Debutant Warner destroys South Africa
David Warner made one of the most memorable international debuts imaginable as he lit up the MCG with 89 from 43 balls to set up Australia's 52-run win over South Africa
11/01Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of Australia at Melbourne, Jan 11 2009
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
130 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
11/01Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of Australia at Melbourne, Jan 11 2009
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
130 (18/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
South Africa fined for over rate
South Africa have been fined for a slow over-rate in the first Twenty20 international against Australia, in Melbourne, on Sunday
Australia v South Africa, 1st Twenty20, Melbourne
Match home for the first Twenty20 international between Australia and South Africa at the MCG
Undaunted Botha 'a leader of men'
The way Johan Botha returned stronger after his bowling action was cited and eventually cleared impressed South Africa's coach Mickey Arthur so much that Botha is now in charge of the one-day side
Warner will be hard to resist - Ponting
Australia will find it hard to resist adding David Warner to their one-day squad if he maintains the incredible form that prompted the captain Ricky Ponting to liken him to Adam Gilchrist
Arthur happy to see new faces after long haul
It has been a tough, exhausting and emotional few weeks for the South African squad and the coach Mickey Arthur is pleased they can now they welcome new faces for the limited-overs portion of the tour