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RESULTODI3rd ODI · Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Australia vs South Africa
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method due to rain)
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl
- Match
- Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI
- Date
- 30 Sep 2026
- Start
- 17:00 IST · 11:30 GMT
- Venue
- Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
- Toss
- South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl
Venue guide
- Ends
- Cargo Motors End, University End
- Home to
- South Africa, North West
- Floodlights
- Yes
| Alex CareyAustralia · Wicketkeeper | 74 (88)Bat · R (B) | 44s | 26s | 84.1SR | c Lizaad Williams b Corbin BoschOut |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2Bowl · Inns | 19.2Overs | 6Wkts | 4/20Best | 1Bat · Inns | 4Runs | 4.00Avg | 050s | 0100s |
AUSAustralia 322/9 (50.0)
SASouth Africa 145/4 (28.0)
RUNS PER OVER
SCORE BY OVER
Final overs
Full commentary- That brings an end to our coverage tonight. Australia made a few changes to their playing XI, bringing back some of their key players, and the move paid off. They were clinical with the bat, while the experience in their bowling attack helped them make those crucial early breakthroughs. Despite the defeat today, South Africa will have plenty of positives to take from the three-match ODI series, which they win 2-1. Matthew Breetzke and David Miller made significant contributions with the bat, while Temba Bavuma also played his part. With the ball, it was the spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin who did much of the damage in the first two ODIs. Corbin Bosch was impressive today, producing an impactful spell, but unfortunately, his efforts came in a losing cause. We'll be back on October 9 for the first Test of the three-match series. Goodbye and good night, everyone!
- Bavuma (2/2): [Now that you've won the series 2-1, where do you feel the ODI team is at now?] I definitely feel that we've made strides. I think it's cemented certain facts of truth that we knew. If I look at the batting, if I look at the bowling, guys potentially who could come in when we don't have our full strength from that department. I mean you still have guys like KG and Lungi who when they are fit, you know, definitely come in and strengthen the team. But we know that there are formidable guys who will be able to play some sort of a role. So I definitely feel that we've made strides. I think a lot of it is gaining momentum, overcoming whatever challenges that are in front of you and making sure that we're strengthening that belief as a group.
- Temba Bavuma (1/2): [How would you have assessed today?] Look, it didn't go to plan in terms of the result. I think in terms of giving guys opportunity, prioritising obviously the Test series, that was something that was important for us. Good run through for the guys. A guy like Rickelton there with the bat getting some runs under his belt, so he'll take that confidence. Gerald Coetzee as well, good bowling effort. So I think from that point of view, guys just getting opportunity, I think it was good. Yeah, we'll take whatever confidence we can get from the performance. [How tough is it to find that balance within a series?] Yeah, I think, I mean, the luxury we had was that we managed to go 2 up in the series. So the series itself, that was looked after. So we had, I guess, that luxury of just using this game to give other guys opportunity, but also to rest other guys for potentially what will come in the next couple of weeks. I think the guys who come in as well, it's not a case of they're just filling in gaps. Obviously with the World Cup looming, you know a lot of the guys are looking to put up their hands and stake a claim for a place in the team. So it's never, I mean, we know we always call it a dead rubber, but it's never a dead rubber. There's always something that we're looking to achieve.
- Mitchell Marsh: [How do you sum up today?] Yeah, obviously very pleased. Would have been nice to have had a full game. The weather gods had something to say about that. I thought the way we batted in particularly showed some real improvement, especially from a few of our young guys, which is always great to see. But yeah, disappointing series, but nice to finish with a win. [What was the chatter ahead of today's game to making those improvements?] Yeah, I think looking forward to the World Cup in, whatever, 12 months' time, it's gradual improvement. We do have some guys that haven't got a lot of experience at this level, and in particular playing in South Africa against a team that plays very well at home. So there'll always be some great learnings from that, and we look forward to taking them forward. [What have you taken from the captaincy and leading the side in the series against South Africa?] It's always a great challenge. I've got lots of great people around me within this role, and it's always a privilege to captain Australia. [How do you feel you're hitting the ball at the moment?] I feel good. It would have been nice to have got a couple of big scores for the team and really set something in those first couple of games, but yeah, any way I can contribute, it's always nice.
