Australia vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2025)
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AUS
W2 L2
SA
W3 L0
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Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
AUS at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Shane Watson
249 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Starc
13 wkts
SA at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
173 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
6 wkts
Hit Rates
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Australia
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levi | b Xavier Doherty | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | c Matthew Wade b Shane Watson | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 113.33 |
| Jacques Kallis | c Matthew Wade b Xavier Doherty | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | st Matthew Wade b Xavier Doherty | 30 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 120 |
| AB de Villiers (c) (wk) | c George Bailey b Shane Watson | 21 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Farhaan Behardien | not out | 31* | 27 | 2 | 1 | 114.81 |
| Robin Peterson | not out | 32* | 19 | 6 | 0 | 168.42 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Doherty | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Shane Watson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Hogg | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | b Morne Morkel | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Shane Watson | c Wayne Parnell b Robin Peterson | 70 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 148.94 |
| Michael Hussey | not out | 45* | 37 | 2 | 2 | 121.62 |
| Cameron White | not out | 21* | 13 | 3 | 1 | 161.54 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Johan Botha | 3.4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 9.12 | 2 | 0 |
| Robin Peterson | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Parnell | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 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 |
Shane Watson
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Xavier Doherty
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Robin Peterson
SA
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Michael Hussey
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Cameron White
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Farhaan Behardien
SA
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Jacques Kallis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Mitchell Starc
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Pat Cummins
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Brad Hogg
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Johan Botha
SA
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
David Warner
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Wayne Parnell
SA
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Richard Levi
SA
|
0.0 |
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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Australia vs South Africa: who played
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2012 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 30 September 2012. Shane Watson top-scored with 70 off 47 balls and Xavier Doherty took 3/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs South Africa?
Australia XI: David Warner, Shane Watson, Michael Hussey, Cameron White, Brad Hogg, George Bailey (c), Matthew Wade (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Xavier Doherty, Pat Cummins. South Africa XI: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Jean-Paul Duminy, AB de Villiers (c) (wk), Farhaan Behardien, Robin Peterson, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell.
Who won Australia vs South Africa?
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 14 balls remaining).
When and where was Australia vs South Africa played?
Australia vs South Africa was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday 30 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in Australia vs South Africa?
Australia scored 147/2 in 17.4 overs. South Africa scored 146/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs South Africa?
Shane Watson was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Australia vs South Africa?
Shane Watson top-scored with 70 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs South Africa?
Xavier Doherty took 3/20 in 4 overs.