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BLOEMFONTEIN : Australia have set winning the five-match One Day International series in South Africa as their primary task as they use the games to hone their preparations for next month's World Cup in India, said captain Mitchell Marsh on Wednesday.
Young legspinner Tanveer Sangha has missed out on a place in Australia's provisional 15-man World Cup squad after impressing on his international debut in South Africa.
Mitchell Marsh is set to compete with Travis Head and David Warner for a slot at the top of Australia's order at the World Cup after dominating with the bat in the Twenty20 series win over South Africa.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I LIVE Cricket Score:South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third and final T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas, despite being the hosts, have struggled to impose themselves on the field, with the men from Down Under putting on a show. After winning the first match by 111 runs, Australia secured the series with an 8-wicket triumph in the second match. More of the same would be expected from them in the hope of a series sweep. (LIVE Scorecard)
South Africa eye a consolation win as they take on Australia in the third and final T20I at Kingsmead in Durban. Mitchell Marsh has been the driving force behind Australia's dominance in the first two games, with Tanveer Sangha and Spencer Joshnson impressing ahead of the five-match ODI series, starting next Thursday, where the senior players return to the fray. Proteas, on the other hand, have been outplayed so far, but will hope to end the series on a high ahead of the ODI World Cup preparatory series.
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. The match is taking place in Durban. In the first game, young spinner Tanveer Sangha showcased his prowess against South Africa as Australia went 1-0 up at the same venue on Wednesday. His bowling figure of 4 for 31 was the best for a player making his debut for Australia. His spin magic made short work of the hosts South Africa as Australia cruised comfortably towards a thumping 111-run victory. Australia set a massive target of 227 for the hosts with skipper Mitchell Marsh playing a captain's role and powering the visitors to the gigantic total with his unbeaten 92(49)*. (LIVE SCORECARD)
South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. New Australia captain Mitchell Marsh and debutant Tanveer Sanghar were stars of the show for Australia in the series opener. Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson too had an impressive debut for Australia, taking the important wicket of Reeza Hendricks. Australia posted a mammoth total of 226/6, before bundling out South Africa on 115. The Proteas will now hope to put on a better show as they look to level the series.
New captain Mitchell Marsh led a powerful Australian batting performance and set up a crushing 111-run win in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Marsh clubbed a T20 career-best 92 not out off 49 balls as Australia piled up 226 for six after being sent in. Opening batsman Reeza Hendricks hit 56 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 115. Debutant leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha took four for 31 after receiving a late call-up when Adam Zampa fell ill.