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Superb South Africa seal series win over Australia

David Miller and Temba Bavuma's sublime centuries set up South Africa's 32-run win over Australia in a high-scoring second ODI in Johannesburg.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:39 PM
Superb South Africa seal series win over Australia
Key Things to Know
  • South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs to seal the ODI series victory.
  • South Africa scored 365-9, while Australia was bowled out for 333.
  • David Miller hit 142 off 93 balls and Temba Bavuma scored 103 for the Proteas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs in the second one-day international at the Wanderers in Johannesburg to clinch the ODI series with a game to spare. Temba Bavuma scored 103 and David Miller struck 142 off 93 balls to lead the Proteas to a total of 365-9 after early wickets fell. The pair shared a 156-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Australia was bowled out for 333 in reply despite an opening stand of 130 between Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, who both made 84. Xavier Bartlett added a rapid half-century, but Lizaad Williams claimed three wickets to help bowl out the visitors and secure the victory.

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