Australia strike early

Fri, 13 June 2025

18:06

SA 9-1 (2.1 Ovs) & 138 vs Aus 207 & 212 | Scorecard

Hazlewood began his spell from the Pavilion End with a probing line. Rickelton shouldered arms to the first delivery, showing patience. The next one drew an edge, but it fell just short of a diving Beau Webster at slip - a close call early on. Markram took strike and defended solidly before nudging a couple of runs through the leg side. A dot ball ended the over.

After 2 overs, South Africa moved to 9/0, needing 273 more for victory.

Mitchell Starc to Rickelton - and he's gone! Caught by Carey! There's a quick check for a bump ball, but Australia are confident, and the replays confirm it - a clean catch. Rickelton looked to play a square drive but got a thick edge, and Alex Carey made no mistake behind the stumps.

Rickelton departs for 6 off 8 balls, and Australia strike early. South Africa are 9/1, still needing 273 runs for victory.

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