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NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I, Live Score Updates: 7 Runs From 1 Ball, Mitchell Marsh Goes Bonkers vs South Africa
Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I, Live Updates: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Ahead of the match, skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed that he will take the mantle to open Australia's batting order and will form a formidable pair with Travis Head. Including Marsh and Head, Australia have tried and tested five openers in the format since David Warner had his last dance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. This series will be a good preparations for both teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup. (Live Scorecard) AUS vs SA, 1st T20I, Live Updates 1.3 0 Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head No run. 1.2 0 Kagiso Rabada to Travis Head No run. 1.1 1 Kagiso Rabada to Mitchell Marsh A loosener to start from Rabada as well and he is very lucky to get away with it. Full and down the leg side, Mitchell Marsh swings it casually through fine leg. The fielder in the deep is a bit square and has some distance to cover to his right. ! Right. That was some start. Clearly, the intentions are just to go bang bang. What would be interesting to see is - whether this approach continues if wickets fall in clusters. By the way, just felt strange on hearing this from Mark Howard on air. He calls Australia and South Africa as the 'JOINT SECOND FAVOURITES' to win the World Cup next year. Ermm... we usually say the favourites, or one of the favourites, right? Seems like even favourites have begun to get denoted in standings. Here's Kagiso Rabada from the other end. 0.6 2 Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head Width on offer, outside off, going across the left-hander, on a length, Travis Head waits back and slashes that to the left of the deep point fielder and runs a couple. 0.5 0 Lungi Ngidi to Travis Head Over the wicket. Back of length, and around the hips, Travis Head hops up and keeps it down. 0.4 1 Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh Pitched it on a good length, outside off, Mitchell Marsh goes back and cuts it hard towards the deep point to rotate the strike. 0.3 0 Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh On a good length, outside off, nipping back in sharply, Mitchell looks to tuck it away but misses and is hit on the thighs. 0.2 4 Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh FOUR! SMASH! Yes, that's a Marsh special. This one does not swing, neither does it move. Nither do Marsh's feet. But there is plenty of width outside off and the length is short as well. Marsh likes that. Blasts it over cover for a boundary. 0.2 1 wd Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh WIDE. Tries to overcorrect, does Ngidi. After the attempted outswinger, he goes for the inswinger, but loses his radar. Miles down the leg side, swinging further down, early stretching work for the keeper to his left, as he dives to stop the ball. 0.1 6 Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Marsh SIX! Hello! Are we still in the Caribbean? Because that's what we ended up seeing primarily over there. Full and wide outside off, gentle loosener, Mitchell Marsh leans and looks to go over the off side. Does not hit it cleanly, but such is the power of the Bison and the short stature of this ground, that the ball flies over wide long off! ! All set for play to begin! Template in the West Indies? Win toss, chase. That has changed here, for the Bison. Lost toss, have to set a score now. How will Australia go about it? Especially when they have been pretty open to showing a liking to chasing totals? The new opening pair for the Kangaroos has hopped out to the middle, in the form of head and bison. Wow. Just read that without any capital letters or proper nouns. Pun intended. Skipper Mitchell Marsh strides out with Travis Head. Lungi Ngidi will start off proceedings to the Mitch. ! The Australian skipper, Mitchell Marsh, says that they would have bowled first as well because they haven't played at this venue, but reckons that it looks like a belter. On the opportunity to seal a record 9th straight T20I win, he says he wasn't aware and hopes that the run can continue and they can put on a show for the Darwin crowd. Mentions that this ground is a fair bit bigger than the one in St. Kitts and hopes that they can score plenty of runs. ! Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa, says he wants to have a look at the pitch with the ball first and then take the rest of the game from there. He says he is enjoying himself so far. He has been in town for about a week, has explored some nice places, and has also managed to get some good training on the side. Speaking about the series, he says it is part of the build-up to the T20 World Cup next year. They are trying to fine-tune a lot of things, aiming to play about 15–20 games before the tournament. The tuning starts now by testing out some fresh young faces, while also welcoming back players like Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi. He says it is great to have them back and is focused on putting some good combinations together. ! South Africa (Playing XI) - Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, and Lungi Ngidi. ! Australia (Playing XI) - Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood. ! TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favor of South Africa. Aiden Markram opts to BOWL first. ! The first two matches of the series will be played at the Marrara Cricket Ground, a venue returning to international cricket for the first time in 17 years. The pitch is expected to be a flat, batting-friendly surface, promising a high-scoring encounter. With Australia holding a strong head-to-head record against South Africa in T20Is, and recent form on their side, they will start as favorites. However, the return of South Africa's star players adds an element of unpredictability, setting the stage for a compelling series opener as both teams begin their final push toward the next T20 World Cup. Stay tuned for the toss and team news. ! South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a recent defeat to New Zealand in a T20I tri-series final in Zimbabwe. The Proteas will be significantly bolstered by the return of key players, including captain Aiden Markram and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who were absent from the recent tri-series. The series will also be a chance for young talents like Dewald Brevis to continue their development and test their mettle against a top-tier international side. ! Hello and a warm welcome to one and all! The T20I series between Australia and South Africa kicks off in Darwin, with both teams looking to fine-tune their squads ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Australia enter the series with momentum, having recently completed a dominant 5-0 sweep of the West Indies away from home. Captain Mitchell Marsh has announced a new opening partnership with Travis Head, a move that signals a fresh approach for the home side's explosive batting lineup. With other key players like Glenn Maxwell and Tim David in strong form, Australia will be a formidable opponent on home soil.
