Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1.

The 36-year-old has now put on 14 scores of 50+ when batting at four or lower in T20Is — joint-second with Eoin Morgan. Only Suryakumar Yadav (17) has more. It was a sensational display that not only sealed the match, but a 2-1 series win, and Australia captain Marsh was quick to hail Maxwell's impact.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell produced an unbeaten half-century in a tense chase to help the hosts edge out South Africa by two wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International and complete a 2-1 series victory in Cairns on Saturday.