South Africa vs Australia, AUS in SA, 3 T20Is, 2023 Sep 3 Full score card

THAT IS IT! Marcus Stoinis hits the winning runs! This is full and around leg, Marcus Stoinis flicks it towards deep square leg for one more run. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS & TAKE THE SERIES 3-0!

SCORES LEVEL! Gerald Coetzee bowls this in the blockhole, outside off, Ashton Turner squuezes it towards third man for another run.

Another short delivery, on middle, Marcus Stoinis controls his pull shot towards deep square leg for a run.

Short again and on middle, Ashton Turner pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Ashton Turner is the next batter.

OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Tim David also heads back to the hut looking for the finishing blow. Gerald Coetzee bangs this short and on middle, Tim David goes for the pull but unfortunately for him, he picks out Donovan Ferreira at deep mid-wicket who takes a good catch. Australia lose half their side now!

Quicker, full and on middle, Tim David pushes it past extra covers for one.

Tim David walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Bjorn Fortuin gets another wicket! Travis Head tries to finish things off but holes out instead. He goes back after a magnificent 91. This is quicker, full and outside off, Travis Head tries to reach for it and smack it away but fails to get the elevation and hits it straight into the hands of Temba Bavuma at long off who makes no mistake this time around. Australia four down but on the verge of victory!

SIX! That is huge! A free gift for Travis Head and he accepts it with both hands. Bjorn Fortuin serves a high full toss, on middle, Travis Head absolutely smashes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Australia one big hit away from the win now!

Darts this one full and on off, Marcus Stoinis drills it towards long off for another run.

Clever batting! This is floated full and around middle, Marcus Stoinis reverse-scoops it over backward point for a couple of runs.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Travis Head eases it towards long on for a single.

Back of a length and on middle, Travis Head slaps it towards wide long on for one.

Gerald Coetzee nails the yorker this time, on middle, Travis Head digs it out to the leg side.

A full toss now, on middle, Marcus Stoinis mistimes his heave on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

FOUR! Australia looks in a hurry now! Gerald Coetzee tries the slower bouncer, on off, Marcus Stoinis reads it early and moves across to hook it over short fine leg for four more runs.

Short of a length nad on middle, Travis Head pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Gerald Coetzee serves this full and around leg, Travis Head backs away a bit and uses his wrist to whip it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Darts this one full and outside off, Travis Head uses his feet and reaches for it to drill it towards long off for one. Australia need 26 runs in 30 balls now!

SIX! BOOM! Travis Head connects this time alright! Keshav Maharaj gives this one some air, full and on middle, Travis Head stays in his crease and dispatched it wide of long on for another biggie.

Fires this one full and outside off, Travis Head goes for the slog-sweep but fails to connect.

Short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis punches it towards covers for a single.

SIX! Marcus Stoinis is dealing in sixes here! This is tossed up and around middle, Marcus Stoinis this time skips down the track and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Floated, full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis backs away to flick it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the right of the keeper.

Quicker, short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis swats it towards long on for one.

SIX! Way into the stands! Marcus Stoinis is in the mood here! Aiden Markram tries for the yorker but misses his length and serves this full, on leg, Marcus Stoinis clears his front leg away and smokes it way over the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum.

An appeal for LBW, but turned down! This is quicker, short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis goes down to slog-sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. Aiden Markram goes for the review. UltraEdge shows no bat or glove involved and Ball Tracking shows wickets is umpire; 's call. So, it stays Not Out!

SIX! Up, up and away! Aiden Markram drags his length back and around leg this time, Marcus Stoinis rocks back and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for biggie where a spectator takes a fantastic one-handed catch.

Floated, short and on leg, Travis Head uses his feet to tuck it through mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Travis Head knocks it back towards the bowler.

FOUR! A welcome boundary for the Aussies! Keshav Maharaj lands this short and around off, Marcus Stoinis transfers his weight on the back foot and crunches it through covers for four runs.

Flighted, full and on middle, Travis Head splices it towards long off for one.

Goes short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run.

Floated, full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis tries to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls to the leg side.

Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Marcus Stoinis goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the body.

Slower through the air, on middle, Marcus Stoinis looks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards covers.

Short and on middle, Marcus Stoinis forces it through mid-wicket for one.