India.com
4 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Who Will Open For Australia At T20 World Cup 2026? Aussie Skipper Mitchell Marsh Reveals
Australia have confirmed their first-choice openers for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as they begin their preparations for the mega event with the T20I series against South Africa. The Mitchell Marsh-led Australia will play three three-match T20I series against South Africa, starting Sunday, August 10. Ahead of the start of the series, Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that himself and swashbuckling opener Travis Head will remain the team's top two until the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. Fresh off a 5-0 whitewash of West Indies in the T20I series last month, Australia will welcome back a few familiar faces for the series against South Africa. "It'll be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future. Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there," Marsh told reporters in Darwin on Friday. Notably, Marsh and Head are yet to open together in T20Is. However, they boast an outstanding record as an ODI pairing: the pair average over 50 and strike at above 12 runs per over from eight partnerships. Earlier, Marsh's shift to No.3 ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup was a masterstroke as the right-hand batter scored 185 runs from five outings and produced a Player of the match performance in the final as Australia lifted the trophy for the first time. However, the 33-year-old has embraced the opening role after doing so in all five matches against the West Indies last month. , albeit having a poor outing with only 81 runs coming across five games. Notably, Australia have tried and tested multiple openers in T20Is, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk since David Warner's retirement after last year's Caribbean World Cup. But the Marsh-Head combination now looks set in stone as the team builds towards the flagship Men's T20I tournament next year. Marsh also addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies – the fastest by an Australian – came after an early arrival at the crease. Although Marsh did not confirm the remainder of the XI for the opening match against South Africa, he addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies - the fastest by an Australian - came after an early arrival at the crease. "We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," the Aussie skipper said. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us," he added. Australia T20I Squad vs South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Schedule For Australia vs South Africa T20Is August 10: First T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin August 12: Second T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin August 16: Third T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Mitchell Marsh Announces Australia's New T20I Opening Pair: 'It'll Be Myself And...'
Last Updated: Australia have locked in their T20I opening pair for the foreseeable future leading up to the world cup next year. Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed the opening pair for the 'foreseeable future" as the team starts gearing up for the next year's T20I World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Australia will start its preparations for the major event with a three-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning on Sunday. Marsh has announced that he will open Australia's batting order, forming a strong partnership with Travis Head. During the 2021 T20 World Cup, Marsh played at the number three position, a move that turned out to be brilliant. The powerful all-rounder delivered a Player of the Match performance in the final, leading Australia to their first T20 World Cup title. Now, the 33-year-old has stated that he will keep his position at the top after opening in five consecutive games against the West Indies last month. Marsh and Head have never opened together in the shortest format. 'It'll be myself and Heady up the top for the foreseeable future. Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there," Marsh told reporters in Darwin on Friday. Including Marsh and Head, Australia has tested five openers in the format since David Warner's last appearance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. Marsh did not reveal details about the rest of the batting lineup but confirmed discussions about Tim David's role. Last month, David showcased his explosive batting in the third T20I against the Caribbean side, scoring a 37-ball century, the fastest T20I century for Australia. 'We've spoken about it … we saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally. His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins for us," Marsh said. Australia T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. With ANI Inputs view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
AUS vs SA: Mitchell Marsh drops big reveal on Australia's new opening combo in T20I
Australia team captain Mitch Marsh (Photo by) Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh announced on Friday in Darwin that he and Travis Head will form the opening batting pair for the upcoming T20 matches, including next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team begins its World Cup preparations with a three-match T20I series against South Africa starting Sunday. Marsh, who played a crucial role at number three during Australia's first T20 World Cup victory in 2021, will now continue his opening position after playing five consecutive games against the West Indies last month. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It'll be myself and Heady up the top for the foreseeable future. Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there," Marsh told reporters in Darwin. The Australian team has experimented with five different opening combinations since David Warner 's final appearance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. While Marsh didn't reveal details about the complete batting lineup, he confirmed discussions about Tim David 's position in the order following his remarkable performance last month. "We've spoken about it ... we saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally. His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins for us," Marsh said. Poll Do you think Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head will be a successful opening pair for Australia in T20 matches? Definitely Maybe Unlikely David's exceptional batting display in the third T20I against the West Indies, where he scored Australia's fastest T20I century off just 37 balls, has influenced these discussions. The Australian T20 squad consists of Mitchell Marsh as captain, along with Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green , Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, and Adam Zampa . Notably, Marsh and Head have never opened together in T20 internationals before this new arrangement, marking a significant change in Australia's batting strategy. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
1News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- 1News
Scotty Stevenson: NZ Cricket favours soft power in coach appointment
A new era of Black Caps is upon us, and here's a newsflash: It will be much like the past one, writes TVNZ Sport Presenter Scotty Stevenson. Rob Walter was finally confirmed as Black Caps head coach on Friday, ending months of speculation following Gary Stead's decision to step down as white ball coach. Stead left the door open to retaining test responsibilities, but New Zealand Cricket promptly shut it, opting instead to persist with an all-format appointment through the next three seasons. With that decision made, Walter always appeared to be the option favoured by the players. As outlined in April, the successful applicant needed to be much more than just a good technical cricketing brain. Cricket's confused and chaotic global calendar, coupled with the increased concentration of power in the hands of the BCCI and its proxies, and the growing complexity of central contracts and franchise commitments, means the head coaching job demands more velvet glove than iron fist. ADVERTISEMENT Rob Walter, former South Africa coach, has been named the new Black Caps head coach. (Source: Getty) The glove fit Gary Stead, who guided the Black Caps with minimal fuss through a time of great change in the international landscape. Trent Boult was the first to test the limits of Stead's capacity for adaptation, closely followed by Colin de Grandhomme and more latterly by Kane Williamson, Lachie Ferguson, Devon Conway and Finn Allen, all of whom opted out of central contracts while declaring their ongoing availability for the national side. A more hot-headed coach may have been inclined to draw a line through those names, but Stead was a pragmatist who worked hard to balance the needs of the team against the wishes of the individual. A good head coach is both a strategist and a tactician. The bigger picture is as important to them as the minute detail, and they must be capable of zooming both in and out while maintaining a sense of equilibrium in an ever-changing world. This is where Stead excelled in the role. His critics rolled their eyes at his unflappable demeanour, perceived conservatism and aversion to a memorable quote. But it pays to be wary of the quiet ones. They tend to have things figured out long into a future the rest of us have failed to even imagine. Stead got it right more times than not, with the 2024 Caribbean World Cup disaster the one time his penchant for accommodating the wishes of his franchise stars backfired. Stead's teams increasingly resembled him. Black Caps sides in recent years have become masters of the mono-emotion. Black Caps head coach Rob Walter. (Source: Photosport) ADVERTISEMENT Consider the regular captains: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Tim Southee and Mitch Santner. In order, and in any cricketing situation, that's a direct line between completely unaroused and clinically dead. And I mean that in a nice way. The Black Caps have become the masters of the process before outcome, and Stead was perfectly suited to that approach. There have been a couple of outliers, naturally, just to raise the pulse. Neil Wagner was one, and Darryl Mitchell another – the flickers of flame in a bed of smouldering embers. It's fitting to mention the players here because there is no doubt they were instrumental in selecting Rob Walter to succeed Stead. Latham and Mitchell were both on the interview panel, alongside CEO Scott Weenink, and board members Dion Nash (representing a much more volatile style of Black Cap) and Roger Twose (representing an entirely different generational view). The two players would have undoubtedly plumped for a continuation of style but a fly on the wall may have been privy to some intriguing debate. Ultimately, that player view won the day. Walter has the right level of connection to the game in New Zealand (he coached both Otago and Central Districts with success) without the wrong level of connection to the past. Rob Walter. (Source: Photosport) As such, he does not carry baggage into the job – either real or imagined – and that would have been a big tick in the pro column. He's always struck as a coach who cares deeply about his players, rolls the sleeves up when it comes time to work, rolls them even higher when it comes time to relax, and understands how to plot a campaign with minimum fuss. These will all be traits that hold him in – excuse the pun – good stead with this generation of players. ADVERTISEMENT He is, in many ways, a similar coach to Gary Stead — but that's not to suggest he's a carbon copy. That's an important distinction, given this team will need to tweak its approach over the coming seasons as it continues to grow and evolve without some of its greatest performers. Gone are the big three quicks, and it may not be long before the talismanic Williamson racks the bat for good. A new generation is emerging. They must be nurtured by a coach who understands both what he is inheriting and how to grow its collective value. New Zealand Cricket has seen the value in soft power, and has given the job to someone who — like his predecessor — knows how to use it.
