SA 194-2 (50 Ovs) & 138 vs Aus 207 & 212 | Scorecard
Travis Head comes into the attack, removing his pads for a quick spell. He gets immediate bite- an offbreak spins sharply and cramps Markram on the cut, nearly chopping it onto the stumps. A close call. Markram then defends solidly and works a single through point. Bavuma is watchful, playing one to mid-on before collecting a couple off the next. Dot to finish. After 48 overs, South Africa are 188/2.
Hazlewood returns and delivers a tidy over, giving away just a single. His control continues to ask questions. After 49 overs, South Africa are 189/2.
Head carries on. Markram defends a couple before nudging a single. Bavuma follows up with a crisp boundary, timing it beautifully. He then defends the final two deliveries.
After 50 overs, South Africa move to 194/2, needing 88 more runs to win.
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