AUS vs SA: David’s fireworks and Hazlewood’s triple strike power Australia to triumph

Tim David's explosive innings of 83 runs propelled Australia to a 17-run victory over South Africa in the opening T20 match in Darwin. David's eight sixes were instrumental as Australia posted 178 before being bowled out. Despite Rickelton's 71 for South Africa, Hazlewood and Dwarshuis took three wickets each, securing Australia's ninth consecutive T20 win.