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Pink Day Magic at the Bullring: Miller and Bavuma Centuries Power Proteas to 2-0 Lead

David Miller’s career-best 142 and an emotional home century from captain Temba Bavuma powered South Africa to a thrilling 32-run victory over Australia in the second ODI at a festive DP World Wanderers Stadium. Defending a mammoth 365/9, the fifth-highest…

By Sport South Africa Contributor · Sport South Africa

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs to take a 2-0 bilateral ODI series lead.
The Proteas posted 365/9 after batting first at the DP World Wanderers Stadium.
David Miller hit a career-best 142 off 93 balls, while captain Temba Bavuma scored 103.

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South Africa secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead over Australia with a 32-run victory in the second ODI at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on September 27, 2026. Defending a total of 365/9, the Proteas earned their sixth consecutive bilateral ODI series victory over Australia in the annual Pink Day fixture.

Captain Temba Bavuma scored 103 and shared a 156-run fourth-wicket stand with David Miller, who smashed a career-best 142 from 93 balls. Australian bowler Jack Edwards claimed maiden international wickets, while Josh Hazlewood took 3-70 after Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to field.

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Pink Day Magic at the Bullring: Miller and Bavuma Centuries Power Proteas to 2-0 Lead

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