In Pictures: T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE - Australia beat South Africa in Abu Dhabi by 5 wickets

Aussies sneak over the line having made hard work of chasing 119

Last updated: October 23, 2021 | 18:09

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South Africa's Aiden Markram (right) plays a shot as Australia's wicketkeeper Matthew Wade watches on during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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Wade successfully dives to run out South Africa's Keshav Maharaj during the match.

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South Africa's Aiden Markram and David Miller take a run during the match. They scored 118/9 after 20 overs with Markram getting 40 off 36 balls..

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell (left) walks from the field after he was out bowled. The Aussies made hard work of chasing their total...

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South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Maxwell.

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South Africa's David Miller (centre) and his teammates celebrate the dismissal of Australia's Steven Smith (not pictured).

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Australia's Marcus Stoinis plays a shot. He steadied the ship and helped Australia chase down the total.

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Stoinis (right) and teammate Matthew Wade celebrate their win at the end of the match. They shared an unbroken 40 as Australia won by five wickets with two balls to spare.

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