result
1st T20I (N), Melbourne, Jan 11 2009, South Africa tour of Australia
182/9
(18/20 ov, target 183)130
Australia won by 52 runs
player of the match
Australia
Australia INNINGS (20 overs maximum)
South Africa INNINGS (target: 183 runs from 20 overs)
MATCH DETAILS
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
| Toss | Australia, elected to bat first |
| Series | South Africa tour of Australia |
| Season | 2008/09 |
| Player Of The Match | David Warner |
| Series result | Australia led the 2-match series 1-0 |
| Match number | T20I no. 80 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 19.35 start, First Session 19.35-20.55 Interval 20.55-21.15, Second Session 21.15-22.35 |
| Match days | 11 January 2009 - night(20-over match) |
| T20I debut | David WarnerLonwabo TsotsobeVaughn van Jaarsveld |
| Umpires | Bruce OxenfordRod Tucker |
| TV Umpire | Paul Reiffel |
| Reserve Umpire | Geoff Joshua |
| Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
MATCH NOTES
- 12th Men: RJ Harris (Aus) and HM Amla (SA)
- Attendance: 62,148
- Australia innings
- Australia: 50 runs in 4.3 overs (28 balls), Extras 1
- DA Warner: 50 off 19 balls (5 x 4, 4 x 6)
- 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 33 balls (DA Warner 37, RT Ponting 17, Ex 1)
- Australia: 100 runs in 9.6 overs (62 balls), Extras 2
- Australia: 150 runs in 15.3 overs (95 balls), Extras 2
- Innings Break: Australia - 182/9 in 20.0 overs (BW Hilfenhaus 0, SW Tait 1)
- South Africa innings
- South Africa: 50 runs in 6.6 overs (45 balls), Extras 5
- 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 34 balls (JP Duminy 34, VB van Jaarsveld 11, Ex 5)
- JP Duminy: 50 off 31 balls (7 x 4)
- South Africa: 100 runs in 13.1 overs (85 balls), Extras 11