AUS vs SA, 1st T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Darwin
Date & Time: Aug 10, 2025, 02:45 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Darwin

  • Series

    Australia v South Africa T20Is 2025 - Men

  • Toss

    South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Umpire

    Donovan Koch , Sam Nogajski

  • Match Referee

    Andrew Pycroft

  • Tv Umpire

    Phillip Gillespie

  • Man of the Match

    Tim David

AUS
178/10 (20.0)
SA
161/9 (20.0)
CRR:
Australia win by 17 runs
Player of the Match Tim David

Key Stats

Partnership 3 (4)
Last Wicket Kagiso Rabada - 10 (6)
Extra 10
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Kwena Maphaka 3 3 0 0 100.00
Bowler O M R W Econ
Nathan Ellis 4 0 44 0 11
Over
20
0 1 2 0 0 0
3
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

19.6 Ben Dwarshuis to Kagiso Rabada

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OUT! Bowled. Ben Dwarshuis to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed.

19.5 Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka

1

Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

19.4 Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka

2

Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Zampa.

19.3 Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka

0

Ben Dwarshuis to Kwena Maphaka. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by David.

19.2 Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton

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OUT! Caught. Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Maxwell.

19.1 Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton

0

Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge back to bowler for no runs.

Over
19
2 1 4 2 2 4
15
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

18.6 Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada

2

Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Dwarshuis.

18.5 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

1 wd

Wide Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

18.4 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

4

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

18.3 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

2

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Zampa.

18.2 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

2

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Slower ball yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Dwarshuis.

18.1 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

4

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Over
18
1 1 1 0 6 0
9
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

17.6 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

1

Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

17.5 Josh Hazlewood to Kagiso Rabada

1

Josh Hazlewood to Kagiso Rabada. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, down leg side backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

17.4 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

1

Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

17.3 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

0

Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for no runs, fielded by David.

17.2 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

6

SIX! Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

17.1 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

0

APPEAL! Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Zampa, appeal made for L.B.W.

Over
17
1 1 1 0 6 1 0
10
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

16.6 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

1 wd

Wide Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

16.6 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

1

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Slower ball yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

16.5 Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada

1

Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

16.4 Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada

0

Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16.3 Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada

6

SIX! Nathan Ellis to Kagiso Rabada. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

16.2 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

1

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

16.1 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

0

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over
16
0 0 0 2 0 1
3
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

15.6 Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy

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OUT! L.B.W. Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad.

15.5 Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch

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OUT! Bowled. Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed.

15.4 Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch

0

Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by David.

15.3 Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch

2

Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Owen.

15.2 Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch

0

Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.

15.1 Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton

1

APPEAL! Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side down the track working, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marsh, appeal made for L.B.W.

Over
15
0 0 0 0 1 0
1
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

14.6 Josh Hazlewood to George Linde

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OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to George Linde. Seaming away length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, outside edge to first slip, caught by Maxwell.

14.5 Josh Hazlewood to George Linde

0

Josh Hazlewood to George Linde. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

14.4 Josh Hazlewood to George Linde

0

Josh Hazlewood to George Linde. Seaming away length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

14.3 Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs

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OUT! Caught. Josh Hazlewood to Tristan Stubbs. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge, caught by Inglis.

14.2 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

1

Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Seaming away length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dwarshuis.

14.1 Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton

0

Josh Hazlewood to Ryan Rickelton. Full toss, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over
14
1 1 4 2 4 1
13
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

13.6 Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton

1

Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

13.5 Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs

1

Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

13.4 Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs

4

FOUR! Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

13.3 Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs

2

Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Green.

13.2 Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs

4

FOUR! Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

13.1 Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton

1

Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Over
13
0 1 2 2 4 1
10
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

12.6 Glenn Maxwell to Tristan Stubbs

0

Glenn Maxwell to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, back to bowler for no runs.

12.5 Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton

1

Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Green.

12.4 Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton

2

Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ellis.

