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Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI

Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impressesAustralia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa with Pat Cummins’ encouraging comeback and the return to…

By Australian Associated Press · The Guardian

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:40 PM

Key Things to Know

Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs on the DLS method to avoid a 3-0 ODI series sweep.
Australia scored 322-9 before rain halted South Africa's chase at 145-4 after 28 overs in Potchefstroom.
Alex Carey scored 74 and Mitch Marsh hit 56 to anchor Australia's strong batting display.

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Australia prevented a series whitewash against South Africa by securing a 45-run victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom. After being put in to bat, Australia posted 322-9 behind half-centuries from Alex Carey (74) and captain Mitch Marsh (56), alongside 48 runs from Ollie Peake. Rain eventually forced the match to be called off with South Africa stranded on 145-4 after 28 overs.

Pat Cummins returned to action solely as a bowler, finishing with 0 for 17 from five overs ahead of the upcoming Test series. Adam Zampa and Xavier Bartlett took two wickets each to stifle the chase, leaving Ryan Rickelton unbeaten on 71. Cameron Green sustained a suspected muscle injury during his brief innings and did not bowl.

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Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI

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