All round performance from Shane Watson with both bat and ball for fourth match in row in this tournament. This effort helped Australia to beat South Africa by 8 wickets in the ICC World Twenty20 2012 Super Eights on Sunday.
Shane Watson smashed 70 off 47 balls with eight fours and two sixes. Michael Hussey made 45 runs from 37 balls. Australia reached their target 147 in 17.4 overs.
This the South Africa's second loss in the Super Eights Stage. If Pakistan beat India South Africa will be knocked out from the tournament.
Earlier South Africa loss the Richard levi wicket in very first over. Robin Peterson top scorer for South Africa with 32 runs from 19 balls. Farhaan made 31 and JP Duminy scored 30 helped South Africa to post 146 for 5 in 20 overs. Xavier Doherty take 3-20, and Shane got 2 wickets for 29 runs. Shane Watson named as the Man of the Award for fourth time in this tournament.
Scorecard:
South Africa 146/5 (20)
Peterson 32,Farhaan 31, JP Duminy 30
Doherty 3-20, Shane Watson 2-29
Australia 147/2 (17.4)
Shane Watson 70, Michael Hussey 45*
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