Tim David has led Australia to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20, marking international cricket's return to Darwin after 17 years.

Australia prepares to face South Africa in the second match of the three-match T20I series, with this article detailing their chosen Playing 11.

Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh described Tim David as the difference-maker as Australia opened up their three-match series against South Africa with a 17-run win in Darwin. Marsh had set an early tone by becoming the first Australia player to hit a six off the very first ball of a T20I, but the hosts soon found themselves 30-3.