Key Highlights
In a nail biting finale at Cairns’s Cazaly’s Stadium, Australia clinched the T20 series against South Africa with a tense two wicket win, sealing it with just one ball to spare. South Africa posted a solid 172 for 7, powered early by Dewald Brevis, whose explosive 53 off 22 balls included four sixes in one over a showing that set the tone for the match. In reply, Australia stumbled to 122 for 6 during the 14th over, thanks in part to South African bowlers Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka, who made dents in the batting lineup.
Just when the game tilted dangerously, Glenn Maxwell stepped up. Amid mounting pressure and needing 12 from 12 balls, Maxwell delivered a composed and powerful 62 not out from 36 balls, including a memorable reverse sweep boundary off the penultimate delivery to seal the victory. Captain Mitchell Marsh also played a key role, adding a gritty 54, while Maxwell’s excellent running catch, catching Brevis, was pivotal. The win handed Australia a 2–1 series victory on home soil. This thrilling decider lived up to its build-up, offering tension, drama, and unforgettable cricket.
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Editor Insights
This match proved once again why T20 cricket is about presence under pressure. Maxwell delivered a masterclass in pacing a chase and seizing the moment a reminder that experience matters when games are on the line. Brevis continues to impress, showing why he’s a future star. For South Africa, this was a tough pill dominated early, but unable to close it out. Their bowlers and batsmen showed flashes of brilliance, but small margins cost them the series. Australia, energized by Maxwell’s heroics and Marsh’s steady batting, showed why they rarely lose at home. This match will be remembered for high drama and single handed turnarounds.
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