Australia started their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a nervy five-wicket victory against South Africa in their Super 12, Group 1 match in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Saturday. Aussie skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl, and his bowlers backed his call by taking early wickets. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa took two wickets each, while Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins claimed one apiece. For the Proteas, Aiden Markram scored 40 off 36. Aussie chase got off to a shaky start with Finch and David Warner early. But Steve Smith hit 35 off 34 to steady the ship, then Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade gave the finishing touch. Anrich Nortje took two wickets for the Proteas. Catch highlights and cricket scores of AUS vs SA, T20 World Cup match here: