Australia vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (AUS perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
AUS
W4 L1
SA
W4 L1
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Adam Zampa
AUS
Wickets (1+)
Steven Smith
AUS
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Sixes (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Fours (2+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Runs (20+)
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
AUS at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
David Warner
103 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Josh Hazlewood
6 wkts
SA at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ryan Rickelton
112 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Patrick Kruger
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | b Glenn Maxwell | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | b Josh Hazlewood | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Matthew Wade b Josh Hazlewood | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Aiden Markram | c Glenn Maxwell b Mitchell Starc | 40 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | c Steven Smith b Pat Cummins | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| David Miller | lbw b Adam Zampa | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | c Matthew Wade b Adam Zampa | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Keshav Maharaj | run out (Glenn Maxwell) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 19* | 23 | 1 | 1 | 82.61 |
| Anrich Nortje | c Aaron Finch b Mitchell Starc | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | c Heinrich Klaasen b Kagiso Rabada | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Aaron Finch (c) | c Kagiso Rabada b Anrich Nortje | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Rassie van der Dussen b Keshav Maharaj | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Steven Smith | c Aiden Markram b Anrich Nortje | 35 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 102.94 |
| Glenn Maxwell | b Tabraiz Shamsi | 18 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Matthew Wade (wk) | not out | 15* | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Marcus Stoinis | not out | 24* | 16 | 3 | 0 | 150 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 3.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 7.65 | 1 | 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 |
Josh Hazlewood
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Glenn Maxwell
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Pat Cummins
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Steven Smith
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Matthew Wade
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Mitchell Starc
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
David Miller
SA
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
David Warner
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Dwaine Pretorius
SA
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Aaron Finch
AUS
|
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 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 23 October 2021. Aiden Markram top-scored with 40 off 36 balls and Josh Hazlewood took 2/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Australia vs South Africa?
Australia XI: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Australia vs South Africa?
Australia won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Australia vs South Africa played?
Australia vs South Africa was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday 23 October 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in Australia vs South Africa?
Australia scored 121/5 in 19.4 overs. South Africa scored 118/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Australia vs South Africa?
Josh Hazlewood 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?
Aiden Markram top-scored with 40 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Australia vs South Africa?
Josh Hazlewood took 2/19 in 4 overs.