Reuters, Durban :
Veteran Brad Hodge smashed two sixes in the final over to propel Australia to a five-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international reduced to seven overs a side in Durban on Wednesday.
After Australia won the toss, South Africa piled up 80 for 1 and looked to be on course for victory when the touring side required 15 from six balls to win.
That was reduced to 13 from four but 39-year-old Hodge crashed two sixes to the midwicket boundary off Wayne Parnell to guide his side to 81 for 5 with two balls to spare as he ended on 21 not out from eight deliveries.
South Africa made just six in their first two overs but a sparkling unbeaten partnership of 74 off 32 balls between Quinton de Kock (41 not out) and Faf du Plessis (27 not out) lifted the home side to 80 for 1.
