[1] Doug Bollinger of Australia (C) celebrates with his teammates after bowling out Graeme Smith of South Africa during their Twenty20 international at Newlands stadium in Cape Town. Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Shane Watson made South Africa pay for a dropped catch as he set up a five-wicket win for Australia in the first Twenty20 international at Newlands.
The opener hit a rapid 52 off 39 balls, after being dropped at slip on 2, and World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten made a losing start in charge of his native South Africa.
Watson's fireworks up front as he smashed six fours and two sixes saw the touring Aussies chase down South Africa's 146-7 - despite a late wobble - and strike first in their monthlong tour.
JP Duminy had made 67 off 53 balls to rescue South Africa's innings after a shaky start, but teenage fast bowler Pat Cummins took 3-25 on his debut for Australia to peg the Proteas back in the final overs.
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