• Australia registered a record win over South Africa in the first of the three-match T20I series.

  • Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for his quickfire knock of 92.

Twitter Reactions: Mitchell Marsh, Tanveer Sangha power Australia to their biggest victory over South Africa in T20Is
Australia hammer South Africa in the first T20I at Durban (Photo Source: Twitter)

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The first T20I encounter between South Africa and Australia, part of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023, took place at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday. After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bowl first, setting the stage for a competitive battle.

Australia Innings:

Australia posted a formidable total of 226-6 in their allotted 20 overs. The batting highlights included a powerful knock from newly-appointed captain Mitchell Marsh, who scored a remarkable 92 not out off 49 deliveries. Tim David also played a pivotal role with a quickfire 64 runs off 28 balls. Their efforts contributed significantly to Australia’s commanding total.

Bowling figures for South Africa:

Lizaad Williams emerged as the standout bowler for South Africa, securing three crucial wickets while conceding 44 runs. Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee and Tabraiz Shamsi each claimed a wicket, albeit conceding runs in the process.

South Africa Innings:

In pursuit of Australia’s formidable target, South Africa struggled and managed to score 115/10 in 15.3 overs. Reeza Hendricks showcased an impressive performance with the bat, amassing 56 runs off 43 balls. However, remaining South Africa line-up struggled against the Australian bowlers.

Bowling figures for Australia:

Tanveer Sangha shone with the white leather on his T20I debut, capturing four wickets while conceding 31 runs. Marcus Stoinis and Spencer Johnson also contributed significantly with three and two wickets, respectively.

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Result:

Australia secured a convincing victory, winning by a margin of 111 runs. South Africa’s defeat at home marked their heaviest in men’s T20I history.

Player of the Match:

Mitchell Marsh’s outstanding batting performance earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Here are the top tweets from the first T20I between South Africa and Australia:

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