South Africa Wins ODI Series
South Africa Clinch ODI Series Against Australia With Thrilling Win in Johannesburg
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South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second ODI in Johannesburg, clinching the three-match series with one game remaining. After an early collapse, Temba Bavuma scored 103 and David Miller made 142 off 93 balls to help South Africa post 365-9. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head each scored 84 in a rapid opening stand, but South Africa’s spinners restricted Australia’s middle order; Xavier Bartlett’s late 50 was not enough as Australia were bowled out for 333. South Africa had won the first ODI in Durban by 67 runs, with Matthew Breetzke scoring 112 and Keshav Maharaj taking four wickets in Australia’s collapse to 230 all out while chasing 298. The final ODI is scheduled to be played in Potchefstroom before the teams meet in a three-Test series.
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The victory was South Africa’s 19th in their last 25 ODI meetings with Australia.
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Australia were without Pat Cummins, while Nathan Ellis left the attack further depleted after a side strain limited him to four overs.
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Australia’s Jack Edwards, playing only his second ODI, was the innings’ leading bowler, taking 5-67 in 10 overs.
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South Africa added 100 runs in the final 10 overs of their innings, lifting the total to 365-9.
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