- Keshav Maharaj | Player of the Series: [Tell us about your personal performance as leading that bowling attack] Yeah, it was really nice to obviously lead the attack, but I think credit must go to my teammates around me to allow me to bowl the way I could. But yeah, I've just been working really hard, and as a team it's most important for us to build up towards next year, which is an important year for us. [As a spinner in South Africa what do you feel is the most important thing?] I think, obviously, the lengths that we bowl in South Africa, there is a little bit of assistance, whether it be bounce or a little bit of turn. So it's just identifying that and trying to be as consistent as possible, but obviously doing the analysis work and understanding the batters and figuring out game plans accordingly. [In terms of conditions-wise, was there anything that sort of surprised you in the couple of games that you played?] Yeah, just probably more Wanderers. I think Durban, you kind of expect sometimes to be traditionally a bit slower, but I think the turn and bounce that I got at Wanderers towards the end of the spell was quite nice and encouraging to see. Hopefully change the narrative towards spinners at Wanderers. But yeah, I think assessing that accordingly, I thought I had Bjorn Fortuin. Bjorn bowled exceptionally well, and it's probably his first big series for us. And it's so nice to have a front-line spinner on the other end bowling, and even having said that, the part-timers did a really good job in Aiden, and today we saw Tristan come to the party as well.
- Alex Carey | Player of the Match: [On the conditions] Yeah, obviously the guys got off to a good start. Got done that all series, and unfortunately we haven't been able to, I guess, get us to a match-winning score off the back of those. Today, it was nice to get us to, I guess, over 300. And, you know, rain's never a good thing in cricket, but we were ahead of the curve there when it came. So nice way to finish the series. Full credit to South Africa, the way they played the first two games. [How do you prepare yourself?] Well, I know my role in the team, so I'm always catching balls and hitting balls and sometimes playing as a batter. So yeah, unfortunately he (Inglis) went down in that first game. Yeah, hopefully he's got a speedy recovery ahead of him. [How do you feel your preparations could go for the Test series?] Yeah, the guys are excited. Everyone's started to now come in. We've got all the Test players here and we have a short turnaround. We've got a tour match on Saturday starting, hopefully the weather's okay here, which I'm sure it will be, and yeah, we're into it. It's going to be a great series. I know everyone's really keen to watch it, keen to play in it, and yeah, we're looking forward to, I guess, starting our prep as of tomorrow, basically.
- Stats by Shashikant Singh Spin bowling in this ODI series SA: 12 wickets, Avg: 27.91, SR: 33.1, ER: 5.05 AUS: 4 wickets, Avg: 66.75, SR: 57.0, ER: 7.02 South Africa lost their first home ODI game against Australia after winning five succesive matches. Highest win % vs Australia in ODIs 51.3 - South Africa* 42.7 - West Indies 40.9 - England 40.7 - India 36.6 - Sri Lanka South Africa vs Australia, last six ODI bilateral series 2016: SA won 5-0 2018: SA won 2-1 2020: SA won 3-0 2023: SA won 3-2 2025: SA won 2-1 2026: SA won 2-1
- In reply, South Africa were rocked early, losing Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram inside the opening stages. Xavier Bartlett was instrumental with the new ball, providing those crucial breakthroughs. Ryan Rickelton fought hard with a well-made 71, but with little support from the other end, the Proteas were unable to get close to Australia's total before the rain brought the contest to an end. Australia win by 45 runs (DLS method)
- 21:22 Local Time, 19:22 GMT, 00:52 IST: Right then, the rain has been relentless in Potchefstroom, and the third ODI goes Australia's way via the DLS method as we can see handshakes in the dressing room. The visitors produced an impressive batting display earlier in the day, posting a total in excess of 320. Half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey, a valuable 48 from Oliver Peake, along with a few handy contributions down the order, made it a strong collective effort from Australia.
- 21:00 Local Time, 19:00 GMT, 00:30 IST: The rain continues to pelt down in Potchefstroom, and the wait goes on. We’re also starting to lose overs now, which could further impact the game. Under the DLS method, the par score currently stands at 190, leaving South Africa 45 runs short at this stage.
