The T20I series between South Africa and Australia is turning out to be completely one-sided. That is because Australia is leading in a phenomenal manner by 3-0. This shows their excellence and the form they are carrying. The Player of the Match award was given to Travis Head, for the brilliant innings he played, and at the same time, we cannot forget the bowling spearhead, that was Sean Abbott. He ensured to take 4 important wickets for the team. He was the main pillar in wiping out the middle order of the South African team.
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4 crucial wickets of Sean Abbott
South Africa struggled from the beginning of the 1st innings, but they had a strong middle order to bounce back in the game. If Sean Abbott had not taken those big wickets, South Africa would have amassed more than 200 runs, and things could have been difficult for the Australian team.
- The first wicket of Sean Abbott was Markram. His wicket was important because he had already formed a brilliant partnership of 58 runs with the opener Hendricks. This was the first settled wicket for the team Australia.
- The second wicket was of Tristan Stubbs. This was another settled wicket. Stubbs had already scored 25 runs on 16 balls. If he had stayed on the crease for long, then he could have been lethal for Australia.
- Bjorn Fortuin was not even able to settle down, and he got out on a Duck, Abbott.
- The last wicket of Abbott was Gerald Coetzee.
All these wickets were certainly very important for the team, and it can be easily said that without the contribution of Sean Abbott, the South African team would have easily gone past the score of 200 runs. That is where things could have been difficult for the Australian team.
Bowling Stats of the Sean Abbott
- Overs – 4
- Wickets – 4
- Economy – 7.80
- Runs – 31
- Maiden – 4
These stats are certainly great for any bowler in T20. Abbott even went on to get a maiden in the match. It looks like he is in top form.
