Maxwell’s madness seals series as Aus edge out Brevis-led SA

Australia clinched the T20I series in a last-over thriller, with Glenn Maxwell scripting a masterful finish after early fireworks from skipper Mitchell Marsh

Josh Hazlewood set the tone with the wicket of Aiden Markram in the first over, while Zampa and Ellis dismantled South Africa’s top order

Dewald Brevis counterpunched with a blistering 53 off 26 balls, slamming six sixes, as South Africa recovered to post 172-7 in 20 overs

Nathan Ellis starred with the ball, claiming 3-31, including the prized scalp of Brevis, while Hazlewood and Zampa bagged two wickets each

Mitchell Marsh fired a rapid 54, but South Africa hit back, reducing Australia from 66-0 to 88-4, with Rabada and Maphaka striking crucial blows