Australia claim consolation victory in third ODI
Australia secured a consolation victory against South Africa in the third ODI, winning by 47 runs via the DLS method after rain interrupted play. Despite the loss, South Africa claimed the series 2-1 following earlier wins in Durban and Johannesburg.
Why it matters
This match concludes a significant bilateral cricket series, impacting international rankings and setting the stage for upcoming Test matches.
Alex Carey top-scored for Australia with a feisty 74 as the tourists posted a total of 322 for nine before completing a consolation victory by 47 runs on the DLS method after rain ended the match with South Africa on 145 for four in the third and final one-day international at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
South Africa won the series 2-1 after victories by 67 runs in the first game in Durban and 32 runs in the second at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Temba Bavuma has his hands on the Dafabet ODI series trophy 🇿🇦🏆 The focus shifts to the three-match Test series ⏩ #SAvAUS | #SSCricket pic.twitter.com/ZOxBZOAo2o
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