Australia will head into the second T20I in Darwin full of confidence after their commanding win in the opener. Mitchell Marsh's side showed patience under early pressure before Tim David's unbeaten 83 turned the game decisively in their favour.
The depth in Australia's batting means they can recover from a slow start and still post big totals.
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On the hand, South Africa showed promise but were clearly second-best in Game 1. Their top order struggled against the new ball.
With the ball, Kagiso Rabada looked good but lacked support; the rest of the attack proved expensive. The Proteas' spinners may play a bigger role if the Darwin pitch slows but they will need to counter aggressive hitters like Glenn Maxwell and Tim David.
When is the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I?
The second T20I between Australia and South Africa will be played on August 12.
What time will the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I start?
The Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20I will start at 2:45 pm/14:45 hours (IST).
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Where will the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I take place?
The AUS vs SA 2nd T20I will be held at the Marrara Oval (TIO Stadium) in Darwin.
Which TV channel will telecast the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I from India?
The second Australia vs South Africa T20I will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network in India.
How to watch the livestream of the AUS vs SA 2nd T20I online from India?
The livestream of the second T20I between Australia and South Africa will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
| Country | TV | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotsar app and website |