Quicker, full and on middle, Marcus Stoinis tries to drive it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Short and around off, Travis Head moves back and cuts it through cover-point for another run.

Darts this on full and on leg, Travis Head misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Flatter, full and on leg, Marcus Stoinis works it through square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

OUT! TAKEN! Bjorn Fortuin strikes! South Africa finally manages to hold on to one and get the breakthrough. This is floated, full and around middle, Josh Inglis goes down to sweep it away but only manages to get a bit of a top edge as the ball travels high in the air towards deep square leg where Gerald Coetzee settles under it and takes a good catch. Inglis goes after a decent knock as Australia lose their third wicket now.

Marcus Stoinis is the next man in.

Quicker, full and on off, Josh Inglis drives it towards covers for one more.

Flatter, full and on middle, Travis Head lofts it on the bounce towards long on for one.

Short and around off, Travis Head moves back and punches it through covers for a brace.

DROPPED! Another chance goes begging! This is floated, full and on middle, Josh Inglis slogs it in the air towards long on where Temba Bavuma comes running in but fails it goes through his hands and hits his chest. They cross. Ingils survives!

BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and on middle, straightens a bit, Josh Inglis goes inside out to go over covers but misses and the keeper also fails to gather it cleanly.

SIX! BANG! Terrific shot! Aiden Markram lands this short and around middle, Josh Inglis rocks back and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

FOUR MORE! Streaky again but Travis Head won't mind! On a length and outside off, Travis Head looks to cut it but gets an outside edge as the ball finds the third man fence.

FOUR! Edgy but they all count! Short and on off, Travis Head looks to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball finds the fine leg fence.

Back of a length, on off, Josh Inglis pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more.

A yorker, on leg, Travis Head digs it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on off, Josh Inglis flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Dropped! Lands it on off, Travis Head shuffles across to flick it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes high in the air towards deep backward point. Temba Bavuma makes a diving attempt but just couldn't take it.

SIX! All the way! Touch short and on off, pace off. Josh Inglis rocks back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

Angles it down leg, Josh Inglis looks to flick it but gets a hit on his body.

Bowls it on off, Travis Head slogs it towards square leg for one.

Flatter one, on off, Josh Inglis plays a reverse sweep towards point for one.

Too full, on off, Josh Inglis drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Full, on off, Travis Head plays it uppishly down the ground for a single.

FOUR! Fine shot! Lands it on off, Josh Inglis hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence in a falsh.

SIX! Up, up and over! Too full, just outside off, Josh Inglis picks it well and lofts it over extra covers for a maximum!

Lands it down leg, Travis Head flicks it to mid-wicket for one. Oh, its a no ball. Free hit coming up...

Wide! Bowls it wide outside off, Travis Head leaves it alone.

FOUR! Fifty up for Travis Head! Full, outside off, Travis Head gets low and slaps it hard through mid off for a boundary. What a knock!

Lands it on off, Travis Head taps it to covers. Dot.

Full, on off, Josh Inglis lofts it towards deep extra covers. The fielder runs from long off to take it but misses it on the slide. Fantastic effort. The batters collect three.

Lands it on middle, Josh Inglis reverse sweeps it to the fielder at backward point.

FOUR! Fine shot! Overpitched, outside off, Travis Head slaps it through covers. The fielder chases it but the ball wins the race.

Full, with a hint of turn, Travis Head blocks it back.

SIX! This is some hitting from Travis Head! Short and on off, Travis Head hangs back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

Lands it down leg, Travis Head shuffles across to flick it but gets cramped on his thighs.

Full, on off, Josh Inglis knocks it gently towards mid off for one.

Bowls it outside off, Josh Inglis cuts it to deep covers for a brace.

FOUR! Fine shot! Lands it short and outside off, Travis Head picks it well and plays it over backward point for a boundary!

Short and wide, Travis Head looks to slap it but gets beaten.

FOUR! Excellent timing from Travis Head! Lands it on off, Travis Head rocks back and guides it through short third for a boundary!

Bowls it on off, Travis Head pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder makes a good stop diving to his right as the batters collect two.

Lands it on off, Josh Inglis guides it to short third for one.

