Jonty Rhodes Genius Lights Up That Turned The Match and Series Momentum | Michael Bevan Fight Alone

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   South Africa bounced back in the 1997 ODI series against Australia with a thrilling win at Newlands, inspired by a brilliant innings from Jonty Rhodes. Australia, captained by Ian Healy in the absence of Mark Taylor, won the toss and restricted South Africa early. At 106 for 5 after 29 overs, the hosts were in deep trouble. But Rhodes produced a masterclass in improvised batting, scoring 83 from 78 balls, mixing sweeps, dabs and stunning placements all around the wicket. He found support from Shaun Pollock and Richard Bryson, who launched late-order counterattacks — including taking 29 runs off Shane Warne’s last two overs. South Africa finished with 245 for 8, a competitive total under the lights. Australia’s chase never quite got going. A hand injury prevented Mark Waugh from batting, leaving Michael Bevan to fight alone. Bevan’s fluent 82 from 104 balls was the lone bright spot as Australia fell short by 46 runs. South Africa regained control of the series, and Rhodes’ sparkling innings reminded fans why he was more than just a world-class fielder — he was a match-winner with the bat too. #SouthAfricaCricket #AustraliaCricket #JontyRhodes #MichaelBevan #ODIClassics #CricketMax #Proteas #highlights