Shane Watson’s stormy century, 9 fours and 9 sixes, South Africa lost by 137 runs
Australia Masters Beat South Africa Masters by 137 Runs: The 11th match of the International Masters League T20 2025 was played on March 7 between Australia Masters and South Africa Masters at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Where Australia Masters team managed to win by a huge margin of 137 runs. The hero of the match was Australia captain Shane Watson. After losing the toss, he faced a total of 61 balls, accepting the first batting invitation from the opposition team. Meanwhile, he managed to score 122 not out at a strike rate of 200.00. During this time, nine fours and nine beautiful sixes came out of his bat. Apart from him, his fellow opening partner Ferguson contributed 85 runs in 43 balls at a strike rate of 197.67. As a result, Australia Masters team managed to score 260 runs at the loss of one wicket in 20 overs.
Chasing the target of 261 runs from the opposition team, Hashim Amla was the most successful batsman for South Africa Masters. Who started the innings of 30 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of 157.89 in 19 balls. Apart from Amla, Batting on the fourth order, Alviro Peterson scored 28 in 25 balls, while Batting on the third order, Richard Levi scored 22 runs in 13 balls. But this performance was not enough for South Africa’s victory. As a result, he faced defeat by a huge margin of 137 runs. Chasing the target, the African team collapsed for just 123 runs in 17 overs.
Only Alviro Peterson got wickets for South Africa
During the bowling, South African bowlers looked very helpless in today’s match. You can guess his poor bowling from the fact that only Alviro Peterson can achieve only one success during the match. The rest of the bowlers were always seen craving for the wicket in the field.
Ben Laflin’s fire from Australia
Ben Laflin was burning in today’s match from Australia. He bowled a total of four overs for his team. Meanwhile, spending 18 runs, he managed to take three wickets.
Apart from Laflin, Xavier Doharti and Bryce McGen’s account respectively, while Nathan Kulter Nile and Nathan Reardon achieved one success each.
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