Dropped! Full and on off, Josh Inglis drives it uppishly. The ball carries and lands just short of diving Aiden Markram at mid off. Dot.

On a length and on off, Josh Inglis taps it to mid on for one.

SIX! Excellent from Josh Inglis! Touch short and on off, Josh Inglis hangs back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Short again, Travis Head pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Short and wide, Travis Head looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces back towards the keeper.

Lands it on off, Josh Inglis flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket for one.

Josh Inglis walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Gerald Coetzee strikes straightaway and gets the big fish! Lands it on a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to heave it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes high up in the air towards mid-wicket. Bjorn Fortuin settles under it and takes a great catch.

Slower one, outside off, Mitchell Marsh taps it to short covers for a quick single.

Too full, on middle, Travis Head flicks it to mid on for one.

FOUR! Travis Head has made a statement here! Lands it on a length and outside off, Travis Head picks it well and slaps it through point for a boundary!

SIX MORE! Excellent from Travis Head! Lands it on a hard length and on off, Travis Head stays in his crease and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for another maximum!

SIX! All the way! Lands it outside off, Travis Head picks it well and lofts it over long off. The ball goes high up in the air and sails over the ropes.

Bowls it on middle, Travis Head flicks it to mid-wicket. Dot.

Too full, on middle, Travis Head flicks it to square leg for one more.

Lands it on leg, Mitchell Marsh turns it to square leg for one.

Touch short and on off, Travis Head knocks it to mid on for one.

Lands it outside off, Travis Head cuts it towards the fielder at short fine leg.

Too full, on off, Travis Head eases it to the fielder at mid off.

SIX! Up, up and over! Slower one, on middle and leg, Travis Head rocks back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Bowls it outside off, Mitchell Marsh punches it to the fielder at point.

FOUR AGAIN! Three in three and Mitchell Marsh is on the charge. Lands it outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks it well and guides it through backward point for yet another boundary!

FOUR MORE! Touch short and outside off, Mitchell Marsh stays in his crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for another boundary!

FOUR! Fine shot! Errs it down leg, Mitchell Marsh picks it well and helps it through fine leg as the ball finds the fence.

Touch short and on off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it back.

On a hard length, on middle, Travis Head tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lizaad Williams to share the attack from the other end.

Too full, on leg, Travis Head turns it to square leg for one.

Lands it outside off, Mitchell Marsh punches it towards covers and gets off the mark. Single taken.

Quicker one, just outside off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it forward.

Bowls it on off, Mitchell Marsh blocks it to short covers.

Bowls it on middle, Mitchell Marsh flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Wide! Sways it down leg, Mitchell Marsh misses his flick.

The skipper, Mitchell Marsh walks in at number 3.

OUT! PLUMB! Just a start South Africa needed! Lands it on middle with a hint of turn, Matthew Short looks to sweep it but misses and gets a hit on his thighs. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Matthew Short has a word with Travis Head and decides to walk away.

SIX! Keshav Maharaj finishes things in style! Fuller one, on off, Keshav Maharaj moves forward and lofts it over long on for a biggie. South Africa end their innings for 190/8!

Short and wide, Lungi Ngidi looks to pull it but misses. They run for a bye as Josh Inglis fails to make a direct hit this time.

Fuller one, on off, Lungi Ngidi lofts it towards long on for a brace.

Lungi Ngidi walks in.

OUT! RUN OUT! Touch short and just outside off, Maharaj looks to pull it but misses as the ball rolls back towards the keeper. Ferreira runs for the single anyway to get on strike as Josh Inglis makes a direct hit. The replay shows that Donovan Ferreira was way off his crease and the crowd is silenced as he departs on 48!

Lands it outside off, Donovan Ferreira slaps it to mid on for one.

Bowls it outside off, Keshav Maharaj guides it to short fine for one.

On a hard length, on off, Keshav Maharaj taps it to long on for one.

Short and on off, Donovan Ferreira pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it outside off, Keshav Maharaj looks to loft it but edges it towards third man for one.

On a length and just outside off, Keshav Maharaj looks to block it but gets beaten again!

Lands it just outside off, Keshav Maharaj looks to block it but gets beaten.