- 20:31 Local Time, 18:31 GMT, 00:01 IST: Covers are coming on! Rain picked up heavily over the last few minutes so the umpires called a pause. Hopefully just a passing shower. DLS par score after 28 overs is 190. Stay tuned for further updates!
- End of over 28 · 5 runs (1 0 1 1 2 0)SA 145/4Corbin Bosch 13(20) · Ryan Rickelton 71(81) · Cooper Connolly 3-0-13-0
- 27.6•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, keeps a tad low on outside off. Corbin Bosch tries to cut and misses. Wasn't far away from missing the off-side
- 27.52Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 2 runs, flatter on the pads, Corbin Bosch tucks it to the right of mid-wicket. The fielder misfields and allows the duo to get back for a brace. Poor effort from the fielder
- 27.41Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, another full delivery outside off, Ryan Rickelton drives it to long-off
- 27.31Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, too full on middle, driven down to long-on
- 27.2•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, blocked to mid-wicket
- 27.11Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton comes down the track and knocks it to the on-side
- End of over 27 · 1 run (0 0 0 0 1 0)SA 140/4Corbin Bosch 10(16) · Ryan Rickelton 69(79) · Pat Cummins 5-0-17-0
- 26.6•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, back of a length delivery well outside off, Corbin Bosch pushes it to the on-side
- 26.51Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, tucked to the on-side
- 26.4•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, another play and a miss. Back of a length outside off, Ryan Rickelton fails to get bat on ball
- 26.3•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to the off-side
- 26.2•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, swing and a miss. Ryan Rickelton's eyes lit up on the short ball and he swing across the line. Tried to hit too hard and missed the ball
- 26.1•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, punches the back of a length delivery to cover
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marshlbw b Bjorn Fortuin | 56 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 133.3 |
| Travis Headb Corbin Bosch | 24 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 120.0 |
| Cooper Connollyb Gerald Coetzee | 23 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 69.7 |
| Oliver Peakec Bjorn Fortuin b Corbin Bosch | 48 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 90.6 |
| Alex Careyc Lizaad Williams b Corbin Bosch | 74 | 88 | 4 | 2 | 84.1 |
| Matt Renshawc Aiden Markram b Gerald Coetzee | 30 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 103.4 |
| Cameron Greenc Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch | 23 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Xavier Bartlettb Lizaad Williams | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Pat Cumminsc Matthew Breetzke b Lizaad Williams | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.3 |
| Mitchell Starc*not out | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.1 |
| Adam Zampa*not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Extras20 (b 1, lb 8, w 9, nb 2)
Total322/9 (50.0 ov, RR 6.44)
Fall of wickets: 78-1 (Travis Head, 8.4 ov), 94-2 (Mitchell Marsh, 13.1 ov), 118-3 (Cooper Connolly, 17.1 ov), 191-4 (Oliver Peake, 31.1 ov), 257-5 (Matt Renshaw, 41.3 ov), 285-6 (Alex Carey, 45.5 ov), 288-7 (Xavier Bartlett, 46.4 ov), 298-8 (Cameron Green, 47.4 ov), 314-9 (Pat Cummins, 48.5 ov)
| Bowler · SA | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 9 | 1 | 61 | 2 | 6.78 |
| Lizaad Williams | 6 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 9 | 1 | 60 | 4 | 6.67 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 9 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 5.56 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 7 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Aiden Markram | 8 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 5.25 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
Australia- 1Mitchell Marsh(c)All-rounder
- 2Travis HeadBatter
- 3Cooper ConnollyAll-rounder
- 4Oliver PeakeAll-rounder
- 5Alex Carey(wk)Wicketkeeper
- 6Matt RenshawBatter
- 7Cameron GreenAll-rounder
- 8Pat CumminsBowler
- 9Xavier BartlettBowler
- 10Mitchell StarcBowler
- 11Adam ZampaBowler
Bench
South Africa- 1Quinton de Kock(wk)Wicketkeeper
- 2Aiden Markram(c)Batter
- 3Tony de ZorziBatter
- 4Matthew BreetzkeWicketkeeper
- 5Ryan RickeltonWicketkeeper
- 6Tristan StubbsWicketkeeper
- 7Corbin BoschAll-rounder
