The Proteas are now on the back foot at the ICC T20 World Cup, after a 5 wicket loss to Australia in their opening match of the Super 12 stage.
SA opted to bat first but their top order batsmen faltered, with Aiden Markram putting together a rescue job scoring 40 to help SA post 118/9 in their 20 overs.
SA’s bowlers put up a spirited fight as they looked to defend that total, with Anrich Nortje taking 2-21, but Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia ease to victory.
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma highlighted a couple of points they’ll be looking to improve on when they face the West Indies on Tuesday.