12.3 Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton

2

Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton. Off break full toss, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Head.

12.2 Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton

4

FOUR! Glenn Maxwell to Ryan Rickelton. Quicker ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

12.1 Glenn Maxwell to Tristan Stubbs

1

Glenn Maxwell to Tristan Stubbs. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Over
12
1 4 4 1 1 0
11
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

11.6 Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs

1

Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

11.5 Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs

4

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.

11.4 Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs

4

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

11.3 Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton

1

Nathan Ellis to Ryan Rickelton. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

11.2 Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs

1

Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

11.1 Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs

0

Nathan Ellis to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs.

Over
11
2 2 1 0 1 1
7
SA
161 / 9
Kwena Maphaka
3(3)
Josh Hazlewood
4-0-27-3

10.6 Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton

2

Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by David.

10.5 Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton

2

Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Green.

10.4 Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs

1

Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ellis.

10.3 Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs

0

Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs. Length ball, down leg side backing away driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

10.2 Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton

1 lb

Ben Dwarshuis to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

10.1 Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs

1

Ben Dwarshuis to Tristan Stubbs. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Head.

SA Batting: 161/9 in 20.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Aiden Markram c: Cameron Green b: Josh Hazlewood 12 (6) 3 0 200.00
Ryan Rickelton c: Glenn Maxwell b: Ben Dwarshuis 71 (55) 7 1 129.09
Lhuan-dre Pretorius c: Mitch Owen b: Glenn Maxwell 14 (9) 2 0 155.56
Dewald Brevis c: (Sub) b: Ben Dwarshuis 2 (6) 0 0 33.33
Tristan Stubbs c: Josh Inglis b: Josh Hazlewood 37 (27) 5 0 137.04
George Linde c: Glenn Maxwell b: Josh Hazlewood 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Senuran Muthusamy lbw: Adam Zampa 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Corbin Bosch b: Adam Zampa 2 (4) 0 0 50.00
Kagiso Rabada b: Ben Dwarshuis 10 (6) 0 1 166.67
Kwena Maphaka not out 3 (3) 0 0 100.00
Lungi Ngidi Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Josh Hazlewood 4 0 27 3 0 0 6.75
Glenn Maxwell 4 0 29 1 0 1 7.25
Ben Dwarshuis 4 0 26 3 0 1 6.50
Adam Zampa 4 0 33 2 0 0 8.25
Nathan Ellis 4 0 44 0 0 2 11.00

AUS Batting: 178/10 in 20.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Mitch Marsh c: Kwena Maphaka b: Kagiso Rabada 13 (7) 1 1 185.71
Travis Head c: Kwena Maphaka b: Kagiso Rabada 2 (7) 0 0 28.57
Josh Inglis c: Senuran Muthusamy b: George Linde 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Cameron Green c: Ryan Rickelton b: Lungi Ngidi 35 (13) 4 3 269.23
Tim David c: Tristan Stubbs b: Kwena Maphaka 83 (52) 4 8 159.62
Mitchell Owen b: Kwena Maphaka 2 (4) 0 0 50.00
Glenn Maxwell c: George Linde b: Senuran Muthusamy 1 (5) 0 0 20.00
Ben Dwarshuis c: Aiden Markram b: Kwena Maphaka 17 (19) 2 0 89.47
Nathan Ellis run out (Corbin Bosch) 12 (11) 1 1 109.09
Adam Zampa c: Dewald Brevis b: Kwena Maphaka 1 (2) 0 0 50.00
Josh Hazlewood not out 0 (1) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Lungi Ngidi 3 0 34 1 0 1 11.33
Kagiso Rabada 4 0 29 2 1 2 7.25
George Linde 2 0 26 1 0 1 13.00
Corbin Bosch 3 0 44 0 1 0 14.67
Kwena Maphaka 4 0 20 4 0 1 5.00
Senuran Muthusamy 4 0 24 1 0 0 6.00