South Africa creates history in first T20I against Australia: Check details

August 10, 2025 Credit: Getty

History

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Record

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Kwena Maphaka

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SA's best bowling

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Tim David

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Cameron Green

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Australia batting failure

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Venue

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First-ever dismissal

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Drought

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