'Ye World Cup year me hi kyu peak krte hai' - Fans react as Australia thrashed South Africa by 8 wickets in second T20I

Ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup, Australia thrashed South Africa in the T20I series. In the second game of the three-match T20I series, the Kangaroos beat the Proteas by eight wickets. Chasing 165, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short led the Aussies to the victory.

After winning the toss, the Australia skipper opted to bowl first. His decision went well with the team, as the home side was restricted to 46 runs after losing four wickets in the powerplay. However, skipper Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs added 51 runs for the fifth wicket. The former scored 49 runs off 38 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.

Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batsman Stubbs scored 27 runs off 20 balls with the help of three fours and a six. Despite their efforts, the hosts failed to capitalize on the opportunity and were restricted to 164/8 in 20 overs. For Australia, Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis took three wickets each, while Jason Behrendroff took two wickets.

Mitchell Marsh continues his dream run with the bat

Chasing 165, Australia got off to a good start as both openers added 32 runs for the first wicket. Travis Head managed only 18 runs off 17 balls with the help of four boundaries. After his departure, Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh added 100 runs for the second wicket. Short bashed 66 runs off 30 balls with the help of seven fours and four sixes.

On the other hand, Marsh wielded an unbeaten 79 runs off 39 balls with the help of eight fours and six sixes. With these amazing batting performances, the Yellow Brigade comfortably won the game and took an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series. With this victory, Australia has roared ahead of the crucial ODI World Cup and has warned the world about their abilities.

Here is how fans reacted to Australia's amazing victory:

Last 4 T20I series by Australia in South Africa:

AUS won
AUS won
AUS won
AUS won

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) September 1, 2023

Australia won 2nd T20 against South Africa with 31 balla remaining. Target was 165.
Mitch Marsh hero again with 79 in just 39 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes.
Matthew short was also incredible with 66 in just 30 balls.. #SAvAUS #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/4dUs5jGY8j

— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) September 1, 2023

Aus peaking during a world cup year🥲

— msd_stan (@bdrijalab) September 1, 2023

I am scared

— VilenAFC (@vilen_AFC) September 1, 2023

Just too easy for Aussies 🇦🇺

— 😎 (@_RPR1) September 1, 2023

Australia And Marsh Gonna Give Tough Times To Every Team In World Cup

— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) September 1, 2023

Delhi Capitals ke liye 17 off 21 statpad karta hai 😭😭😭

— Pratik (@fake_engineer7) September 1, 2023

Marsh 👏

— 𝙅𝘼𝘾𝙆 ™ (@itz_Chris_Of) September 1, 2023

aussies on fire🔥🔥

— Bala⁴⁵Rohit (@bala45_rohit) September 1, 2023

No 1 as a favorites for WC 23.

— DigitalSanghi (@digitalsanghii) September 1, 2023

Marsh is an unbelievable hitter I was watching the match and he was trying to smash every ball🤯

— Aaliya🦋 (@Aaliyaxsingle) September 1, 2023

Dc ke liye itna achha kabhi nhi karta

— Introvert //🙇🏻‍♂️ (@introvert_hu_ji) September 1, 2023

Captain Marsh 🔥🏏

— Jitender Kakroda (@Jitu_kakroda) September 1, 2023