- 8Bjorn FortuinBowler
- 9Gerald CoetzeeBowler
- 10Nqobani MokoenaBowler
- 11Lizaad WilliamsBowler
Bench
- 23.44Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, FOUR, short delivery on the pads, Corbin Bosch pulls it along the ground. Rolls his wrists to keep it down and picks the gap behind square on the on-side
- 21.6WAdam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, out Lbw!! Tristan Stubbs departs and with him takes a review. He wasn't sure if he need to take the review, his partner insisted and he went up for it. This was a googly from Zampa. Stubbs fails to pick it up from his hands and is pinged on the pads. The ball sneaks past the inside edge. Hit him low and in front of middle and leg. There was nothing on UltraEdge and the ball tracking showed three reds. South Africa lose a review and are in a spot of bother. Tristan Stubbs lbw b Adam Zampa 14(17) [4s-1]
- 21.44Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR, flatter delivery on the pads, Tristan Stubbs gets a tickle fine. Beats the short fine leg fielder and races away for four
- 17.6WAdam Zampa to Matthew Breetzke, out Stumped!! Excellent over from Adam Zampa. He kept the batters in check throughout this over. This one rips past the outside edge to the keeper. The sharp spin from Zampa drags Breetzke out of his crease and he didn't realise it. He probably wasn't expecting to miss that ball. His foot was over the popping crease when Carey broke the bails. Easy call for the third umpire and Australia have got the man in form. Matthew Breetzke st Carey b Adam Zampa 25(29) [4s-3]
- 17.3OTeam milestoneAdam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton places it wide of point for a single
- 17.2UDRS reviewAdam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, no run, slider from Zampa. Ryan Rickelton misses the tuck and is pinged on the back leg. Was high, but looked like it would hit the top of middle. The umpire thought the same and gives him out. Review saves Ryan Rickelton as the ball tracker shows the ball was going over the top. Good review by Ryan Rickelton
- 15.3UDRS reviewAdam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Australia lose a review, the slider, which goes on with the arm, Rickelton prods forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads. Huge appeal and Australia take the review, replays suggest a huge inside edge
- 15.1FFiftyAdam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, drags it short on middle, Rickelton punches it to deep mid-wicket
- 13.64Adam Zampa to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR, a lovely drive to end the over, floated up on off, Breetzke gets right to the pitch of the ball and threads the gap to deep extra cover. Excellent timing and placement!
- 12.36Matt Renshaw to Ryan Rickelton, SIX, drops it too short and he's dispatched it right into stands, Rickelton gets into a wonderful position and smashes it across the line over the leaping fielder in the deep
- 10.34Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR, that is a cracking shot, short and it sits up well for the pull, Rickelton was camping back and hammers the pull to deep mid-wicket, the round the wicket angle is not working for Cummins
- 10.24Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, leg byes, FOUR, poor delivery, but Rickelton has missed out on that, sliding onto the pads, Rickelton fails to get some bat to it and the ball rolls off the pads to fine leg
- 9.54Xavier Bartlett to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR, too full and straight on the pads, easy pickings for Breetzke as he clips it nonchalantly over the infield to deep square leg, nice balance as he played that shot!
- 9.4OTeam fiftyXavier Bartlett to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, pitched up and on off, Rickelton drives it to mid-off
- 8.36Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, SIX, he's latched onto it in a flash, the slower delivery on the pads, Rickelton picks it early and hoicks it across the line over deep mid-wicket, that went into the top tier
- 7.24Xavier Bartlett to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR, errs in length and bowls it full on off, Rickelton gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it all along the ground to long-off
- 5.64Xavier Bartlett to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR, he's off the mark with an elegant shot! Back of a length and it moves away late, Breetzke waits for it till the last minute, opens the bat-face and guides it past the fielder to sweeper cover, timing took it all the way to the fence!
