Australia Strikes Back to Avoid ODI Whitewash Ahead of Test Series
Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh hit half-centuries, and Adam Zampa took crucial wickets as rain cut short South Africa’s chase.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Potchefstroom, Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs via the DLS method, preventing a 3-0 series sweep.
- Australia posted 322 for nine after opting to bat, with Carey scoring 74 and Marsh hitting 56, though South Africa had already secured the series with wins in Durban and Johannesburg.
- Xavier Bartlett struck twice early to reduce South Africa to 30-2, while Zampa returned to form with two for 34 from six overs, leaving the hosts at 145 for four when rain stopped play.
- Ryan Rickelton top-scored with an unbeaten 71 off 81 balls, but South Africa remained well behind the required rate when the match was abandoned in the 28th over.
- Both teams now turn their attention to the Test series, with Australia taking confidence from this cohesive batting effort despite having lost the ODI series.
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Australia end ODI series with consolation win over South Africa as Carey, Marsh and Zampa star - The Tribune
Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh struck half-centuries before Adam Zampa returned to form as Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected third ODI at Potchefstroom, denying the hosts a 3-0 series sweep.
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Australia end ODI series with consolation win over South Africa as Carey, Marsh and Zampa star
Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh struck half-centuries before Adam Zampa returned to form as Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected third ODI at Potchefstroom, denying the hosts a 3-0 series sweep.
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