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South Africa Clinch ODI Series With 32-Run Win

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

South Africa Beats Australia

South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in Johannesburg, securing the three-match ODI series.
David Miller scored 142 off 93 balls, hitting 12 fours and nine sixes, his eighth ODI ton.
Temba Bavuma made 103 from 116 balls, his sixth ODI century as captain.
Jack Edwards recorded 5-67, the best Australian bowling figures, as Australia were bowled out for 333.

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Inglis Out Injured

Josh Inglis was ruled out of the remaining ODIs after fracturing his right index finger.
Alex Carey assumed wicket-keeping duties for Australia in the second ODI.
The second ODI coincided with South Africa’s annual Pink Day, featuring shirts bearing breast-cancer survivors’ names.
South Africa made four changes, debuting Duan Jansen with brother Marco and recalling Aiden Markram.
Australia’s pace lineup added Xavier Bartlett while resting Mitchell Starc.

History

Historical Context

On 17 June 1999, Australia and South Africa tied a World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston, sending Australia to the final where they beat Pakistan by eight wickets. The loss reinforced South Africa’s reputation for World Cup near-misses, while Australia began a run of three titles (1999-2007). That legacy frames today’s Miller-Bavuma duel and the ongoing Australia-South Africa rivalry.

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South Africa Beats Australia

South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in Johannesburg, securing the three-match ODI series.
David Miller scored 142 off 93 balls, hitting 12 fours and nine sixes, his eighth ODI ton.
Temba Bavuma made 103 from 116 balls, his sixth ODI century as captain.
Jack Edwards recorded 5-67, the best Australian bowling figures, as Australia were bowled out for 333.

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