Keshav Maharaj is the next batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Sean Abbott has his fourth! Lands it outside off, Gerald Coetzee looks to loft it but mistimes his stroke. The ball lobs in the air towards long off. Aaron Hardie (sub) settles under it and completes the catch.

SIX! Donovan Ferreira is playing some knock here. Bowls it wide outside off, Dewald Brevis gets low and lofts it over deep extra covers for a maximum!

A high full toss, Donovan Ferreira looks to pull it but nicks it back towards the keeper. No ball called for height. Free hit coming up...

SIX! Donovan Ferreira you beauty! A slower one, just outside off, Donovan Ferreira rocks back and lofts it over long on as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!

A slower bouncer, Donovan Ferreira pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Bowls it wide outside off, Donovan Ferreira shuffles across to slap it but misses.

Too full, wide outside off, Gerald Coetzee drives it to covers for one.

SIX! Gerald Coetzee joins the party now! On a length and on off, Gerald Coetzee stays in his crease and lofts it down the ground for a huge six!

On a length and on off, Gerald Coetzee punches it to covers for one.

A low full toss, Donovan Ferreira taps it to long off for one.

Bowls it down leg, Donovan Ferreira turns it to square leg for a brace.

SIX! Donovan Ferreira is playing some knock here! On a length and some width on offer. Donovan Ferreira muscles it over deep covers for a maximum!

A slower bouncer, Donovan Ferreira plays a hook shot towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.

FOUR! Edgy! A wide yorker, Donovan Ferreira reaches out to play at it. Gets an outside edge as the ball races away from the third man fence.

Too full, on leg, Gerald Coetzee blocks it to mid off.

Short and on middle, Gerald Coetzee pulls it to mid-wicket. A misfield allows the batters to take two runs.

Short and on middle, Donovan Ferreira pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it just outside off, Donovan Ferreira slaps it to long off for a brace.

On a hard length, on middle, Donovan Ferreira blocks it to short covers.

Full and on off, Gerald Coetzee drives it to covers for one.

The umpires seem unhappy with the condition of the ball and they decide to change it. The person in the crowd actually signed the ball with a marker and the umpires change it!

SIX! What a shot that is! Lands it outside off, Donovan Ferreira gets low and lofts it over deep extra covers for a maximum.

Slower one, giving it some air, Gerald Coetzee knocks it to extra covers for one.

Lands it on off, Donovan Ferreira taps it to extra covers for one more.

Tossed up, on middle, Gerald Coetzee digs it to mid off for one.

Short and wide, Donovan Ferreira slaps it to point for one.

Some turn and bounce, Donovan Ferreira looks to slap it but misses.

Touch short and on off, Gerald Coetzee punches it to short covers for none. A double-wicket maiden from Sean Abbott!

Slower one, outside off, Gerald Coetzee shoulders arms at it.

OUT! TAKEN! Sean Abbott has his third wicket! Lands it just outside off, shaping away, Bjorn Fortuin looks to push it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It lobs straight into the hands of Mitchell Marsh who makes no mistake at short covers. Bjorn Fortuin walks out for a duck. Gerald Coetzee is the next batter.

Lands it just outside off, Bjorn Fortuin taps it to the fielder at short covers.

Short and on off, Bjorn Fortuin blocks it to covers.

Bjorn Fortuin walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Sean Abbott strikes. Fuller one, on off, Tristan Stubbs looks to flick it but mistimes his stroke. The ball carries straight into the hands of Matthew Short at deep mid-wicket. Half of the South Africa squad is back in the hut now.

SIX! Donovan Ferreira gets off the mark in style. Touch short and on off, Donovan Ferreira moves forward and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!

Lands it on off, Donovan Ferreira pushes it to the fielder at mid off.

Donovan Ferreira walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Lands it on off with a hint of turn, Reeza Hendricks looks to but it misses. Gets the slightest of the edge and Josh Inglis behind the sticks takes a good catch. Reeza Hendricks makes his way back into the hut.

Short and on middle, Reeza Hendricks punches it to the fielder at covers.

Lands it outside off again, Tristan Stubbs cuts it to point for one more.

Short and wide, Reeza Hendricks cuts it to point for one.