- 5.5WXavier Bartlett to Aiden Markram, out Lbw!! He's stone dead in front of the stumps, what a delivery from Bartlett. Pitched up and it straightens at the last minute, Markram misses it completely and is struck on the back pad right in front of the sticks. That would have crashed into the middle and leg stump, 2nd for Bartlett and boy he has bowled beautifully tonight. Aiden Markram lbw b Xavier Bartlett 15(16) [4s-3]
- 5.44Xavier Bartlett to Aiden Markram, FOUR, elegant shot! touch shorter and outside off, Markram stands tall, presents full face of the bat and punches it on the up to deep extra cover
- 4.44Mitchell Starc to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR, poor delivery and it has got the right treatment, short and wide from Starc. Rickelton gets on top of the bounce and cuts it away to deep backward point. Raced away!
- 4.24Mitchell Starc to Aiden Markram, FOUR, crunched away, a rare poor delivery from Starc, back of a length and hint of width outside off, Markram latches onto it in a flash and flays it on the up to sweeper cover
- 2.24Mitchell Starc to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR, streaky, but Rickelton will take it, beautifully bowled, full on off and moving away late. Rickelton is lured into the shot, prods at it tentatively and the ball goes off the outside edge past the slip cordon to third man
- 1.64Xavier Bartlett to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR, a good over is ruined by a poor ball, sliding into the pads, Rickelton just had to get some bat on it and it raced away to fine leg. He's off the mark
- 1.5WXavier Bartlett to Quinton de Kock, out Caught by Mitchell Starc!! He was playing too many false shots and has holed out in the deep, a harmless length delivery on the pads, Quinton de Kock goes for his favourite pick up shot, can't get the desired distance and hits it right into the hands of Starc at backward square leg. Australia strike early in the chase. Quinton de Kock c Mitchell Starc b Xavier Bartlett 0(5)
- 0.24Mitchell Starc to Aiden Markram, FOUR, lovely way to get off the mark, full and swinging into the pads, Markram gets across and flicks it past the diving fielder to deep mid-wicket. The timing took it all the way!
- That brings an end to our coverage tonight. Australia made a few changes to their playing XI, bringing back some of their key players, and the move paid off. They were clinical with the bat, while the experience in their bowling attack helped them make those crucial early breakthroughs. Despite the defeat today, South Africa will have plenty of positives to take from the three-match ODI series, which they win 2-1. Matthew Breetzke and David Miller made significant contributions with the bat, while Temba Bavuma also played his part. With the ball, it was the spin duo of Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin who did much of the damage in the first two ODIs. Corbin Bosch was impressive today, producing an impactful spell, but unfortunately, his efforts came in a losing cause. We'll be back on October 9 for the first Test of the three-match series. Goodbye and good night, everyone!
- Bavuma (2/2): [Now that you've won the series 2-1, where do you feel the ODI team is at now?] I definitely feel that we've made strides. I think it's cemented certain facts of truth that we knew. If I look at the batting, if I look at the bowling, guys potentially who could come in when we don't have our full strength from that department. I mean you still have guys like KG and Lungi who when they are fit, you know, definitely come in and strengthen the team. But we know that there are formidable guys who will be able to play some sort of a role. So I definitely feel that we've made strides. I think a lot of it is gaining momentum, overcoming whatever challenges that are in front of you and making sure that we're strengthening that belief as a group.
- Temba Bavuma (1/2): [How would you have assessed today?] Look, it didn't go to plan in terms of the result. I think in terms of giving guys opportunity, prioritising obviously the Test series, that was something that was important for us. Good run through for the guys. A guy like Rickelton there with the bat getting some runs under his belt, so he'll take that confidence. Gerald Coetzee as well, good bowling effort. So I think from that point of view, guys just getting opportunity, I think it was good. Yeah, we'll take whatever confidence we can get from the performance. [How tough is it to find that balance within a series?] Yeah, I think, I mean, the luxury we had was that we managed to go 2 up in the series. So the series itself, that was looked after. So we had, I guess, that luxury of just using this game to give other guys opportunity, but also to rest other guys for potentially what will come in the next couple of weeks. I think the guys who come in as well, it's not a case of they're just filling in gaps. Obviously with the World Cup looming, you know a lot of the guys are looking to put up their hands and stake a claim for a place in the team. So it's never, I mean, we know we always call it a dead rubber, but it's never a dead rubber. There's always something that we're looking to achieve.
