August 19, 2025
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Instances of Australian spinners registering a 4-wicket haul against South Africa in ODIs.
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1. In February 1994, Shane Warne took 4 wickets for 36 runs against South Africa in Australia's 88-run win.
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2. In October 1994, Shane Warne took 4 wickets for 40 runs against South Africa. Australia won by 22 runs.
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3. In 1999 World Cup semifinal, Shane Warne took 4 wickets for 29 runs against South Africa in a tied game. Australia progressed to final and won the trophy.
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4. In 2009, Nathan Hauritz took 4 wickets for 29 runs against South Africa. Australia won by 141 runs.
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5. In 2023, leggie Adam Zampa took 4 wickets for 48 runs against South Africa. Australia won by 123 runs.
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6. On August 19, 2025, part-time off-spinner Travis Head claimed 4 wickets for 57 runs to restrict South Africa to 296/8.
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Travis Head's four victims were opener Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis and Keshav Maharaj.
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This is the second time Travis Head has registered a four-wicket haul in his ODI career and third in international cricket.
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In 2024, Travis Head had taken 4 wickets for 28 runs against England. Australia won the match by 49 runs (DLS method).
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