Australia Secures 9th Straight T20I Win

Australia defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the T20I series opener in Darwin, marking their record ninth straight win in T20Is.

First Innings

• Tim David's whirlwind knock of 83 (52 balls, 8 sixes) pushed Australia to a winning total of 178.
• Cameron Green contributed 35 (13 balls) before falling to Lungi Ngidi.
• Kwena Maphaka took 4-20, but Josh Hazlewood's bowling eclipsed his efforts.

Second Innings

• South Africa fell short in their chase, with Ryan Rickelton scoring 71.
• Josh Hazlewood took 3-26, and Adam Zampa picked up 2-33.
• Australia's win was their longest winning streak in T20Is, surpassing eight wins between February 2024 and June 2024.

Brief Scores

• Australia 178 in 20 overs (Tim David 83, Cameron Green 35; Kwena Maphaka 4-20)
• South Africa 161/9 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 71; Josh Hazlewood 3-26, Adam Zampa 2-33)