T20 World Cup 2021: Australia beat South Africa by five wickets in low-scoring thriller

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Check out photos from Australia’s five-wicket win over South Africa in their Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup 2021

FirstCricket Staff
October 23, 2021 20:28:03 IST

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Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade guided Australia to a 5-wicket win over South Africa with a crucial 40-run partnership. AP

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South Africa opted to bat first, and never really got going, losing wickets at regular intervals. AP

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Josh Hazlewood picked up the crucial wickets of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen to put Australia in a good position right from the get go. AP

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Aiden Markram’s knock of 40 was the only highlight in South Africa’s innings, and his efforts saw his team to a total of 118/9. AP

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Australia’s chase got off to a rocky start with a couple of early wickets, but Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith steadied the ship with a partnership of 42. AP

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Anrich Nortje took a couple of key wickets, but ultimately, Australia had just enough gas in the tank to get over the finish line in the final over of the match. AP