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The Proteas cricket team
Australia’s batsmen outmuscled their South African counterparts to win the first T20 cricket game of the 3-match series in Darwin, Australia, by 17 runs.
Australia batted first and scored 178 all out while the Proteas could only manage 161 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Tim David destroyed most of the Protea bowlers as he top-scored for Australia with 83, which included 8 sixes.
Kwena Maphaka was South Africa’s best bowler, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs.
Ryan Rickelton was South Africa’s best batsman in a losing cause, scoring 71. Ben Dwarshuis was the home side’s top bowler and he took 3 wickets for 26 runs.
🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨
What a rollercoaster! Brilliant fielding, phenomenal batting, and fierce bowling were on display. 💪
Australia took the win in this thrilling opening T20I clash by 17 runs! 🏏🔥#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/NLbGFZYNUp
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 10, 2025
