Australia and the Proteas collide again on Tuesday morning at Marrara Oval in Darwin, with the hosts eyeing a series-clinching win. The hosts look the stronger side, while South Africa will need more stability from both bat and ball to shift the momentum. Let’s look at the betting preview and prediction for this T20I.
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Betting Preview
Australia stretched their unbeaten T20 run to nine matches, setting a new national record, with a 17-run win in Darwin built on their fearless, all-out attacking approach.
At 75 for 6 in the eighth over, Tim David turned the match on its head with a blistering 83 off 52 balls, smashing eight sixes in a 92-run stand with Ben Dwarshuis. Since the last T20 World Cup, Mitchell Marsh’s side has embraced a ‘boundary-first’ strategy, producing the best Powerplay strike rate in the world (195.92) despite the risk of early wickets.
1.30
Australia vs South Africa
Australia
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South Africa fought hard but were outgunned in the power stakes, clearing the ropes just twice compared to Australia’s 13. Four dropped catches, including a costly let-off for David, further dented their chances. Ryan Rickelton’s 71, supported by Tristan Stubbs in a 72-run partnership, kept the chase alive until Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood applied the brakes in the middle overs.
3.40
Australia vs South Africa
South Africa
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Without a proven finisher in David Miller’s absence, the Proteas couldn’t match Australia’s hitting intensity. The silver lining came from 19-year-old quick Kwena Maphaka, whose outstanding 4 for 20 marked him as a future star.
Statistics
- Australia won the 1st T20I by 17 runs in Darwin.
- Australia are favourites for the second T20I at 1.30.
- Tim David has scored 215 T20I runs in his last 3 innings, including 83 in the opener.
- Australia is on a 9‑match T20I winning streak and have won their last six encounters with South Africa.
- Adam Zampa presents good betting value for Over 1.5 wickets in Darwin.
- South Africa’s openers failed early in the first T20I, making Under 21.5 runs before 1st wicket a smart play.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Australia to win at 1.30.
Best Bet: Australia to hit the most sixes at 1.37.
Value Bet: Josh Hazlewood to Australia’s top bowler at 3.15.
