
Nathan Ellis to David Miller, On a length and on middle, David Miller tucks it to square leg for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Too full, on middle, Aiden Markram blocks it solidly.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Short and wide, David Miller cuts it to point for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Bowls it on off, David Miller drives it to the cover fielder.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, SIX! David Miller with another one! Full and on middle, David Miller stays in his crease and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, No run.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, SIX! BANG! Miller looks to break the shackles and he has hit it a long way! On middle, this is heaved over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. In the arc, out of the park.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, On off, defended.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, Length and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, On off, kept out.
Michael Neser to David Miller, On the pads, this is worked past square leg for one.
Michael Neser to David Miller, On middle, Miller nudges it to mid-wicket.
Michael Neser to David Miller, Around off, this is guided to point.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Flatter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On middle, defended.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, On the stumps, Aiden Markram pushes it down to long on for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, On off, kept out.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Powerful pull shot! On middle, bangs it short, this is pulled wide of deep square leg and into the fence.
Michael Neser to David Miller, Around off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, Fifty for Markram! A really good knock so far on a wicket which has not been the easiest to bat on. He needs to keep going though. He holds the key for his side. Gets there by dropping this towards cover for one.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, Outside off, this is guided to point.
Michael Neser to Aiden Markram, No run.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, A single to end! On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, 1 run.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Around off, this is eased down to long off for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Shorter and outside off, this is cut wide of deep point for two.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket. The fielder does not stop it cleanly. A run taken.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Outside off, ths is pushed through covers for one.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, FOUR! Fortunate boundary! Lands it on middle and leg, David Miller looks to flick it but it goes off the leading edge through thrid man for a boundary!
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Short and wide, David Miller eases it to point.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Lands it outside off, David Miller blocks it to the right of the bowler.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Bowls it outside off, David Miller looks to play at it but misses.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Fuller one, on off, David Miller pushes it down the ground for a brace.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Lands it on off, David Miller flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Bowls it outside off, David Miller taps it to point for one.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, No run.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Short and wide, Aiden Markram tucks it to mid on for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Too full, on middle, Aiden Markram pushes it back towards the bowler.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Angles it on middle, Aiden Markram eases it to mid off.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Bowls it on off, David Miller flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Lands it outside off, Aiden Markram looks to flick it but gets beaten.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Too full, on off, Aiden Markram blocks it off the frontfoot.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Lands it on off, Aiden Markram blocks it solidly.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, A single as Miller flicks it to mid-wicket.
Sean Abbott to David Miller, Wide! Down the leg side, wided.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, 1 run.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Streaky but they will take it. Full, outside off, Aiden Markram looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Tossed up on off, this is pushed to cover. Top over from Zampa.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Tossed up on off, blocked.
Adam Zampa to David Miller, Tossed up on middle, defended.
Adam Zampa to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! TIMBER! Heinrich Klaasen is gone! That is a massive wicket. Adam Zampa is delighted. A much-needed wicket for him. Went for over 100 in his last game but now gets the man who was the hero for the hosts in the last match! Heinrich Klaasen misreads the length. This is flatter, slightly fuller and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen looks to defend but this lands and spins away. Heinrich Klaasen misses and it hits the off pole. South Africa now in trouble. Heinrich Klaasen was rooted to his crease there.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, No run.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, No run.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off, blocked.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Good running and the 100 is up! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, An expensive start for Adam Zampa! On off, this is eased through covers for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, On off, this is pushed to cover.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Cut away! On the shorter side and outside off, Aiden Markram rocks back and cuts it past point. This one races away to the fence.
Adam Zampa to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off, this is played through covers for one.
Adam Zampa to Aiden Markram, Around off, this is punched down to long off for one.
Adam Zampa to Heinrich Klaasen, 1 run.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Back of a length and on off, Markram stands tall and pushes it to mid off.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Around off, kept out.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, On off, defended.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Outside off, left alone.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, On off, defended.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, FOUR! That is a wonderful stroke! Fuller and outside off, Aiden Markram lifts it over covers and it races away to the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, nudges it around the corner for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Another one a little too straight, this is worked through square leg for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Around off, defended.
Nathan Ellis to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, this is worked wide of mid on for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, On middle, Markram works it towards mid-wicket for one.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off, Heinrich Klaasen chops it towards point.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, On middle, this is nudged around the corner for one.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
Sean Abbott to Heinrich Klaasen, Cuts him into half! Length and outside off, this one lands and jags back in. Heinrich Klaasen looks to defend but is beaten.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, OUT! TAKEN! The stand that was going along so well has been broken! Soft dismissal. Sean Abbott gets the breakthrough his side needed. Good bowling change. Not the best of balls, it is a full one outside off, Rassie van der Dussen looks to drive but does so uppishly and Marnus Labuschagne takes a sharp catch to his left. Rassie van der Dussen will be disappointed. He was getting a move on but now falls. Australia remain on top.
