Overview
- South Africa posted 277 as Matthew Breetzke hit 88 and Tristan Stubbs 74 after early losses; Adam Zampa took three wickets.
- Australia were bowled out for 193 in 37.4 overs, with Josh Inglis top-scoring on 87 before Lungi Ngidi completed 5/42.
- Temba Bavuma was rested for workload management related to a hamstring strain, with Aiden Markram captaining after choosing to bat.
- The victory secures a 2-0 lead and a fifth consecutive bilateral ODI series win over Australia for South Africa.
- Australia’s ODI slump deepened to one win since November and a third straight bilateral series defeat, with batting frailties again exposed.