Glenn Maxwell took a brilliant catch before smashing a half-century under pressure to help Australia overcome a dogged South Africa by two wickets and seal the three-match T20 series in Cairns on Saturday.

In response to South Africa’s 172-7, Australia were in trouble at 122-6 in the 14th over before Maxwell stepped up with an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls. “It was a little nerve-racking,” Maxwell said. “I tried to stay on strike as much as I could and cash in on anything loose.”

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