Cricket Matches Live Cricket Scores Results Fixtures South Africa vs Australia 2016, Cricket Matches Live Cricket Scores Results Fixtures South Africa vs Australia 2016.Top-Order: The Australian top-order did not get off to a good start in the second T20I but Aaron Finch’s explosive abilities with the bat will definitely be much needed when Australia come out to play in the final T20I match of the three-match series.
With David Warner proving his adaptability by going down the order at No. 4, and firing to seal victory for his side, Australia may well have to choose between left-handed Usman Khawaja’s batting potential and Shane Watson’s all-round abilities. Keeping Watson’s experience in mind in terms of his knowledge about Indian conditions, giving him some time in the middle ahead of the World T20 Championships may be vital. On the contrary, Australia may also go out there with a left-right combination.The sub-continental pitches in India, especially in the hinterland, offers pristine batting conditions but also aids the spinners - one area of concern for both teams. For South Africa, Imran Tahir, has all but nailed his place as the lead spinner while Australia continue to play the 'roulette wheel' as their search for a lead spinner intensifies.
Coming back to the series, Cape Town offers different challenges to that of Johannesburg, the venue of the high scoring second T20I. Unlike the Wanderers, the bowlers will be expected to come into the equation. Newlands offers something for all, as evidenced by a high team score of 188 - by England against Zimbabwe, during the 2007 World T20. The pacers have enjoyed the conditions as well as have the spinners. Overall, the final international match of South Africa's season should be a cracker.The three-match T20 series is level now after Australia completed a brilliant chase in the second T20 at The Wanderers in Johannesburg, Sunday.
South Africa posted a total of 204 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis played an outstanding innings of 79 runs, which helped his side post such a mammoth total in the second T20 of the series.
But his brilliance was nullified by David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, as the two added a record-breaking 161 runs for the fifth wicket. Later, James Faulkner and Mitchell marsh finished the match off for the Aussies in the last over of the match.
However, Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt, despite the loss in the second T20, is happy with the way his bowlers have bowled.
Langeveldt feels the South Africa bowlers have made progress under him. They are not relying completely on Dale Steyn, which is a good sign.
Coming back to the series, Cape Town offers different challenges to that of Johannesburg, the venue of the high scoring second T20I. Unlike the Wanderers, the bowlers will be expected to come into the equation. Newlands offers something for all, as evidenced by a high team score of 188 - by England against Zimbabwe, during the 2007 World T20. The pacers have enjoyed the conditions as well as have the spinners. Overall, the final international match of South Africa's season should be a cracker.The three-match T20 series is level now after Australia completed a brilliant chase in the second T20 at The Wanderers in Johannesburg, Sunday.
South Africa posted a total of 204 runs on the scoreboard in 20 overs. Captain Faf du Plessis played an outstanding innings of 79 runs, which helped his side post such a mammoth total in the second T20 of the series.
But his brilliance was nullified by David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, as the two added a record-breaking 161 runs for the fifth wicket. Later, James Faulkner and Mitchell marsh finished the match off for the Aussies in the last over of the match.
However, Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt, despite the loss in the second T20, is happy with the way his bowlers have bowled.
Langeveldt feels the South Africa bowlers have made progress under him. They are not relying completely on Dale Steyn, which is a good sign.