Touch short and on middle, with some swing. Stubbs looks to block it but gets beaten as the ball carries behind the sticks and the keeper takes a fine catch. An appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Mitchell Marsh refers. The replay shows that there was no bat involved and Ball tracking shows that the wickets were missing so the onfield decision stands NOT OUT!

SIX! Excellent from Tristan Stubbs! On a hard length, on off, Tristan Stubbs hangs back and pulls it hard over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

Bangs it on off, Reeza Hendricks pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Serves it outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it to covers for one.

Lands it just outside off, Tristan Stubbs looks to block it but gets beaten.

Short, outside off, Tristan Stubbs looks to slap it but gets beaten.

Bangs it short again, Tristan Stubbs turns it to square leg for one.

FOUR! Fine shot! Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and pulls it through square as the ball finds the fence in a falsh.

Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs pulls it to deep square leg and calls for two. The fielder throws it to the keeper who whips off the bails but the batter was well in.

Short, on middle, Tristan Stubbs hops and blocks it as the ball bounces off the deck.

Fuller one, on middle, Reeza Hendricks guides it to backward point for one.

Short and wide, Reeza Hendricks looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces back towards the keeper.

Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

SIX! BANG! Bowls it on off, Reeza Hendricks gets low and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. This is excellent batting from Reeza Hendricks!

Short and wide, Tristan Stubbs slaps it to point for one.

SIX! All the way! This is full, on middle, Tristan Stubbs gets low and slogs it over deep square leg as the ball sails over the ropes for a flat six.

Bows it on leg, Reeza Hendricks rocks back and pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Short, on off, Tristan Stubbs knocks it to mid off for one.

Fuller again, on leg, Reeza Hendricks flicks it to deep backward square leg for a brace.

Too full, on middle, Tristan Stubbs flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

A slower one on the occasion, Reeza Hendricks turns it to square leg for one.

Short, on off, Tristan Stubbs looks to block it but gets an inside edge towards short fine. They cross.

Errs it down leg, Reeza Hendricks tickles it to fine leg for one. The fielder makes a direct hit at the batters end but Tristan Stubbs was well in.

SIX! All the way! Fuller one, just outside off, Reeza Hendricks gets low and lofts it over deep extra covers as the ball sails over the ropes for a maximum.

Tristan Stubbs walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Sean Abbott has the last laugh! On a length and outside off, shaping away a touch. Aiden Markram looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. The ball goes straight into the hands of Ashton Turner at extra covers. Aiden Markram makes his way after a fine knock!

Touch short, on off, Reeza Hendricks guides it over covers for one.

On a length, outside off, Aiden Markram punches it to short covers for one.

FOUR! Aiden Markram continues the onslaught on Sean Abbott! Full, on middle, Aiden Markram lofts it down the ground as the ball finds the fence.

Bowls it on leg again, Aiden Markram turns it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

SIX! Up, up and over! Fuller one, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram stays in his crease and just flicks it over deep square leg as the ball sails into the stands.

Lands it short again, with some width on offer. Aiden Markram slaps it to point for a single.

Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks gently pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.

Angles it on off, Aiden Markram pushes it to mid on for one again.

Touch short and on off, Reeza Hendricks punches it to covers for one.

Slings it down leg, Reeza Hendricks looks to slog it but gets a hit on his body. The ball makes contact with the stumps but the bails don't fall. Lucky for Reeza Hendricks!

Flatter one, on off, Aiden Markram pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Good length, on leg, Aiden Markram turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

Sways it on leg, Reeza Hendricks pushes it to mid on for one.

Lands it fuller again, shaping away, Reeza Hendricks looks to slog sweep it but gets a leading edge again. The ball again carries over short third but for two this time.

FOUR! Edgy but they all count! Fuller one, on leg, Reeza Hendricks looks to flick it. Gets a leading edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary!

On a hard length, outside off, Aiden Markram punches it to covers for one more.

Bowls a slower one, on leg, Reeza Hendricks steers it to point for one.

Fullish and on off, Aiden Markram drives it straight towards mid off.

FOUR! Two in two! Sean Abbott lands this short of a length and outside off, Aiden Markram accepts the width on offer and cuts it hard through point for another boundary.

FOUR! Easy pickings! This is full again and on the pads, Aiden Markram just tickles it past short fine leg for a boundary now.

