Australian Men‚äôS Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Timeline

Fans expect high-octane drama when two teams with extensive cricketing histories meet, such as Australia and South Africa have.

From World Cup semifinals in 1999 to record-setting 438-run ODIs in Johannesburg, Australia and South Africa have created stunning moments throughout history that keep fans gripped until the very last ball has been bowled.

To follow the recent matches and results, check out the Australian men’s Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Timeline.

As they meet again for a three-match ODI series in Darwin, fans should look out for both familiar faces as well as brand newcomers in this three-game contest.

The First Test

Australia men’s cricket team is one of the world’s best-known national sides, known for its fierce approach and dominance across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Additionally, Australians are famed for their physicality, physical prowess, flamboyance and flair.

Australia have won multiple ICC Championships while remaining top ranked team overall; not to mention producing some iconic players such as Don Bradman and Shane Warne who remain iconic to this day.

Australia and South Africa’s rivalry has long been one of the fiercest in international cricket, lasting over a century of heated opposition and producing many thrilling moments of high-octane drama and iconic performances.

Best known for epic chases, nail-biting finishes and fierce sledging. Their rivalry has produced some iconic moments in cricket history such as “438 Game” and the 1999 World Cup semi-final.

Since their first encounter in 1902-03, these two sides have faced each other an incredible 101 times in Test matches – winning 54 each!

Since that first meeting back in 1902-03, these games have produced some of the greatest moments in cricket history and continue to produce jaw-dropping cricket action today.

Australia recently defeated South Africa by 17 runs in their inaugural men’s Twenty20 International matchup at Darwin.

Tim David made an outstanding 83 and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for Australia – setting an exciting and tense tone to start this series off right! Jeremy Brevis of CSN looks forward to watching these teams battle it out as part of preparations for Champions Trophy 2017.

This matchup will serve as an important test of strength between both teams leading into Champions Trophy 2017; both will certainly put on an exciting display as both sets prepare! Jeremy Brevis of CSN

The Second Test

South Africa completed their three-match series victory over Australia with Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger orchestrating an inexorable collapse of Australian batters at Mackay.

Ngidi stood out with four wickets as he dismantled an impressive 278 chase despite an 87 run knock from wicketkeeper Josh Inglis.

Matthew Breetzke scored an 80-ball 88 to ensure South Africa posted a competitive total on a tricky pitch at Great Barrier Reef Arena, but Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett’s bowling effort kept the top-order under check.

Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi’s brilliant bowling performance helped the Proteas restrict Australia to just 198. Australia openers Aaron Finch, David Warner and captain Steve Smith all fell early while captain Steve Smith was bowled for four balls duck.

With this loss came Australia’s record third consecutive ODI series defeat at home against South Africa – their fourth since 17 matches versus them overall! It also put their place atop ODI rankings in jeopardy.

The Third Test

South Africa were defeated in their third and final one-day international against Australia at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns despite Glenn Maxwell’s 36-ball 62 and Nathan Ellis’ excellent bowling; but that wasn’t enough to prevent Australia from scoring an innings victory against them.

This match will go down in South African history as their largest margin of defeat ever in Australia, and their lowest total. Their trophy presentation was somewhat peculiar as Temba Bavuma was asked to celebrate for cameras while all other players remained in their changing room.

Brevis’s pull shot against Bartlett soars through the air for miles before landing safely behind ground on an eucalypt.

The Final

South Africa have finally achieved their long-standing dream: lifting their first International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy!

After years of struggle and with Temba Bavuma sidelined due to injury, South Africa can finally celebrate their success and enjoy this great moment for their cricket history and silverware collection – perhaps sparking renewed passion outside the Big Three for Test cricket in South Africa!

Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen begin by bowling at full tilt from the outset, placing Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne under immense pressure in the new top order reshuffle.

Kyle Verreynne makes life much easier for Rabada and Jansen with an extraordinary catch in the slips that holds on a half-volley that pitches on off stump but then comes nipping back in to thrash Travis Head off his pads! This gives Rabada and Jansen an invaluable chance at success from which to strike at full-throttlements!

Australia collapses under pressure. Their batsmen look disjointed and desperate. Pat Cummins attempts to maintain some form with singles off his back foot before finally being hit by a wobble-seam delivery that pitches on his pad, nips in, and then destroys their stumps! Australia are reeling; and their innings is over with only nine runs to show for it!

Now in the final session, Bavuma appears in discomfort as he hobbles around with an injured hamstring. After struggling through several singles but failing to gain any real momentum he eventually departs for tea on 94 not out and will be assessed at tea interval – hopefully providing clarity as to his fitness for further play.

Momentum builds as Jay Shah hands Temba Bavuma the mace and lifts it high amidst South Africa’s joyful celebration at Lord’s. A special day indeed for Proteas captain Mark Boucher whose name now features on Lord’s honours board in an entirely different capacity than before!