Australia vs South Africa: 2nd T20I Showdown in Darwin

Australia vs South Africa – 2nd T20I, Darwin Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to extend their T20I winning streak to 10 matches. Australia vs South Africa – 2nd T20I, Darwin Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to extend their T20I winning streak to 10 matches.

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