- Mitchell Marsh: [How do you sum up today?] Yeah, obviously very pleased. Would have been nice to have had a full game. The weather gods had something to say about that. I thought the way we batted in particularly showed some real improvement, especially from a few of our young guys, which is always great to see. But yeah, disappointing series, but nice to finish with a win. [What was the chatter ahead of today's game to making those improvements?] Yeah, I think looking forward to the World Cup in, whatever, 12 months' time, it's gradual improvement. We do have some guys that haven't got a lot of experience at this level, and in particular playing in South Africa against a team that plays very well at home. So there'll always be some great learnings from that, and we look forward to taking them forward. [What have you taken from the captaincy and leading the side in the series against South Africa?] It's always a great challenge. I've got lots of great people around me within this role, and it's always a privilege to captain Australia. [How do you feel you're hitting the ball at the moment?] I feel good. It would have been nice to have got a couple of big scores for the team and really set something in those first couple of games, but yeah, any way I can contribute, it's always nice.
- Keshav Maharaj | Player of the Series: [Tell us about your personal performance as leading that bowling attack] Yeah, it was really nice to obviously lead the attack, but I think credit must go to my teammates around me to allow me to bowl the way I could. But yeah, I've just been working really hard, and as a team it's most important for us to build up towards next year, which is an important year for us. [As a spinner in South Africa what do you feel is the most important thing?] I think, obviously, the lengths that we bowl in South Africa, there is a little bit of assistance, whether it be bounce or a little bit of turn. So it's just identifying that and trying to be as consistent as possible, but obviously doing the analysis work and understanding the batters and figuring out game plans accordingly. [In terms of conditions-wise, was there anything that sort of surprised you in the couple of games that you played?] Yeah, just probably more Wanderers. I think Durban, you kind of expect sometimes to be traditionally a bit slower, but I think the turn and bounce that I got at Wanderers towards the end of the spell was quite nice and encouraging to see. Hopefully change the narrative towards spinners at Wanderers. But yeah, I think assessing that accordingly, I thought I had Bjorn Fortuin. Bjorn bowled exceptionally well, and it's probably his first big series for us. And it's so nice to have a front-line spinner on the other end bowling, and even having said that, the part-timers did a really good job in Aiden, and today we saw Tristan come to the party as well.
- Alex Carey | Player of the Match: [On the conditions] Yeah, obviously the guys got off to a good start. Got done that all series, and unfortunately we haven't been able to, I guess, get us to a match-winning score off the back of those. Today, it was nice to get us to, I guess, over 300. And, you know, rain's never a good thing in cricket, but we were ahead of the curve there when it came. So nice way to finish the series. Full credit to South Africa, the way they played the first two games. [How do you prepare yourself?] Well, I know my role in the team, so I'm always catching balls and hitting balls and sometimes playing as a batter. So yeah, unfortunately he (Inglis) went down in that first game. Yeah, hopefully he's got a speedy recovery ahead of him. [How do you feel your preparations could go for the Test series?] Yeah, the guys are excited. Everyone's started to now come in. We've got all the Test players here and we have a short turnaround. We've got a tour match on Saturday starting, hopefully the weather's okay here, which I'm sure it will be, and yeah, we're into it. It's going to be a great series. I know everyone's really keen to watch it, keen to play in it, and yeah, we're looking forward to, I guess, starting our prep as of tomorrow, basically.
- Stats by Shashikant Singh Spin bowling in this ODI series SA: 12 wickets, Avg: 27.91, SR: 33.1, ER: 5.05 AUS: 4 wickets, Avg: 66.75, SR: 57.0, ER: 7.02 South Africa lost their first home ODI game against Australia after winning five succesive matches. Highest win % vs Australia in ODIs 51.3 - South Africa* 42.7 - West Indies 40.9 - England 40.7 - India 36.6 - Sri Lanka South Africa vs Australia, last six ODI bilateral series 2016: SA won 5-0 2018: SA won 2-1 2020: SA won 3-0 2023: SA won 3-2 2025: SA won 2-1 2026: SA won 2-1
- In reply, South Africa were rocked early, losing Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram inside the opening stages. Xavier Bartlett was instrumental with the new ball, providing those crucial breakthroughs. Ryan Rickelton fought hard with a well-made 71, but with little support from the other end, the Proteas were unable to get close to Australia's total before the rain brought the contest to an end. Australia win by 45 runs (DLS method)
- 21:22 Local Time, 19:22 GMT, 00:52 IST: Right then, the rain has been relentless in Potchefstroom, and the third ODI goes Australia's way via the DLS method as we can see handshakes in the dressing room. The visitors produced an impressive batting display earlier in the day, posting a total in excess of 320. Half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey, a valuable 48 from Oliver Peake, along with a few handy contributions down the order, made it a strong collective effort from Australia.
