Australia rattled as SA take control

Fri, 13 June 2025

21:21

SA 160-2 (39 Ovs) & 138 vs Aus 207 & 212 | Scorecard

Starc continues over the wicket. Bavuma drives to point but can't pierce the gap. He leans into the next delivery and pushes it to cover for an easy single, hobbling through once more.

Markram then pierces the gap between deep third and deep point for a stylish boundary. He adds another single to keep the scoreboard ticking. Six runs come off the over - after 39 overs, South Africa are 160/2.

Drinks are called. It's been all South Africa since the tea break. Markram and Bavuma have batted with discipline and purpose, steadily chipping away at the target. Bavuma, despite visibly struggling with injury, is leading from the front with grit and composure.

Australia, meanwhile, are starting to look rattled - short of ideas and increasingly frustrated.

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