South Africa National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Match Date & Time: 4 March 2025, 14:00 local (Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE)
Match: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – 2nd Semi-final
Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets (with 65 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Aiden Markram (101* off 104 balls)
South Africa National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final saw South Africa produce a clinical chase to reach the final. Australia were bowled out for 213 in 45.4 overs after being sent in, with Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj taking 3 wickets each. Aiden Markram (101*) and Temba Bavuma (76) then put on a 142-run partnership to lead South Africa to 215/2 in 39.1 overs.
Australian Men’s Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlighted South Africa’s disciplined bowling and composed batting under pressure, while Australia struggled against spin and lost wickets at regular intervals.
Quick Summary
South Africa defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final on 4 March 2025. South Africa National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Match Scorecard showed dominant South African bowling and composed chase. Top performers: Aiden Markram (101* off 104), Heinrich Klaasen (3/35) for South Africa; Steve Smith (47) for Australia. Key stats: Australia 213 all out (45.4 ov), South Africa 215/2 (39.1 ov). Turning point: Klaasen’s 3-wicket burst in middle overs; impact: South Africa reach final, Australia eliminated.
Match Summary & Key Stats
Australia Innings: 213 all out (45.4 overs) South Africa Innings: 215/2 (39.1 overs – target 214) Player of the Match: Aiden Markram (101* off 104 balls) Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets (65 balls remaining)
- Highest scorer: Aiden Markram – 101*
- Best bowler: Heinrich Klaasen – 3/35, Keshav Maharaj – 3/40
- Most sixes: Aiden Markram – 3
- Run-rate: South Africa 5.49, Australia 4.67
Australia Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | c Markram b Jansen | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Matthew Short | lbw b Maharaj | 15 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 68.18 |
| Steve Smith | c Bavuma b Klaasen | 47 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 69.12 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | c Miller b Klaasen | 29 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 69.05 |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | c Stubbs b Maharaj | 38 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 74.51 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c van der Dussen b Klaasen | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Markram b Maharaj | 32 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 84.21 |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | c Bavuma b Jansen | 18 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Pat Cummins | c Markram b Jansen | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Adam Zampa | not out | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | c Klaasen b Jansen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 4 (b 1, lb 1, w 2) Total: 213 all out (45.4 overs)