south africa tour of australia 2016

Australia tour of South Africa, 2016 Matches

Australia tour of south africa, 2016.

South Africa beat Australia by 6 wickets

Quinton de Kock

Player of the match

Johannesburg

South Africa beat Australia by 142 runs

Faf du Plessis

South Africa beat Australia by 4 wickets

David Miller

Port Elizabeth

Kyle Abbott

South Africa beat Australia by 31 runs

David Warner

Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test  - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

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South Africa tour of Australia 2016

Australia pick Peter Siddle over Joe Mennie for Perth Test

Australian captain Steven Smith has announced the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa in Perth with Victoria speedster Peter Siddle getting a nod over uncapped pacer Joe Mennie.

Warner batter South Africa after Starc, Hazlewood sizzle on day one

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood shared seven wickets between them to restrict South Africa to 242 in their first innings following David Warner played a blinder of a knock to take Australia to 105 for naught at stumps on day one of the first Test in Perth.

Maharaj, Shamsi picked for South Africa Test series against Australia

South Africa have added a bit of mystery to their spin department for the upcoming Test series in Australia after including Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj in the 16-man squad,

De Kock, Bavuma puts South Africa in control

A brisk century from Quinton de Kock and a splendid 74 from Temba Bavuma were the highlights of the day as South Africa went on to post 326 in their first innings, claiming a massive lead of 241 over Australia in the second Test in Hobart.

Philander, Rabada take South Africa close to win

After Vernon Philander and Quinton de Kock scored fluent half-centuries to set a target of 539 runs, Kagiso Rabada's three-wicket haul restricted Australia to 169 for four at stumps on day four of the first Test in Perth.

Australia include three debutants for day-night Adelaide Test

Newly appointed Chairman of selectors of Cricket Australia Trevor Hohns has made six changes to the Australian squad for the day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

Elgar, Duminy centuries put South Africa in dominant position

Dean Elgar and JP Duminy slammed tons as South Africa strengthened their grip over the Perth Test against Australia by stretching their lead to 388 at stumps on day three.

Australia add Burns, Ferguson and Bird to squad following Perth defeat

The Australian selectors have included Queensland batsman Joe Burns and South Australia middle order batsman Callum Ferguson in the squad for the second Test against South Africa in Hobart.

Khawaja's 138 help Australia claim 48-run lead

Usman Khawaja scored a brilliant unbeaten 138 as Australia reached 307 for six at stumps on day two extending their first innings lead to 48 runs against South Africa in the third Test in Adelaide.

Dwaine Pretorius replaces injured Dale Steyn in Test squad

Lions all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius will head to Australia to join the South African squad for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series as a replacement for Dale Steyn.

Faf du Plessis hearing scheduled on 19th December

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 19th December as the date of hearing of South Africa captain Faf du Plessis' appeal against ball-tampering verdict.

Bowlers lead South Africa's incredible comeback

After a fabulous bowling performance that restricted Australia to 244 in their first innings, South Africa managed to stretch their lead to 102 runs with eight wickets in hand at stumps on day two of the first Test in Perth.

Cricket World Player of the Week - Usman Khawaja

For scoring a match winning century in the third Test in Adelaide against South Africa to help Australia secure a consolation victory, Usman Khawaja is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Victoria beat South Africa by 53 runs in tour match

A clinical bowling performance from Victoria XI kept South Africans in check during a chase of 259 runs in the tour game in Melbourne.

Faf du Plessis found guilty of ball tampering - ICC

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been docked 100 percent of his match fees after he was found guilty of ball tampering in an independent hearing conducted by the International Cricket Council in Adelaide on Tuesday.

5-0 series whitewash has scarred Australia - Faf du Plessis

South African stand-in captain Faf du Plessis feels that the recent 5-0 victory of the Proteas against Australia has left the 2015 Cricket World Cup champions scarred.

Faf du Plessis century and declaration catches Australia off the guard

Faf du Plessis scored a fabulous unbeaten century as South Africa recovered from 161 for seven to 259 for nine before they declared their innings to have a crack at Australia on day one of the third Test in Adelaide.

