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South Africa vs Australia 2025 2nd ODI Full Commentary
Result · Aug 22 2025, Fri - 10:00 AM (IST)
2nd ODI, - Great Barrier Reef Arena
SOUTH AFRICA277
AUSTRALIA193
South Africa won by 84 runs
CRR:5.12
Player Of The Match
OUT! Bowled. Josh Hazlewood to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed. South Africa have posted a solid total on the board, recovering well after a shaky start. Despite losing two early wickets, Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs steadied the ship with a composed and fluent partnership. Matthew Breetzke was the standout performer with a brilliant 88, and Stubbs provided valuable support with a well-crafted 74. Australia's bowlers maintained the pressure during the middle overs, with inconsistent lengths and broke the partnerships regularly. Adam Zampa was the pick of the bowlers for the Aussies, claiming three crucial wickets. Join us for the run chase in 30 minutes.
Xavier Bartlett to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, run save by Bartlett.
Xavier Bartlett to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-In half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Xavier Bartlett to Lungi Ngidi. Off cutter short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Xavier Bartlett to Keshav Maharaj. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
Xavier Bartlett to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, middle stump backing away pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Xavier Bartlett to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Hazlewood.
Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Wide Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
FOUR! Josh Hazlewood to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Gloved past fine leg for 4 runs.
Nathan Ellis to Lungi Ngidi. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Steer, mis-timed to short leg for no runs.
Nathan Ellis to Lungi Ngidi. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj. Off cutter back of a length, off stump backing away driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Bartlett.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for no runs, fielded by Green.
Adam Zampa to Lungi Ngidi. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
OUT! Caught. Adam Zampa to Nandre Burger. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Green. Fourth catch in the outfield for Cameron Green.
Adam Zampa to Nandre Burger. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Adam Zampa to Nandre Burger. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Head.
Wide Adam Zampa to Nandre Burger. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Adam Zampa to Nandre Burger. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bartlett.
Adam Zampa to Keshav Maharaj. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.
Nathan Ellis to Nandre Burger. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj. Slower ball short, outside off stump ducked pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
Nathan Ellis to Nandre Burger. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Hazlewood.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on. South Africa seal the series with one game to go. The visitors were top-notch in all three departments in today's game. South Africa set the tone by winning the toss, choosing to bat, and posting a defendable total. Australia lost the top three in the mandatory power play, and then Cameron Green and Josh Inglis built a decent partnership. After Green was dismissed, Inglis continued to perform his role effectively with the bat but didn't get much support from other batters. Lungi Ngidi, the standout bowler for South Africa today, took five wickets and received the Player of the Match award.
Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long on for 3 runs, run save by Markram.
Lungi Ngidi to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Burger.
OUT! Stumped. Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, missed, by Rickelton. South Africa are one wicket away from clinching the series.
APPEAL! Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton, appeal made for L.B.W. Rickelton shouts for an LBW.
Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock ball half volley, down leg side down the track working, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Brevis, fielded by Mulder.
Senuran Muthusamy to Nathan Ellis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Adam Zampa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Burger.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Lungi Ngidi to Xavier Bartlett. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on. Ngidi is in joy after getting this wicket.
Lungi Ngidi to Xavier Bartlett. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs.
Lungi Ngidi to Nathan Ellis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Burger.
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Josh Inglis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge, caught by Rickelton. Australia's last ray of hope departs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Xavier Bartlett. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
SIX! Senuran Muthusamy to Xavier Bartlett. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Xavier Bartlett. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Josh Inglis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Xavier Bartlett. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.
Senuran Muthusamy to Xavier Bartlett. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Xavier Bartlett. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Lungi Ngidi to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Lungi Ngidi to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Lungi Ngidi to Aaron Hardie. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Ngidi. The slower ball does the trick for Ngidi.
Lungi Ngidi to Aaron Hardie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Lungi Ngidi to Josh Inglis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
Keshav Maharaj to Josh Inglis. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Keshav Maharaj to Aaron Hardie. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Maharaj, fielded by Brevis.