Overview
- South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in Johannesburg to seal the three-match series 2-0 after Sunday’s second ODI, having defended a total of 365.
- David Miller made a career-best 142 and captain Temba Bavuma scored 103, the pair adding a 156-run fourth-wicket stand that turned the innings in South Africa’s favour.
- Proteas spinners Keshav Maharaj, Bjorn Fortuin and Aiden Markram shared five wickets and tightened the chase through the middle overs, slowing Australia’s momentum after a 130-run opening stand.
- Australia’s bowling and selection were strained as Nathan Ellis suffered a side strain that limited him to four overs and Pat Cummins remained rested, though Jack Edwards produced a bright spot with a five-wicket haul.
- The match doubled as the Wanderers’ annual Pink Day, with players honouring cancer survivors, and the series result extends South Africa’s recent ODI dominance over Australia with a final game in Potchefstroom still to play.