Welcome to the highlights of South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI - 2016 Australia tour of South Africa 5-match ODI series - The second One-Day International cricket match between South Africa and Australia was played at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on October 02, 2016.
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| Faf du Plessis celebrates his century © AFP |
Match Overview:
Faf du Plessis century, JP Duminy's 82 sets up to South Africa massive 142-run victory over Australia and go up 2-0 lead in a one-sided second ODI.
Match Stats:
- South Africa's 142-run win was their second largest victory by terms of runs against Australia in One-day internationals.
- Australia's 142-run defeat was their fifth worst by margin of runs in One-day internationals.
- South Africa's 361 their second highest score against Australia in One-day internationals.
- 150 : Faf du Plessis and JP Duminy set up the second highest third-wicket partnership for South Africa against Australia in One-day internationals.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
South Africa scored mammoth total of 361-6 in 50 overs with top scorer by Faf du Plessis 111 - which was his 6th ODI hundred.
JP Duminy blasted a 82 off 58-balls including 10-fours and 3-sixes with strike rate of 141.37, Rilee Rossouw struck 75 off 81-balls included 10-fours.
David Miller hit 26 off 17-balls including 4-fours with strike rate of 152.94 and Quinton de Kock 22.
Australia best bowler by John Hastings picked up 3-wickets, Mitchell Marsh took two-wickets and debutant Chris Tremain - who took one-wicket on his debut match.
Australia scored 219 for all-out in 37.4 overs with top scorer by Travis Head struck 51 off 45-balls including 5-fours and 2-sixes with strike rate of 113.33.
David Warner cracked a 50 off 56-balls including 7-fours & a six, Matthew Wade scored a run-a-ball 33-runs included 5-fours.
John Hastings hit 23 off 19-balls including 2-sixes & a four with strike rate of 121.05 and Mitchell March scored a run-a-ball 19-runs included 4-fours.
South Africa best bowler by Wayne Parnell picked up 3-wickets 3-wickets, Kagiso Rabada, Andile Phehlukwayo both takes two-wickets, JP Duminy, Imran Tahir and Dale Steyn each took one wickets.
Faf du Plessis named Player of the match for his spectacular batting display of scoring a 113-runs knocked off facing 93-balls including 13-fours.
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