- 21:00 Local Time, 19:00 GMT, 00:30 IST: The rain continues to pelt down in Potchefstroom, and the wait goes on. We’re also starting to lose overs now, which could further impact the game. Under the DLS method, the par score currently stands at 190, leaving South Africa 45 runs short at this stage.
- 20:31 Local Time, 18:31 GMT, 00:01 IST: Covers are coming on! Rain picked up heavily over the last few minutes so the umpires called a pause. Hopefully just a passing shower. DLS par score after 28 overs is 190. Stay tuned for further updates!
- End of over 28 · 5 runs (1 0 1 1 2 0)SA 145/4Corbin Bosch 13(20) · Ryan Rickelton 71(81) · Cooper Connolly 3-0-13-0
- 27.6•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, keeps a tad low on outside off. Corbin Bosch tries to cut and misses. Wasn't far away from missing the off-side
- 27.52Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 2 runs, flatter on the pads, Corbin Bosch tucks it to the right of mid-wicket. The fielder misfields and allows the duo to get back for a brace. Poor effort from the fielder
- 27.41Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, another full delivery outside off, Ryan Rickelton drives it to long-off
- 27.31Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, too full on middle, driven down to long-on
- 27.2•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, blocked to mid-wicket
- 27.11Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton comes down the track and knocks it to the on-side
- End of over 27 · 1 run (0 0 0 0 1 0)SA 140/4Corbin Bosch 10(16) · Ryan Rickelton 69(79) · Pat Cummins 5-0-17-0
- 26.6•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, back of a length delivery well outside off, Corbin Bosch pushes it to the on-side
- 26.51Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, tucked to the on-side
- 26.4•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, another play and a miss. Back of a length outside off, Ryan Rickelton fails to get bat on ball
- 26.3•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Ryan Rickelton pushes it to the off-side
- 26.2•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, swing and a miss. Ryan Rickelton's eyes lit up on the short ball and he swing across the line. Tried to hit too hard and missed the ball
- 26.1•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, punches the back of a length delivery to cover
- End of over 26 · 4 runs (0 1 1 0 1 1)SA 139/4Ryan Rickelton 68(74) · Corbin Bosch 10(15) · Cooper Connolly 2-0-8-0
- 25.61Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, turning into the left-hander, Rickelton tucks it to vacant mid-wicket
- 25.51Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, Bosch flicks it to deep square leg
- 25.4•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, defended off the front foot
- 25.31Cooper Connolly to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, pushed down the ground. Long-on gets across and keeps it down to a single
- 25.21Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Bosch cuts it to sweeper cover
- 25.1•Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, short and wide outside off, cut to covers
- Cooper Connolly [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack
- End of over 25 · 1 run (0 1 0 0 0 0)SA 135/4Ryan Rickelton 66(72) · Corbin Bosch 8(11) · Pat Cummins 4-0-16-0
- 24.6•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Rickelton stands tall and looks to turn it to the on-side. Gets a soft leading edge to the off-side
- 24.5•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, defended to the off-side
- 24.4•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Ryan Rickelton defends it to the off-side
- 24.3•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, slower short delivery on middle, Rickelton drops it right next to him
- 24.21Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, pushed wide of cover for a quick single
- 24.1•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, short delivery that held on the surface tad longer. Bosch mistimes the cut to cover. Renshaw dives to his right and tires to stop, but he couldn't keep the ball in control
- End of over 24 · 7 runs (0 1 1 4 0 1)SA 134/4Corbin Bosch 7(9) · Ryan Rickelton 66(68) · Adam Zampa 6-0-34-2
- 23.61Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, shortish in length on middle, Bosch whips it to deep mid-wicket
- 23.5•Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, no run, Corbin Bosch goes for the sweep. Gets it off the toe-end to the on-side
