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 (AUS) will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when they take on South Africa (SA) in the second T20I at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Tuesday, August 12.

Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh described Tim David as the difference-maker as Australia opened up their three-match series against South Africa with a 17-run win in Darwin. Marsh had set an early tone by becoming the first Australia player to hit a six off the very first ball of a T20I, but the hosts soon found themselves 30-3.