Sean Abbott to Aiden Markram, Yet another one! Outside off, Aiden Markram stays back and pushes it through covers for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Length and outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length and on off, kept out.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Moves right across and then works it towards mid on for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Well played in the end, Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Rassie van der Dussen looks to defend initially but then bails out.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Dot to end! That six though meant it is another good over for the hosts. On off, defended.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, SIX! That is more off the top edge but sails over the fence. Cameron Green goes short after a very full one. Markram pulls, it goes off the top edge well over the fine leg fence.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, That had four written all over it! This is fuller and on middle, Aiden Markram shows the full face of the bat and drills it back towards the other end. It hits the stumps.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, On the fuller side again, this is worked to mid on for one.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Quick run! On middle, this is pushed to mid on for one.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Back of a length and on off, blocked.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, On off, defended. Tidy from Ellis.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Angled into the pads, this is nudged around the corner for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, On off, this is pushed to cover.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller and on middle, this is worked wide of mid on for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Around off, defended.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, BEATEN! Length and around off, this lands and moves away. Rassie van der Dussen is beaten as he tries to defend. The ball is still doing a bit.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, A dot to end! Length and on off, blocked. 10 from this one.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, The crowd is enjoying this period! Cheering every run. Shorter and on the body, this is pulled down to fine leg for one.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, FOUR! Runs flowing now! Second boundary in the over. A misfield and it is the skipper who is the culprit. Fuller and on off, Rassie pushes it to the left of mid off. Marsh dives over the ball and it races away.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Four!
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, No run.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Six!
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Angled into the pads, Rassie van der Dussen works it towards fine leg and takes two. 6 from the over. Hold on! Still a ball to go and it is going to be a Free Hit as Nathan Ellis has overstepped.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Bangs it short and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Angled into the pads this time, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it around the corner for one.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Two more! Streaky runs again! Length and on off, a hint of movement outwards after it pitches. Rassie van der Dussen looks to defend, it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for two.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, No run.
Nathan Ellis to Rassie van der Dussen, Around off, Rassie van der Dussen walks across and blocks.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, No run.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Around off, Markram gets right behind the line and defends.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Strong shot but for no runs! On middle, fuller, Aiden flicks it nicely but to mid on.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, EDGY FOUR! Aiden Markram is off the mark in a streaky manner. Length and on off, this lands and moves away. Aiden Markram looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge past first slip and down to the third man fence.
Cameron Green to Aiden Markram, Lands it on a length and around off, defended.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Goes shorter and on the body, this is pulled through square leg for one.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Excellent over from Nathan Ellis! Touch fuller one, on off, Aiden Markram blocks it to mid-wicket.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Lands it on a length and on off, Aiden Markram blocks it back towards the bowler.
Nathan Ellis to Quinton de Kock, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! On a length and outside off, shaping away, Quinton de Kock looks to push it but gets a thick outside edge. It carries towards slips where Cameron Green takes a sharp catch diving to his left. He walks out to a standing ovation from the crowd as this is his last home game!
Nathan Ellis to Quinton de Kock, Nearly chops it on! On a length and outside off, angling in, Quinton de Kock looks to punch it but gets a thick inside edge as the ball bounces past the leg pole towards the right of the keeper.
Nathan Ellis to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock fends it back towards the bowler.
Nathan Ellis to Quinton de Kock, Short and on off, Quinton de Kock stands tall and pulls it through deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller one, with an inward movement, Rassie van der Dussen looks to play at it but gets beaten on the inside edge. That was close!
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, Bowls it on off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks it to the cover fielder.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, Too full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen drives it to covers. The fielder stops it but he looks hurt. He leaves the field straightaway.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks it back towards the bowler.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock drives it to covers for one.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, 2 runs.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Beauty! On a length and outside off, shaping away, Rassie van der Dussen looks to block it but gets beaten.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Touch fuller and on off, Rassie van der Dussen eases it to mid off.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Lands it outside off, Rassie van der Dussen shoulders arms.
Cameron Green to Quinton de Kock, Touch short and on off, Quinton de Kock rocks back and punches it to covers for one.
Cameron Green to Quinton de Kock, On a length and on off, Quinton de Kock eases it to the cover fielder.
