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 | c Josh Inglis b Tanveer Sangha | 42 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 140 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Travis Head b Marcus Stoinis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Breetzke | c Travis Head b Marcus Stoinis | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Ashton Turner b Sean Abbott | 41 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 178.26 |
| Tristan Stubbs (wk) | c Matthew Short b Sean Abbott | 25 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Donovan Ferreira | run out (Josh Inglis) | 48 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 228.57 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | c Mitchell Marsh b Sean Abbott | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzee | c Aaron Hardie b Sean Abbott | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Keshav Maharaj | not out | 9* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Lungi Ngidi | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Australia · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Spencer Johnson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
Australia · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | lbw b Aiden Markram | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | c Matthew Breetzke b Gerald Coetzee | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 125 |
| Travis Head | c Temba Bavuma b Bjorn Fortuin | 91 | 48 | 8 | 6 | 189.58 |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | c Gerald Coetzee b Bjorn Fortuin | 42 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 190.91 |
| Marcus Stoinis | not out | 37* | 21 | 2 | 3 | 176.19 |
| Tim David | c Donovan Ferreira b Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ashton Turner | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 3.5 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 10.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 | 1 | 1 |
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 |
Marcus Stoinis
AUS
|
108.9 |
| 2 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
102.7 |
| 3 |
Travis Head
AUS
|
102.7 |
| 4 |
Sean Abbott
AUS
|
101.7 |
| 5 |
Donovan Ferreira
SA
|
85.3 |
| 6 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
66.4 |
| 7 |
Josh Inglis
AUS
|
62.2 |
| 8 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
58.5 |
| 9 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
46.2 |
| 10 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
38.4 |
| 11 |
Tanveer Sangha
AUS
|
33.7 |
| 12 |
Mitchell Marsh
AUS
|
19.0 |
| 13 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
18.7 |
| 14 |
Spencer Johnson
AUS
|
13.6 |
| 15 |
Nathan Ellis
AUS
|
7.9 |
| 16 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
6.6 |
| 17 |
Matthew Breetzke
SA
|
5.3 |
| 18 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
3.4 |
| 19 |
Ashton Turner
AUS
|
1.1 |
| 20 |
Tim David
AUS
|
0.5 |
| 21 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Matthew Short
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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South Africa vs Australia: who played
Australia won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) in T20I 2023 at Kingsmead on 3 September 2023. Travis Head top-scored with 91 off 48 balls and Sean Abbott took 4/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa XI: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams. Australia XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Ashton Turner, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Aaron Hardie.
Who won South Africa vs Australia?
Australia won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Australia played?
South Africa vs Australia was played at Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday 3 September 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Australia?
South Africa scored 190/8 in 20 overs. Australia scored 191/5 in 17.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Australia?
Marcus Stoinis was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Australia?
Travis Head top-scored with 91 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Australia?
Sean Abbott took 4/31 in 4 overs.