SIX! BANG! Aiden Markram goes big now! Sean Abbott serves this full and around leg, angling in, Aiden Markram picks it up and whips it with great timing over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

On a length and on off, Aiden Markram steers it towards point.

Sean Abbott starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on off, rises up a bit, Aiden Markram gets surprised but adjusts well to dab it towards covers.

FOUR! Up and over! Spencer Johnson bowls this full again and around off, Reeza Hendricks reaches for it and lofts it nicely over mid off for a one-bounce four.

On a length and on off, Aiden Markram pushes it towards covers for a quick single.

Short of a length and outside off, shaping further away, Aiden Markram leaves it alone. Wided.

In the air....safe! Spencer Johnson bangs this short and on off, Aiden Markram goes for the pull but mistimes it in the air. However, the ball just evades Travis Head who is running backwards from mid on. Two runs taken.

Pitched up, on off, Aiden Markram forces it towards mid on.

FOUR! Nice shot! Spencer Johnson serves this a bit full and around off, Aiden Markram stays there and crunches it through covers for a boundary.

Back of a length and on off, Aiden Markram pats it in front of covers and calls for the run but he is sent back by his partner.

Goes back to his good length, on leg, Aiden Markram works it through square leg for one.

Short of a length and outside off, Reeza Hendricks cuts it towards point for another run.

Length again and around leg this time, Reeza Hendricks clips it towards short fine leg.

On a length and on middle, Aiden Markram flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single and gets off the mark.

The skipper, Aiden Markram walks in at number 4.

OUT! TAKEN! Marcus Stoinis with the double strike! Matthew Breetzke's short debut comes to an end in a disappointing manner. Stoinis bangs this short and around middle, Matthew Breetzke tries to make room for the pull shot but fails to get on top of the bounce and splices it towards mid on where Tim David takes a dolly. South Africa lose their second wicket now!

Back of a length and on off, Reeza Hendricks nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.

On a length and around off, Reeza Hendricks guides it towards thrid man for a single.

Back of a length and on middle, nips back in, Reeza Hendricks gets a bit hurried and chops it on to the pitch.

Overpitched and outside off, Reeza Hendricks drills it through backward point for a brace.

A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! This is full and around middle, shaping in a long way, Matthew Breetzke misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. Australia opts against the review.

BEATEN! This is on a hard length and around off, nips back in a bit, Matthew Breetzke tries to keep it out but misses and the ball goes past the outside edge.

Spencer Johnson begins with a full delivery and around off, angling away, Matthew Breetzke looks to drive it away but gets an outside edge but the ball does not carry to the keeper.

Spencer Johnson will share the attack.

BEAUTY! This is on a good length and around off, shaping away sharply, Reeza Hendricks looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Touch fuller and around leg, Matthew Breetzke clips it towards fine leg for a run.

FOUR! Good shot to get off the mark in T20Is! Marcus Stoinis bangs this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Matthew Breetzke rocks back and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fence, he mistimes it a bit but it has enough power to go over the ropes for a boundary.

On a length and around off, Matthew Breetzke taps it towards covers.

Fuller but down the leg side, Matthew Breetzke misses his glance. Wided.

The debutant, Matthew Breetzke walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Marcus Stoinis draws first blood! Temba Bavuma goes back for a golden duck. Stoinis lands this on a hard length and around off, sticks to the surface a bit, Temba Bavuma looks to for the flick but tries to change his shot at the last moment and only manages to get a leading edge as the ball spoons in front of point where Travis Head runs forward and dives to take a fine catch. South Africa lose their first wicket!

Reeza Hendricks and South Africa are underway straightaway! Marcus Stoinis starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, Reeza Hendricks gently knocks it towards mid on for a single.

Right then, we are all set to begin. Both sides line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Australia's first, followed by the national of South Africa. The Australian fielders then take their respective field positions. Out walk both the openers of South Africa - Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks. Marcus Stoinis has the new ball in hand and will begin the proceedings. Let's go...

Breaking - The cricket world has been hit with some very sad news as former Zimbabwean skipper, Heath Streak has passed away at the age of 49.

