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Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa

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Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a two-wicket victory against South Africa to seal a 2-1 series win in the T20 International at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.

Dewald Brevis managed to secure 53 runs from 26 balls to help guide South Africa to a total of 172-7 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first.

Australia looked on course for the emphatic victory before slipping from 83-2 to 122-6.

However, Maxwell backed himself to score 10 runs from the final over against Lungi Ngidi to lead his side to victory.

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