SA vs AUS, 2nd T20I 2023: Stats Preview of Players' Records and Approaching Milestones

Following a commanding 111-run victory in the first T20I, Australia is poised to secure the series in the second match, scheduled at the same venue – Kingsmead in Durban – on September 1st.

On his captaincy debut, Mitchell Marsh unleashed a career-best performance, hammering an unbeaten 92* from just 49 deliveries, comprising 13 fours and two sixes. Australia achieved a resounding victory, defeating South Africa by a massive margin of 111 runs in the opening encounter of the three T20 internationals at Kingsmead in Durban. Tim David contributed an explosive 64 off a mere 28 balls, while debutant Tanveer Sangha secured impressive figures of 4/31, propelling the Aussies to a 1-0 lead in the series. Additionally, Stoinis and fellow debutant Spencer Johnson clinched three and two wickets respectively, leading to South Africa's dismissal for a paltry 115. Recognising his captain's innings of 92*, Marsh rightfully claimed the Player of the Match award.

Mitchell Marsh has showcased impressive batting prowess against South Africa, accumulating 224 runs across nine matches at a brilliant strike rate of 147.36. In the bowling sphere, Adam Zampa has proven to be effective, claiming seven wickets in six matches while maintaining an economy rate of 5.86.

Reeza Hendricks has exhibited a noteworthy batting performance against Australia, amassing 156 runs across six matches with an impressive strike rate of 132. In the bowling domain, Lungi Ngidi has played a pivotal role, securing 7 wickets in 4 matches while maintaining an economy rate of 9.76.

Here are some important stats and numbers ahead of the 2nd T20I between Australia and South Africa:

Head-to-Head Records: Across 23 games played between these two teams, Australia has exhibited dominance in the contest with 15 victories, compared to South Africa's eight wins. In matches held within South Africa, both teams have clashed on 13 occasions, wherein Australia secured triumph in eight games while South Africa emerged victorious in six matches.

1 - Temba Bavuma (49) is only one catches away from reaching 50 catches in T20 matches.

3 - Rassie van der Dussen (47) needs three more sixes to achieve 50 sixes in T20Is.

10 - Aiden Markram (40) requires ten more sixes to reach 50 sixes in T20Is.

27 - Aiden Markram (973) needs 27 more runs to achieve 1000 runs in T20Is.

2 - Rassie van der Dussen (298) requires two more fours to complete 300 fours in international matches.

3 -Travis Head (97) needs three sixes to complete 100 maximums in T20s.

1 – Mitchell Marsh (99) needs one four to reach 100 fours in T20 internationals.

3 – Marsh (47) requires three sixes to get to 50 maximums in the T20I format.

87 – Marsh (3913) is 87 runs short of completing the milestone of 4000 runs in T20s.

77 – Marcus Stoinis (4923) is 77 runs short of reaching 5000 runs in T20s.

5 – Nathan Ellis (145) needs five wickets to get to 150 scalps in T20 cricket.

4 – Tanveer Sangha (46) is four scalps away from completing 50 wickets in T20s.