South African cricket team in Australia in 2018–19
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The South Africa cricket team toured Australia in October and November 2018 to play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and one Twenty20 International (T20I) match.[1][2][3] Ahead of the ODI series, a 50-over practice match took place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.[4] Ahead of the T20I match, a 20-over practice match took place in Brisbane.[5] In April 2018, it was confirmed that the Carrara Stadium would host its first ever international cricket match.[6]
South African cricket team in Australia in 2018–19 | |||
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Australia | South Africa | ||
Dates | 31 October – 17 November 2018 | ||
Captains | Aaron Finch | Faf du Plessis | |
One Day International series | |||
Results | South Africa won the 3-match series 2–1 | ||
Most runs | Shaun Marsh (128) | David Miller (192) | |
Most wickets | Marcus Stoinis (8) |
Dale Steyn (7) Kagiso Rabada (7) | |
Player of the series | David Miller (SA) | ||
Twenty20 International series | |||
Results | South Africa won the 1-match series 1–0 | ||
Most runs | Glenn Maxwell (38) | Faf du Plessis (27) | |
Most wickets |
Nathan Coulter-Nile (2) Andrew Tye (2) |
Lungi Ngidi (2) Chris Morris (2) Andile Phehlukwayo (2) |
Prior to the tour, Aaron Finch replaced Tim Paine as captain, and both Josh Hazlewood and Alex Carey were appointed joint vice-captains of the Australia ODI cricket team.[7] The final ODI of the series was the 600th to be played by the South African team.[8] South Africa won the ODI series 2–1.[9] The one-off T20I match was reduced to ten overs per side due to rain, with South Africa winning the fixture by 21 runs.[10]