Australia lose ODI series to South Africa

South Africa beat Australia in second ODI as Miller and Bavuma hit centuries.

Sep 27, 2026

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Australia lose ODI series to South Africa

South Africa beat Australia in second ODI as Miller and Bavuma hit centuries.

In brief

South Africa beat Australia in second ODI as Miller and Bavuma hit centuries. Australia suffered ODI series defeat to South Africa after Miller and Bavuma each scored centuries in the second match. Originally reported by Sky Sports.

Australia fall short in ODI series

Australia fall short in ODI series

Australia lost the ODI series to South Africa with one match remaining after being beaten by 32 runs in the second ODI match in Johannesburg.

Miller and Bavuma both hit centuries

David Miller scored 142 off 93 balls and Temba Bavuma hit 103 off 116 balls for South Africa in the second ODI.

Australia's middle order struggles

Australia's middle order added only 62 runs for the loss of four wickets from 191-2 in the 25th over to fall to 253-6.

Australia bowled out for 333

Travis Head hit 84 at the top of the order for Australia but his wicket prompted a middle-order stumble towards defeat

Australia were bowled out for 333 in the final over after Xavier Bartlett scored 50 off 28 runs.

Australia captain Marsh comments

Australia captain Mitch Marsh said they set up innings well but struggled to execute during middle phases.

South Africa's strong performance

South Africa scored 365-9 from 50 overs with Miller's eighth ODI century and Bavuma's sixth.

The key point

Australia suffered ODI series defeat to South Africa after Miller and Bavuma each scored centuries in the second match.

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