Mitchell Marsh the skipper of Australia says they wanted to bowl first so it's good. Adds that his captainship career has gone well because of his wife and the guys have played really well. He says that they have won two and they will look to finish it with this one as well. He ends by saying that they will look to give their best and win this one.

Aiden Markram the skipper of South Africa says that they will bat first. Adds that they haven't been at their best so far but hopefully they put on a better show here to get the win. He says that it is not intimidating to bowl to the Aussies but it is a challenge when they come hard right from the start. Says the bowlers need to hit the right lengths and bowl to their strengths. Informs they have made three changes to the team as Donovan Ferreira and Matthew Breetzke make their T20 debut.

Australia (Playing XI) - Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Ashton Turner (In for Adam Zampa), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson (In for Aaron Hardie), Tanveer Sangha (In for Jason Behrendorff).

South Africa (Playing XI) - Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram (C), Matthew Breetzke (In for Dewald Brevis), Donovan Ferreira (In for Rassie van der Dussen), Tristan Stubbs (WK), Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj (In for Tabraiz Shamsi).

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and will BAT first.

Australia, on the other hand, have been excellent even though they are also missing some key players. Mitchell Marsh has led the team from the front with his explosive batting while Matthew Short has also contributed well. In Tim David they have one of the best finishers while Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott and Jason Behrendorff make up a strong pace attack. Tanveer Sangha made his debut in the first T20I and picked a four-fer and he may get another chance in place of Adam Zampa. We can also see Matthew Wade and Ashton Turner get a game as the visitors have already sealed the series. Let's see who comes out on top. Toss and team news in a bit.

South Africa have struggled big time but will want to get a win here to build confidence ahead of the ODI series. Reeza Hendricks have done well but their experienced players like Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Rassie van der Dussen haven't been able to deliver with the bat while talented youngsters, Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs are yet to prove their mettle. Their bowling also has been pretty inconsistent in the absence of regular starters and they will need to step up in this game to give their fans something to cheer for in this series.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the third and final T20I between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead in Durban. The Aussies have already sealed the series with a couple of dominating performances and will look for the whitewash while the Proteas haven't been able to match the visitors and will hope to get the win to save some pride.

... MATCH DAY ...

We have now arrived at the third and final game of the T20I series between South Africa and Australia. Kingsmead in Durban will play host one final time before the action shifts to Bloemfontein for the first three fixtures of the five-match ODI series. Mitchell Marsh's Australia have put in back-to-back clinical performances to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and are now eyeing a whitewash. On the other hand, South Africa have been simply outplayed by Australia in both departments and now face the uphill task of avoiding a clean sweep. In the second T20I, after Mitchell Marsh inserted South Africa into bat, the hosts were put in a spot of bother, losing four wickets inside the powerplay. Thanks to a rescue act from skipper Aiden Markram and handy contributions from the lower order, South Africa ended up with a decent total. In pursuit of 165, Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh made an absolute mockery of the bowling which helped Australia cruise home with just over five overs to spare. As South Africa look to salvage pride, their batting, which has let them down twice now, will have to come good. Barring Reeza Hendricks's fifty in the first T20I and the fight shown by Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs in the last outing, no other Proteas batter has shown up. The no-shows from Rassie van der Dussen and Dewald Brevis have been concerning, and the hosts have the option of bringing in Donovan Ferreira to replace one of the two batters. In what comes as a relief for the South African team management and fans, left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been declared fit for the last T20I and the upcoming ODI series. The lack of experience in the pace department has been visible, but Lizaad Williams, who is still relatively new to international cricket, has stood out for them. As far as the men from Down Under are concerned, Mitchell Marsh could not have asked for a better start in his first stint as the Australian captain. With the bat, Marsh has led from the front so far and found good support from Tim David in the first T20I while finding a more than able alley in Matthew Short in the second game. After debutant Tanveer Sangha starred with a four-wicket haul in the series opener, the experienced pace trio of Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis, and Sean Abbott broke the back of the Proteas batting unit. Having already pocketed the series, the visitors will now look to test their bench strength by rotating the players. Matthew Wade and Ashton Turner, who are yet to feature in the series, might come in for what is essentially a dead rubber. Looking at how Australia dominated in the first two games, a 3-0 whitewash looms large over South Africa. Will Australia complete the clean sweep? Or will South Africa pull one back? We will find out together.