Ballr Tri-Nation Series…S/Africa wallops Australia by 47 runs

Wayne Parnell has his off-stump uprooted by Josh Hazlewood (Orlando Charles photos)

South Africa turned on the heat last evening as their bowlers helped hand Australia a 47-run walloping in match three of the Ballr Day/Night Tri-Nations one day series played at the Providence National Stadium, yesterday.

Wayne Parnell has his off-stump uprooted by Josh Hazlewood (Orlando Charles photos)
Wayne Parnell has his off-stump uprooted by Josh Hazlewood (Orlando Charles photos)

Chasing 190 for what would have been their second win of the tournament, Australia were steamrolled for 142 in 34.2 overs despite a gusty, stroke-filled 72 from opener Aaron Finch who smashed six fours and three sixes. Kagiso Rabada the 21-year-old speedster snared 3-13 while left-arm pacer Wayne Parnell chipped in with 2-23.

Left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso (2-26) along with leg-spinners Imran Tahir (2-39) and debutant Tabraiz Shamsi (1-36) were brilliant during their spells, ensuring that the