Proteas hammered in Melbourne

This after the Aussies thumped the Proteas by seven wickets in the second T20 international earlier today.

Australia reached their victory target of 102 in the 13th over in Melbourne.

Aaron Finch cracked an unbeaten 44 for the home side.

Kagiso Rabada took his first T20 international wicket, but conceded 25 runs in his three overs.

The Proteas, who won the toss and chose to bat, were restricted to 101 for seven in their alotted 20 overs at the MCG.

JP Duminy was by far the best of the South African batsmen with 49.

Reeza Hendricks was next with 18, while Rilee Rossouw made 12 and David Miller 11.

Leg-spinner, Cameron Boyce, bowled beautifully for the Aussies.

Boyce took two for 15 in his four overs.

Pat Cummins also impressed in posting figures of one for 11 in four overs.

Sydney will host the third and final T20 clash on Sunday.

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