South Africa vs Australia - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2023
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 12 H2H matches (2012–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (SA perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
SA
Rating: 243
AUS
Rating: 260
Active Streaks
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Travis Head
AUS
Fours (2+)
Travis Head
AUS
Runs (20+)
Matthew Short
AUS
Fours (2+)
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
Catches (1+)
Matthew Short
AUS
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Fours (2+)
Tim David
AUS
Catches (1+)
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 12 H2H matches
Kingsmead
Durban, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 7 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSG vs JSK 30 Dec 2025 | 86/10 (17.1) | 88/4 (12.2) | 174 |
| DSG vs PC 07 Jan 2026 | 201/3 (20) | 186/10 (19.4) | 387 |
| DSG vs SEC 09 Jan 2026 | - | - | - |
| DSG vs PR 17 Jan 2026 | 189/7 (20) | 131/9 (20) | 320 |
| SEC vs PC 21 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 172/3 (18.3) | 342 |
SA at Kingsmead
Top Scorer
David Miller
121 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gerald Coetzee
6 wkts
AUS at Kingsmead
Top Scorer
Mitchell Marsh
186 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sean Abbott
8 wkts
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Australia
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | lbw b Nathan Ellis | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Josh Inglis b Sean Abbott | 35 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 205.88 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | lbw b Jason Behrendorff | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Matthew Short b Sean Abbott | 49 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 128.95 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Josh Inglis b Nathan Ellis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Stubbs (wk) | b Jason Behrendorff | 27 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 135 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | c Aaron Hardie b Sean Abbott | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Gerald Coetzee | c Mitchell Marsh b Nathan Ellis | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 13* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Lizaad Williams | not out | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hardie | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Short | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | c Aiden Markram b Tabraiz Shamsi | 66 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 220 |
| Travis Head | c Rassie van der Dussen b Lizaad Williams | 18 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 105.88 |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | not out | 79* | 39 | 8 | 6 | 202.56 |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2.5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 16.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 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 |
Sean Abbott
AUS
|
103.7 |
| 2 |
Matthew Short
AUS
|
100.6 |
| 3 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
99.2 |
| 4 |
Nathan Ellis
AUS
|
86.9 |
| 5 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
68.2 |
| 6 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
67.8 |
| 7 |
Jason Behrendorff
AUS
|
65.2 |
| 8 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
39.8 |
| 9 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
39.7 |
| 10 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
34.8 |
| 11 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
33.8 |
| 12 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
20.9 |
| 13 |
Travis Head
AUS
|
19.4 |
| 14 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
17.1 |
| 15 |
Adam Zampa
AUS
|
7.8 |
| 16 |
Aaron Hardie
AUS
|
7.3 |
| 17 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
6.5 |
| 18 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
3.5 |
| 19 |
Josh Inglis
AUS
|
1.3 |
| 20 |
Dewald Brevis
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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South Africa vs Australia: who played
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) in T20I 2023 at Kingsmead on 1 September 2023. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 79 off 39 balls and Sean Abbott took 3/22.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa XI: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi. Australia XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff.
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
Australia won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at Kingsmead, Durban on Friday 1 September 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 164/8 in 20 overs. Australia scored 168/2 in 14.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Australia?
Sean Abbott was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 104/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 79 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia?
Sean Abbott took 3/22 in 4 overs.