South Africa v Australia, 5th ODI, Australia tour of South Africa

Finished
Australia tour of South Africa , September 17, 2023
South Africa
SA
315/9 (50)
Australia
AUS
193/10 (34.1)
SA won by 122 runs.
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Adam Zampa571071.43
Nathan Ellis9601150.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Keshav Maharaj9.123343.60
Andile Phehlukwayo604417.33
Current Partnership: 12 run (1.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Adam Zampa 5 (7) | Fall of Wicket: 193/10 (34.1 ov)
CRR: 5.65 | Last Ten Overs: 50/4 5.00
Recent: W61·4·1··W21·111W1

Australia vs South Africa, Live Cricket Commentary

w
34.1
Adam Zampa c T Bavuma b K Maharaj 5 (7) Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, no run, c T Bavuma b K Maharaj, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Adam Zampa hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Temba Bavuma, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Adam Zampa.
End of over 34 (12 runs)
Nathan Ellis 9 (6)
Adam Zampa 5 (6)
Australia 193/9
Andile Phehlukwayo 6-0-44-1
Keshav Maharaj 9-2-33-3
6
33.6
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
33.5
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, 1 run, Adam Zampa goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
33.4
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andile Phehlukwayo sends down a sharp delivery, and Adam Zampa goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot and beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
33.3
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Adam Zampa goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
33.2
Andile Phehlukwayo to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
33.1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Nathan Ellis goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
End of over 33 (3 runs)
Adam Zampa 0 (2)
Nathan Ellis 2 (4)
Australia 181/9
Keshav Maharaj 9-2-33-3
Andile Phehlukwayo 5-0-32-1
0
32.6
Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot Ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, and Adam Zampa hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.
0
32.5
Keshav Maharaj to Adam Zampa, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Adam Zampa goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
w
32.4
Sean Abbott c L Ngidi b K Maharaj 23 (26) Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, no run, c L Ngidi b K Maharaj, Caught out !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Lungi Ngidi, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Sean Abbott.
2
32.3
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, 2 runs, Sean Abbott goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an doosra delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
1
32.2
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Nathan Ellis goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
0
32.1
Keshav Maharaj to Nathan Ellis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan Ellis goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 32 (4 runs)
Nathan Ellis 1 (2)
Sean Abbott 21 (24)
Australia 178/8
Andile Phehlukwayo 5-0-32-1
Keshav Maharaj 8-2-30-2
1b
31.6
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and aims to slam defensive shot, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 1 run.
1
31.5
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays drive off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.
1
31.4
Andile Phehlukwayo to Nathan Ellis, 1 run, Nathan Ellis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
w
31.3
Michael Neser lbw b A Phehlukwayo 0 (2) Andile Phehlukwayo to Michael Neser, no run, lbw b A Phehlukwayo, Out LBW !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease and strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Andile Phehlukwayo, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Michael Neser dismissal.
1
31.2
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
0
31.1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Sean Abbott, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 31 (1 runs)
Michael Neser 0 (1)
Sean Abbott 19 (21)
Australia 174/7
Keshav Maharaj 8-2-30-2
Andile Phehlukwayo 4-0-29-0
0
30.6
Keshav Maharaj to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease and dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
w
30.5
Cameron Green c & b K Maharaj 18 (27) Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, no run, c & b K Maharaj, Caught out !! carrom ball, full length, on the stumps, Cameron Green goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards mid on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Keshav Maharaj, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Cameron Green.
0
30.4
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Cameron Green goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
30.3
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Cameron Green hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
30.2
Keshav Maharaj to Cameron Green, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Cameron Green hangs in the crease and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
1
30.1
Keshav Maharaj to Sean Abbott, 1 run, Sean Abbott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
End of over 30 (8 runs)
Cameron Green 18 (23)
Sean Abbott 18 (20)
Australia 173/6
Andile Phehlukwayo 4-0-29-0
Keshav Maharaj 7-2-29-1
0
29.6
Andile Phehlukwayo to Cameron Green, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Cameron Green hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Match Details
Date
2023-09-17 08:00 AM
Venue
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Toss
Australia elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Allahudien Paleker
  • Richard Kettleborough
Tv Umpires
  • Nitin Menon
Match Referee
  • Richie Richardson