South Africa vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2020
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (SA perspective)
SA Form
Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
SA
Rating: 243
AUS
Rating: 260
Active Streaks
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Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Runs (20+)
Adam Zampa
AUS
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Sixes (1+)
George Linde
SA
Sixes (1+)
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Fours (2+)
Adam Zampa
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Steven Smith
AUS
Catches (1+)
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICT vs PC 31 Dec 2025 | 220/5 (20) | 135/10 (14.2) | 355 |
| MICT vs PR 04 Jan 2026 | 88/10 (18.4) | 90/3 (13) | 178 |
| MICT vs JSK 06 Jan 2026 | 123/7 (12) | 128/6 (11.2) | 251 |
| MICT vs SEC 16 Jan 2026 | 139/9 (20) | 140/7 (19.2) | 279 |
| PC vs SEC 25 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/4 (19.2) | 320 |
SA at Newlands
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
215 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
5 wkts
AUS at Newlands
Top Scorer
Matthew Hayden
202 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Stuart Clark
9 wkts
Hit Rates
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
Australia · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | c David Miller b Anrich Nortje | 57 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 154.05 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | lbw b Tabraiz Shamsi | 55 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 148.65 |
| Matthew Wade | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Tabraiz Shamsi b Dwaine Pretorius | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Steven Smith | not out | 30* | 15 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | b Kagiso Rabada | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Ashton Agar | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (c) (wk) | b Mitchell Starc | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Adam Zampa b Ashton Agar | 24 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Faf du Plessis | c Adam Zampa b Mitchell Starc | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | b Adam Zampa | 22 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
| David Miller | c Aaron Finch b Pat Cummins | 15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Pite van Biljon | b Adam Zampa | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | lbw b Mitchell Marsh | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Kagiso Rabada | lbw b Mitchell Starc | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Anrich Nortje | lbw b Ashton Agar | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Lungi Ngidi | b Ashton Agar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 2.3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Kane Richardson | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Agar | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ashton Agar
AUS
|
100.0 |
| 2 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
85.2 |
| 3 |
David Warner
AUS
|
72.9 |
| 4 |
Aaron Finch
AUS
|
68.0 |
| 5 |
Steven Smith
AUS
|
65.4 |
| 6 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
57.8 |
| 7 |
Dwaine Pretorius
SA
|
55.7 |
| 8 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
48.8 |
| 9 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
48.0 |
| 10 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
44.2 |
| 11 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
42.5 |
| 12 |
Mitchell Starc
AUS
|
35.2 |
| 13 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
34.1 |
| 14 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
32.6 |
| 15 |
David Miller
SA
|
21.0 |
| 16 |
Pat Cummins
AUS
|
20.3 |
| 17 |
Matthew Wade
AUS
|
14.6 |
| 18 |
Alex Carey
AUS
|
8.5 |
| 19 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
7.3 |
| 20 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
6.2 |
| 21 |
Kane Richardson
AUS
|
5.9 |
| 22 |
Pite van Biljon
SA
|
0.9 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs Australia: who played
Australia won by 97 runs in T20I 2020 at Newlands on 26 February 2020. David Warner top-scored with 57 off 37 balls and Ashton Agar took 3/16.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (c) (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Pite van Biljon, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi. Australia XI: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
Australia won by 97 runs.
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Wednesday 26 February 2020, in T20I 2020.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 96/10 in 15.3 overs. Australia scored 193/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Australia?
Ashton Agar was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 100/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
David Warner top-scored with 57 off 37 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia?
Ashton Agar took 3/16 in 4 overs.