"9th over: Australia 79-0 (Head 50, Marsh 25) Head backs away to give himself room and carves Maharaj over cover for four. He goes to a quick fifty with a single clipped to leg. He's had a quiet time of it recently and will want plenty more. Share 8th over: Australia 72-0 (Head 45, Marsh 24) Spin from both ends as Markram replaces the beleaguered Mulder. A tidy first over, just two singles off it."
"6th over: Australia 63-0 (Head 38, Marsh 22) Shot! Glorious on drive from Head as Mulder's struggles continue. Pick that out! Mulder drops short and is swivelled on the pull into the crowd by Travis Head. Four more off a meaty outside edge as the scoreboard continues to clatter. Scintillating stuff from the Walrus-tached opener. Australia off to a flier!"
Australia won the toss and elected to bat, advancing to 79-0 after nine overs. Travis Head and Mitch Marsh built a commanding, unbeaten opening partnership with Head reaching a quick fifty and Marsh striking aggressively, including lofted sixes. South Africa rotated bowlers, bringing Markram on for Mulder and using Maharaj, but failed to contain the scoring as Mulder struggled with length and pace. The Australian pair punished short and loose deliveries and exploited spin, leaving South Africa requiring an early breakthrough to prevent a large total while Australia continued on an attacking trajectory.
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