Australia vs South Africa: Game-Changing Highlights from a Dramatic T20

Australia vs South Africa

From 6/75, Tim David smashed 83 off 52 balls, steering Australia to a competitive total and shifting the momentum.

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Josh Hazlewood’s disciplined bowling removed key top-order batsmen, putting South Africa under early pressure.

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Glenn Maxwell stunned the crowd with a one-handed boundary catch, hailed as one of the best in T20 history.

Kagiso Rabada surpassed Allan Donald’s record, becoming South Africa’s leading T20 wicket-taker, despite the loss.

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A fan caught a six while holding two beers, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the match.

This victory marked Australia’s ninth consecutive T20I win, cementing their status as a dominant force before upcoming series.

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