South Africa amass 489 runs on day one of tour game

A powerful and blistering batting performance from South Africa saw them amass a massive 489-run total in their first innings before they were bowled out on day one of the tour game against South Australia XI in Adelaide.

South Africa bowlers rip apart Cricket Australia XI in drawn tour game

A combined destructive performance from the South African bowlers dismissed Cricket Australia XI for just 103 after which Rilee Rossuw scored a breezy 77 at stumps on day two with the tour game in Adelaide ended in a draw.

Dropping Khawaja, Burns for Sri Lanka Test justified - Darren Lehmann

Australia head coach Darren Lehmann stated he had no regrets over dropping Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns for the third and final Test in their recent tour of Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Incredible South Africa complete 177-run victory over Australia in Perth

Kagiso Rabada completed yet another five-wicket haul as South Africa dismissed Australia for 361 runs in the final innings and claimed a 177-run victory on the final day of the first Test in Perth to go 1-0 up in the series.

Darren Lehmann promises changes after Australia's series defeat to South Africa

Australian head coach Darren Lehmann has guaranteed changes for the third and final Test of the series against South Africa in Adelaide following their dismal performances in the first two games.

Stephen Cook's unbeaten 81 keep South Africa alive

Stephen Cook remained unbeaten on 81 as South Africa managed a 70-run lead with four wickets in hand at stumps on day three of the Third Test against Australia in Adelaide.

Kyle Abbott's six-fer completes emphatic series victory for South Africa

Riding on a six-wicket haul from Kyle Abbott, South Africa dismissed Australia for 161 runs and completed an innings victory on the fourth day of the second Test in Hobart.

Faf du Plessis considers four-man pace attack for Hobart Test

South African captain Faf du Plessis insisted that the team management is considering a four-man pace attack for the second Test against Australia in Hobart on Saturday.

Ludeman smashes ton as tour match ends in a draw

Tim Ludeman's 134-ball 167 boosted South Australia XI’s efforts on the second and final day of the two-match tour game against South Africa which ended in a draw after the visitors conceded 435 for eight in 80.2 overs.

Dale Steyn out of remainder of Australia series with shoulder fracture

As a big blow to South Africa's ongoing Test campaign against Australia, their pace spearhead Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the remainder of action due to a shoulder fracture.

Australia dominate day-night Test again with seven-wicket win

After the Australian seamers bowled out South Africa for 250 in their second innings, the batsmen chased down the target of 127 runs with seven wickets in hand to register a consolation win for the home side.

Faf du Plessis to undergo hearing on ball tampering allegation on Tuesday

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis is set to face International Cricket Council (ICC) hearing on Tuesday in Adelaide following his ball tampering allegations.

Faf du Plessis charged with ball tampering offence

South African captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering offence by the International Cricket Council and is in danger of being suspended for a Test match.

Joe Mennie called up for first two South Africa Tests

Australia have handed fast bowler Joe Mennie a Test call-up for the first two games in the upcoming three-match series against South Africa.

Heavy rain washes out day two of Hobart Test

Continuous and steady rain all over the day led to the abandonment of the second day's play in the second Test between Australia and South Africa in Hobart.

De Kock, Duminy make merry in day-night warm-up game

Led by a blistering century from Quinton de Kock and a calm 97 from JP Duminy, South Africa scored 415 runs before they were dismissed at stumps on day one of the tour game against Cricket Australia XI.

South Africa stretch lead to 86 runs after bowling out Australia for 85

Vernon Philander was instrumental in bowling out Australia for 85 with a splendid five-wicket haul following which South Africa managed to take a 86-run at stumps on day one of the second Test in Hobart.

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South Africa A tour of Australia, 2016

RR won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

U.S.A. won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

SA Women won by 7 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Guyana won by 212 runs

Trinidad & T won by 123 runs

Barbados won by 9 wickets

Windward Is won by 158 runs

Day 2 - Kent trail by 285 runs.

Day 2 - Lancashire trail by 134 runs.

Day 2 - WORCS trail by 179 runs.

Day 2 - Surrey lead by 73 runs.

Day 2 - Durham trail by 520 runs.

Day 2 - Glamorgan lead by 113 runs.

