India, Aug. 16 -- Glenn Maxwell's bat had failed to do much talking ahead into the third and final T20I against South Africa. However, the experienced campaigner came to the party when Australia needed it the most, and his unbeaten 62-run knock off 36 balls helped the hosts register a thrilling two-wicket win over the Proteas to seal the series 2-1 on Saturday in Cairns. The match was decided on the penultimate ball, and Maxwell displayed great guts to bring out a reverse scoop to take Australia over the line.

Australia needed 4 runs off the final two balls for the win, and Glenn Maxwell was on strike off the bowling of Lungi Ngidi. The Proteas pacer dished out a full toss on the stumps. Maxwell then brought out the reverse scoop. He mad...