and that's the series for Australia as Marsh clubs a short delivery straight of mid-off
South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I at Cape Town, Mar 09 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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3rd T20I (N), Cape Town, March 09, 2016, Australia tour of South Africa
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178/4
(19.2/20 ov, T:179) 181/4
Australia won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
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Australia win by six wickets and take the series 2-1. An impressive comeback from them after the opening game of the series. They have some mighty power in their batting order. Could this be their year at the World T20? For South Africa, it's a little dent to their confidence but they should also travel with belief. But, not for the first time, Australia have proved a thorn in their side. So, that's the end of the South Africa international home season and it's onto India for both sides. Hashim Amla outstanding today with an unbeaten 97, but it was the collective effort in the chase which sealed it for Australia. Runs for all the top four and it will be interesting to see the top-order combination for both sides in India.
david: "Going out on a limb! Aussies to win the World T20s - men's and women's tournaments." We shall see, David. For now, I'll bid you farewell. Thanks for joining us today.
19.2
4
Abbott to Marsh, FOUR runs
19.1
1
Abbott to Maxwell, 1 run
carves a length delivery over point to the sweeper
Just three needed off the final over. Abbott will bowl
end of over 199 runs • 1 wicket
AUS: 176/4CRR: 9.26 • RRR: 3.00
Glenn Maxwell18 (9b 2x4 1x6)
Mitchell Marsh0 (0b)
Kagiso Rabada 4-0-38-1
Dale Steyn 4-0-30-0
18.6
1
Rabada to Maxwell, 1 run
short outside off, flat-batted to the off side
18.5
6
Rabada to Maxwell, SIX runs
what sort of a shot is that?! Well, it's probably a matchwinner. Pure Maxwell. Moving to the leg side, swings across the line and the ball flies off over deep point
18.4
•
Rabada to Maxwell, no run
another dot ball! Maxwell losing his shape as he moves to leg and heaves across the line. Another slower ball
18.3
W
Rabada to Smith, OUT
well, he's struck...a low full toss outside off which Smith tries to scoop into the leg side and can only get a top edge which loops to de Kock as he runs from behind the stumps
Steven Smith c †de Kock b Rabada 44 (26b 2x4 2x6 50m) SR: 169.23
18.2
1
Rabada to Maxwell, 1 run
another slower short delivery, Maxwell giving himself room to the leg side and has to stretch for it
18.1
1
Rabada to Smith, 1 run
full and straight, Smith right across his stumps and flicks it to deep square
end of over 1811 runs • 1 wicket
AUS: 167/3CRR: 9.27 • RRR: 6.00
Glenn Maxwell10 (5b 2x4)
Steven Smith43 (24b 2x4 2x6)
Dale Steyn 4-0-30-0
Kagiso Rabada 3-0-29-0
Just a run-a-ball needed for Australia
17.6
2
Steyn to Maxwell, 2 runs
full this time, over the the off side, not quite timed on this occasion
17.5
4
Steyn to Maxwell, FOUR runs
backs away to leg away and hammers a back-of-a-length delivery straight of mid-off who is inside the circle
17.4
•
Steyn to Maxwell, no run
another dot ball, short again, a slower ball this time, Maxwell tries to ramp it away and can't make contact
17.3
•
Steyn to Maxwell, no run
short outside off, Maxwell walking all over his crease, then lets the ball pass through to the keeper
17.2
4
Steyn to Maxwell, FOUR runs
backs away and carves a length delivery wide of third man...Maxwell up and running straight away
17.1
1W
Steyn to Warner, 1 run, OUT
has Tahir's arm beaten Warner?! Yes, he's been run out. Warner swung himself off his feet reaching for a full, wide delivery which he sliced to third man. Tahir's throw was hard and low to de Kock, who collected cleanly this time and Warner is well short
David Warner run out (Imran Tahir/†de Kock) 33 (27b 3x4 0x6 40m) SR: 122.22
Steyn is back for his last over
end of over 179 runs
AUS: 156/2CRR: 9.17 • RRR: 7.66
David Warner32 (26b 3x4)
Steven Smith43 (24b 2x4 2x6)
Kagiso Rabada 3-0-29-0
Kyle Abbott 3-0-27-0
A little exchange between Warner and Rabada. The umpire just cools things down
16.6
1
Rabada to Warner, 1 run
this a length delivery which is heaved into the leg side and goes one bounce to long on
16.5
•
Rabada to Warner, no run
that's a sharp bouncer, Warner is beaten as he tries to upper cut down to third man...done for pace. Warner thinks that is close to a wide
16.4
1
Rabada to Smith, 1 run
that stroke not quite as pleasing on the eye as he heaves a full ball into the leg side
16.3
6
Rabada to Smith, SIX runs
what a stroke! Not a bad ball, a length delivery and Smith picks it up behind square on the leg side for a six over fine leg
16.2
1
Rabada to Warner, 1 run
pulled down to long on
16.1
•
Rabada to Warner, no run
beats Warner on the pull
Rabada is back. Can one of South Africa's players of the season makes a difference
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