Cameron Green to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! This is Quinton de Kock at his very best! Overpitched, on off, Quinton de Kock picks it well and knocks it down the ground as the ball races away.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks it to mid off.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, Oh that was close! On a length and down leg, Rassie van der Dussen looks to block it but gets cramped on his pads. An appeal but turned down. It was missing leg.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Touch short and on off, Quinton de Kock tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Lands it outside off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to the mid off fielder.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to mid on.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it outside off, Quinton de Kock looks to push it but gets beaten.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Ends the over with a dot ball as well! Good length, on middle and leg, Rassie van der Dussen defends it back.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Short and outside off again, Rassie van der Dussen leaves the harmless delivery. Four dots now!
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, No run.
Cameron Green to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, on off, Rassie van der Dussen blocks it back.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Another maiden! Touch short and on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to the left of the bowler.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Touch short and on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. Five dots in a row!
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, On a hard length and on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to the left of the bowler.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Full, on off, Quinton de Kock defends it back towards the bowler.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, No run.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, No run.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, A maiden from Sean Abbott! On a length and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen shoulders arms at it.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Make it five dots! Full, outside off, this is defended towards extra covers.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Hits the deck hard and keeps it outside off, Rassie van der Dussen shoulders arms. Four dots now!
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Touch fuller one, on off, Rassie van der Dussen tries to push it but gets the inside half of his bat towards mid on.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Good length, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen looks to block it but gets beaten.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, On a length and on middle and leg, some inward movement, and some extra bounce, Rassie van der Dussen looks to block it but gets a hit on his pads. A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. They decide not to review it. Perhaps the height!
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, On a length, angling in, Rassie van der Dussen fends it to mid on for one.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock taps it to covers for a single.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Good comeback from Michael Neser after the boundary! Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock defends it to covers.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Touch fuller and on middle, Quinton de Kock looks to block it but miscues it to the point fielder. Dot.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, No run.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Lovely stroke from Quinton de Kock! On a length and outside off, Quinton de Kock leans forward and creams it through covers as the ball races away.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, Good length, shaping away, Quinton de Kock guides it to point for one more.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Touch fuller, on off, Rassie van der Dussen strides in and taps it to through covers for a single.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, No run.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Lands it on off, Rassie van der Dussen dabs it to the mid off fielder. Dot again.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Full this time, Rassie van der Dussen moves forward and defends it to covers.
Sean Abbott to Rassie van der Dussen, Beauty! On a length and it gets some extra bounce off the deck, and some inward movement as well, Rassie van der Dussen looks to play at it but gets beaten on the inside edge. Its all happening here for the Aussies!
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Beautiful stroke from Quinton de Kock! Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock leans into it and just flicks it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it outside off, Quinton de Kock offers no stroke.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Fuller one, on off, Quinton de Kock looks to flick it but miscues it to mid on. Dot.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Beaten! On a length and outside off, Quinton de Kock looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, Fuller one, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen knocks it down the ground. The fielder chases it well as the batters collect three.
Michael Neser to Rassie van der Dussen, No run.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it on off, Quinton de Kock drives it to the cover fielder.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, Fuller one, outside off, Quinton de Kock lets it go.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, Peach! On a length and outside off, shaping away, Quinton de Kock looks to block it but gets beaten.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Excellent from Quinton de Kock! Touch short and on off, Quinton de Kock stands tall and punches it through covers as the ball races away.
Sean Abbott to Temba Bavuma, OUT! RUN OUT! A direct hit and Temba Bavuma has to depart! Touch short and on off, Temba Bavuma looks to block it but miscues it to the gully region. There was no single there but he runs anyway. Marnus Labuschagne quickly picks up the ball and makes a direct hit at the bowlers end. The replay shows that Temba Bavuma was way off his crease. A perfect start for the Aussies.
Sean Abbott to Quinton de Kock, A slower bouncer, Quinton de Kock pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
Michael Neser to Temba Bavuma, No run.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock is off the mark! On a length and outside off, Quinton de Kock drives it to covers for a single.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Full and on middle, Quinton de Kock pushes it firmly back towards the bowler.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Wide! Sways it down leg, Quinton de Kock offers no stroke.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Oh, that is close! Good length, on leg, Quinton de Kock looks to block it but gets rapped on his thighs. A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Australia refers and Ball Tracking shows that it was pitching outside leg. Review lost early on in the game.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Good length again, outside off, Quinton de Kock defends it to short covers. Dot again.
Michael Neser to Quinton de Kock, Michael Neser starts with a length ball, on middle, Quinton de Kock stays in his crease and blocks it back.