Wanderers produces high-scoring thriller between South Africa and Australia

Wanderers produces high-scoring thriller

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Mar 6, 2016, 4:22 PM

South Africa were inserted at the Wanderers and lost AB de Villiers in the second overAssociated Press

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentAustralia tour of South AfricaSeason 2015/16

Venue

New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Format & Details

T20 • SINGLE

Australia won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Wanderers produces high-scoring thriller covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:SA 204/7 vs AUS 205/5 — Australia won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
Tournament Context:Part of Australia tour of South Africa 2015/16. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

John Hastings was the bowler to strikeAssociated Press

Quinton de Kock looked in good touch for 44 before becoming the second man outAssociated Press

JP Duminy did not last too long...Associated Press

...but David Miller struck some powerful blows in 33 from 18 ballsAssociated Press

Faf du Plessis made 79 and helped South Africa take 26 off the final over as they set Australia 205 to winAssociated Press

Steven Smith again struggled to find his fluency and Australia lost early wickets in the chaseAssociated Press

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