Tim David has led Australia to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20, marking international cricket's return to Darwin after 17 years.

Australia defeated South Africa by 17 runs to take the first T20I of the three-match series in Darwin on Sunday. When just 60 were needed in six overs for South Africa to win with two set batters at crease,

Tim David continued his form in T20Is from where he left off in the West Indies, in Darwin against South Africa, smashing a 52-ball 83, taking Australia to a competitive score of 178, despite being six down for just 75.