Day 2 - Yorkshire lead by 120 runs.

Day 2 - Sussex trail by 56 runs.

Day 2 - Middlesex trail by 424 runs.

Kuwait won by 8 wickets (with 52 balls remaining)

U.A.E. won by 37 runs

Nepal won by 32 runs

Malaysia won by 12 runs

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South Africa vs Australia , 5th ODI at Johannesburg , , Mar 12 2006 - Full Scorecard

South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)

• 4th Umpire - M Erasmus
• Australia 50 runs in 33 mins off 47 balls in 7.5 overs, 9x4, 0x6
• Gilchrist/Katich 50 partnership in 33mins off 47 balls, 9x4, 0x6 (Contributions: Gilchrist 29, Katich 23, Extras 0)
• Gilchrist 50 runs in 50 mins off 35 balls, 8x4
• Australia 100 runs in 76 mins off 102 balls in 16.3overs, 14x4, 1x6
• Katich 50 runs in 86 mins off 60 balls, 6x4, 1x6
• Australia 150 runs in 103 mins off 143 balls in 23 overs, 21x4, 1x6
• Ponting/Katich 50 partnership in 35 mins off 49 balls, 7x4, 0x6 (Contributions: Ponting 31, Katich 19, Extras 3)
• Ponting 50 runs in 51 mins off 43 balls, 6x4, 2x6
• Australia 200 runs in 127 mins off 178 balls in 28.5 overs, 25x4, 4x6
• Australia 250 runs in 154 mins off 213 balls in 34.3 overs, 29x4, 6x6
• Ponting/Hussey 50 partnership in 30 mins off 38 balls, 4x4, 2x6 (Contributions: Ponting 23, Hussey 28, Extras 2)
• Australia 300 runs in 179 mins off 246 balls in 39.5 over, 34x4, 7x6
• Hussey 50 runs in 49 minutes off 33 balls, 17x4, 1x6
• Ponting/Hussey 100 partnership in 53 mins off 68 balls, 11x4, 2x6 (Contributions: Ponting 40, Hussey 56, Extras 4)
• Australia 350 runs in 200 mins off 273 balls in 44 overs, 38x4, 10x6
• Ponting/Hussey 150 partnership in 71 mins off 92 balls, 12x4, 7x6 (Contributions: Ponting 68, Hussey 79, Extras 5)
• Ponting 150 runs in 145 mins off 99 balls, 11x4, 9x6
• Australia 400 runs in 218 mins off 295 balls in 47 overs, 40x4, 14x6
• South Africa 50 runs in 32 minutes off 45 balls in 7.1 overs, 7x4, 1x6
• Smith/Gibbs 50 partnership in 28 mins off 39 balls, 7x4, 1x6 (Contributions: Smith 21, Gibbs 24, Extras 5)
• South Africa 100 runs in 59 mins off 78 balls in 12.2 overs, 14x4, 1x6
• Gibbs 50 runs in 57 mins off 46 balls, 6x4, 1x6
• Smith 50 runs in 71 mins off 33 balls, 10x4
• South Africa 100 runs in 86 mins off 115 balls, 21x4, 1x6
• Smith/Gibbs 150 partnership in 80 mins off 108 balls, 21x4, 1x6 (Contributions: Smith 69, Gibbs 68, Extras 13)
• South Africa 200 runs in 105 mins off 142 balls in 22 overs, 22x4, 5x6
• Gibbs 100 runs in 104 mins off 79 balls, 11x4, 3x6
• Gibbs 150 runs in 129 mins off 100 balls, 19x4, 5x6
• Gibbs/de Villiers 50 partnership in 20 mins off 24 balls, 7x4, 2x6 (Contributions: Gibbs 44, de Villiers 6, Extras 2)
• South Africa 300 runs in 152 mins off 199 balls, 36x4, 9x6
• South Africa 350 runs in 183 mins off 256 balls, 37x4, 9x4
• Boucher 50 runs in 78 mins off 43 balls, 4x4
• South Africa 400 runs in 207 mins off 286 balls, 38x4, 12x6

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The 438 ODI

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In defence of Duminy

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Broad in the frame as England seek to stop de Kock

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