While Keshav Maharaj was the undisputed star, key contributions from pacemen Nandre Burger and Ben Dwarshuis were instrumental in South Africa’s comprehensive 98-run win. Their wickets at crucial times supported the spinner’s demolition job.
Dwarshuis (2-53) made the vital breakthroughs in the South African innings, claiming the wickets of the two top-scorers, Aiden Markram (82) and Temba Bavuma (65). His strikes prevented the Proteas from running away to an even bigger total.
Later, with the ball, Nandre Burger (2-54) delivered the killer blow. After Maharaj had ripped through the middle order, it was Burger who dismissed the resilient Mitch Marsh for 88. This wicket officially ended any faint Australian hope and hastened the end of the match.
Their combined four wickets were the perfect foil for Maharaj’s five-for. It demonstrated a balanced bowling attack where every member played their part in systematically dismantling the opposition.
