Aussies cruise to series whitewash despite debutant’s brutal demolition
Mitchell Marsh’s Australians have toppled South Africa by five wickets in the third T20I at Kingsmead to secure a comprehensive 3-0 series over the Proteas.
“There have been limited opportunities for me in this format for a while,” Head said in the post-match presentation. Australia made three changes to its starting XI ahead of the series finale, with Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner making his first international appearance since August 2021. Markham brought up the fifty-run partnership for the third wicket with a thumping six, but fell to Abbott later in the same over, chipping a catch towards Turner at cover for 41 .
Ferreira slapped his second ball in international cricket down the ground for six, but Stubbs departed the following delivery for 25 after clipping a half-volley from Abbott towards the boundary rider at cow corner. Three deliveries later, Bjorn Fortuin was caught at cover by rival captain Marsh, giving Abbott his third scalp.
Australia’s run chase got off to a horror start, with opener Matt Short back in the sheds after one delivery. The Victorian didn’t bother wasting a review after he was trapped on the pads while attempting to sweep Markram’s first ball.
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