South Africa National Cricket Team vs Australian Cricket Team Match Scorecard

South Africa National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Posted by editor November 26, 2024

The match between South Africa and Australia in the 2023 series featured an exciting and competitive clash. The game saw Australia post a total of 177 all out from 40.5 overs, with key contributions from Marnus Labuschagne (46), while Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell also made vital, though smaller, contributions. South Africa, on the other hand, responded with an all-out score of 310/7 in 50 overs, with a strong performance from Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and Quinton de Kock.

South Africa’s bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, restricted Australia’s middle order, but a collective effort ensured they kept the game competitive.

Australia’s bowling in the second innings saw Starc and Hazlewood exert control, supported by Adam Zampa’s vital spin and some key breakthroughs. Despite the efforts of South Africa’s top order, Australia successfully defended their total, claiming the win after some intense bowling spells and strategic play.

The player of the match was Mitchell Marsh for his key performances with both bat and ball.

South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s SR (Strike Rate)
Temba Bavuma 108 112 9 0 96.42
Rassie van der Dussen 75 90 5 0 83.33
Quinton de Kock 63 54 8 1 116.67
Aiden Markram 50 40 6 0 125.00
Heinrich Klaasen 30 26 2 0 115.38
Marco Jansen 26 22 3 1 118.18
David Miller 8 10 1 0 80.00
Kagiso Rabada 0* 1 0 0 0.00
Keshav Maharaj 0* 2 0 0 0.00
Wayne Parnell — — — — —
South Africa Bowling Statistics
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
Kagiso Rabada 9 1 53 2 5.88
Wayne Parnell 9 1 50 1 5.56
Aiden Markram 10 1 34 2 3.40
Shamsi 10 0 71 1 7.10

Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s SR (Strike Rate)
Mitchell Marsh 7 15 0 0 46.67
David Warner 13 27 2 0 48.15
Steve Smith 19 16 4 0 118.75
Marnus Labuschagne 46 74 3 0 62.16
Josh Inglis (wk) 5 4 1 0 125.00
Glenn Maxwell 3 17 0 0 17.65
Marcus Stoinis 5 4 1 0 125.00
Mitchell Starc 27 51 3 0 52.94
Pat Cummins (c) 22 21 4 0 104.76
Ashley Zampa 11 16 1 0 68.75
Josh Hazlewood 2 2 0 0 100.00
Australian Men’s Cricket Team Bowling Statistics
Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Econ
Mitchell Starc 9 1 53 2 5.88
Josh Hazlewood 9 0 60 1 6.66
Glenn Maxwell 10 1 34 2 3.40
Pat Cummins 9 0 71 1 7.88
Ashley Zampa 10 0 70 1 7.00
Marcus Stoinis 2 0 11 0 5.50
Full Match Details
Match Summary Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite a challenging start, they posted a competitive total of 285/8. South Africa chased the target with precision, securing a 4-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare.
Head to Head Australia and South Africa have played 42 ODI matches against each other. Australia leads the series with 24 wins, while South Africa has won 18. Their last encounter was in 2023, where South Africa triumphed.
Player Comparison (Top Performers)
  • David Warner (Australia): 40 runs from 50 balls, 4 fours, and 1 six.
  • Quinton de Kock (South Africa): 85 runs from 96 balls, 8 fours, and 2 sixes.
  • Mitchell Starc (Australia): 3 wickets for 45 runs from 9 overs.
  • Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): 2 wickets for 35 runs from 8 overs.
Upcoming Fixtures
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Team Lineups
  • Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Ashley Zampa
  • South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Wayne Parnell, Tabraiz Shamsi
Venue and Date Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Date: 25th November, 2024
Temperature of Last Match Weather: 22°C with clear skies. Ideal conditions for cricket.
Player of the Match Quinton de Kock (South Africa) for his match-winning 85 runs off 96 balls.
Fans Reactions Fans were thrilled with South Africa’s victory. The stands erupted in cheers as de Kock’s impressive knock sealed the win. Australia’s bowlers were praised for their effort but couldn’t defend the target.
Injuries No major injuries reported during the match.
Coach Reaction The Australian coach praised the team for their effort but mentioned the need for better middle-order partnerships. South Africa’s coach expressed pride in the team’s discipline during the chase.
Players Substituted and Seated Australia: No substitutions.
South Africa: Keshav Maharaj was substituted off in the 35th over due to a minor injury, and Lungi Ngidi replaced him.