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South Africa Win ODI Series 2-1 Despite DLS Defeat to Australia at Senwes Park

Australia denied South Africa a clean sweep in the series finale at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, claiming a 47-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after persistent Highveld rain brought an early end to proceedings. While Mitchell Marsh’s side salvaged…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:14 AM
South Africa Win ODI Series 2-1 Despite DLS Defeat to Australia at Senwes Park
Key Things to Know
  • South Africa won the ODI series 2-1 despite falling to Australia by 47 runs via DLS.
  • Australia batted first and reached 322/9 behind half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey.
  • South Africa finished on 145/4 after 28 overs when persistent rain ended the match early.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Africa claimed a 2-1 bilateral ODI series victory against Australia despite suffering a 47-run DLS defeat in the final match at Senwes Park. Australia posted 322/9 after Mitchell Marsh smashed 56 off 33 balls and Alex Carey added 74, while Corbin Bosch claimed 4-60 for the hosts. Rain ultimately cut short South Africa's innings at 145/4 after 28 overs, leaving them well short of the DLS par score of 192.

South Africa made five changes after already securing the series, resting captain Temba Bavuma, David Miller, and Marco Jansen. Ryan Rickelton led the hosts' chase with an unbeaten 71, but two wickets apiece from Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa kept Australia in control before weather intervened. Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Series, with Carey taking Player of the Match honors.

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