- 23.44Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, FOUR, short delivery on the pads, Corbin Bosch pulls it along the ground. Rolls his wrists to keep it down and picks the gap behind square on the on-side
- 23.31Adam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, low full toss on leg-stump, Ryan Rickelton gets an inside edge on the whip to deep mid-wicket
- 23.21Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, very full outside off, driven along the ground wide of long-off
- 23.1•Adam Zampa to Corbin Bosch, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler
- End of over 23 · 2 runs (0 1 0 0 0 1)SA 127/4Corbin Bosch 1(4) · Ryan Rickelton 65(67) · Pat Cummins 3-0-15-0
- 22.61Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, short and into the body, Bosch pulls it fine. Short fine leg fielder dives to his right, but couldn't stop it cleanly
- 22.5•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, another bumper from Cummins. Corbin Bosch defends it off the glove to the on-side
- 22.4•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Bosch looks to defend. The ball bounced a tad extra and hits Bosch on the right elbow off the inside edge. He is in pain and the physio is out there to have a look
- 22.3•Pat Cummins to Corbin Bosch, no run, well directed short delivery from Cummins. Bosch had to duck and he does so at the last minute to save himself from getting hit
- 22.21Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover to an off-cutter from Cummins
- 22.1•Pat Cummins to Ryan Rickelton, no run, good length delivery outside off, punched to the off-side
- Pat Cummins [2.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack
- Corbin Bosch, right handed bat, comes to the crease
- End of over 22 · 8 runs (2wd 2 0 0 4 0 W) · 1 wktSA 125/4Tristan Stubbs 14(17) · Ryan Rickelton 64(65) · Adam Zampa 5-0-27-2
- 21.6WAdam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, out Lbw!! Tristan Stubbs departs and with him takes a review. He wasn't sure if he need to take the review, his partner insisted and he went up for it. This was a googly from Zampa. Stubbs fails to pick it up from his hands and is pinged on the pads. The ball sneaks past the inside edge. Hit him low and in front of middle and leg. There was nothing on UltraEdge and the ball tracking showed three reds. South Africa lose a review and are in a spot of bother. Tristan Stubbs lbw b Adam Zampa 14(17) [4s-1]
- Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
- Another review from South Africa. Given out on-field. Looks like the batter just got his hand up for the review in time. This looked plumb, unless he got some bat. Nothing on UltraEdge. Three reds on ball-tracking and South Africa lose a review.
- 21.5•Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, no run, another quicker delivery from Zampa, defended to cover
- 21.44Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR, flatter delivery on the pads, Tristan Stubbs gets a tickle fine. Beats the short fine leg fielder and races away for four
- 21.3•Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, no run, touch shorter on off, Tristan Stubbs mistimes push to the off-side
- 21.2•Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, no run, pushed to point
- 21.12Adam Zampa to Tristan Stubbs, 2 runs, driven hard along the ground to sweeper cover
- 21.12wdAdam Zampa to Ryan Rickelton, 2 wides, full toss down the leg. Ryan Rickelton tries to help it down leg. He fails and the keeper too can't collect it cleanly
- End of over 21 · 4 runs (0 1 1 1 1 0)SA 117/3Tristan Stubbs 8(11) · Ryan Rickelton 64(65) · Mitchell Starc 6-0-33-0
- 20.6•Mitchell Starc to Tristan Stubbs, no run, slower delivery, full and wide of off. Stubbs tries to reach out for the wide delivery and mistimes it to point
- 20.51Mitchell Starc to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, back of a length delivery across the right-hander, punched off the back foot to sweeper cover
- DLS par score for SA at 20 overs: 144/3
- 20.41Mitchell Starc to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, tucked to the on-side
- 20.31Mitchell Starc to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, another drop and run from the batter. Rickelton bunts the back of a length delivery outside off for a single
- 20.21Mitchell Starc to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, quick single. Stubbs drops it wide of cover and calls for the single. His partner responds and they get it with ease
- 20.1•Mitchell Starc to Tristan Stubbs, no run, back of a length delivery angling across the right-hander. Pushed to point
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