Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI
Australia secured a 45-run victory over South Africa in the third ODI, avoiding a series whitewash. The win was bolstered by strong performances from Alex Carey and Adam Zampa, alongside the return of Pat Cummins to the bowling lineup.
Why it matters
The victory provides a morale boost for the Australian team ahead of the upcoming Test series in Durban.
Alex Carey hit a half-century as Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs (DLS method) in the rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom. Photograph: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images Alex Carey hit a half-century as Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs (DLS method) in the rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom. Photograph: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images Australia cricket team Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)
Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impresses
Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa with Pat Cummins’ encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a morale-boosting if rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom.
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