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Australia suffer ODI series defeat to South Africa

Australia fell to an ODI series defeat to South Africa with a game to spare as they were beaten by 32 runs in the second ODI match of three in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 5:34 PM
Australia suffer ODI series defeat to South Africa
Key Things to Know
  • South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs to clinch the three-match ODI series.
  • David Miller hit 142 runs and Temba Bavuma scored 103 to guide South Africa to 365-9.
  • Australia were bowled out for 333 in the 50th over despite half-centuries from Head, Marsh, and Bartlett.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Africa secured an ODI series victory over Australia with a 32-run win in the second match of their three-game series in Johannesburg on Sunday. After being sent in to bat, the Proteas reached 365-9 behind centuries from David Miller, who scored 142 off 93 balls, and captain Temba Bavuma, who contributed 103 off 116 balls. Australian bowler Jack Edwards took 5-67 in his second ODI match.

Australia were bowled out for 333 in the final over despite half-centuries from Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, and Xavier Bartlett. South Africa's Lizaad Williams claimed 3-54, while Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin, and Marco Jansen took two wickets each. The result gave South Africa an unassailable series lead ahead of the final game in Potchefstroom.

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