Temba Bavuma's 179 Fires South Africa 1st to Victory
South Africa 1st
425/9 (127.1)
South Africa
99/10 (42.3)
SA won by an inning and 31 runs
View full scorecard →South Africa 1st have won by an inning and 31 runs. South Africa 1st batted first and posted 425/9 in 127.1 overs. Australia 1st, chasing 426, fell short at 99/10 in 42.3 overs.
Temba Bavuma was the standout in the first innings, scoring 179 off 334 balls (SR 54). 1 six and 18 fours provided the impetus.
Steven Smith fought hard with 28 off 88 balls, but it was not enough to haul Australia 1st over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Marco Jansen delivered figures of 5/33 in 11 overs (Econ 3.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
SA lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
179 off 334 balls (SR 54), 18 fours, 1 sixes
5/33 in 11 overs (Econ: 3.00)
85 off 100 balls (SR 85), 9 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
South Africa 1st showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Australia 1st will rue missed opportunities — a an inning and 31 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. SA lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.