Australia beat South Africa in rain-affected third ODI

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:10 · Archive

Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs in the third ODI, avoiding a series whitewash.

Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs in the third ODI in Potchefstroom, avoiding a series whitewash. The match was rain-interrupted and decided using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

Australia scored 322 for nine in their innings, with Alex Carey and Marsh both hitting half-centuries. Adam Zampa also impressed for Australia. Pat Cummins made an encouraging comeback for the touring side.

The final match was eventually called off under the lights on Wednesday as rain affected the conclusion of the day-nighter. Despite the weather disruptions, Australia's performance represented a significant improvement for the team as they prepare for the upcoming Test series.

How it is being reported

• Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODIThird ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS) Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impresses 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. The final day-nighter was eventually called off under the lights on Wednesday as rain ruined the finale, but Australia could still celebrate a satisfying 45-run (DLS method) victory on a day when they were vastly improved after…Guardian Sport · 30 Sept, 22:40
• Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs in third ODIHighlights of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.Sky Sports · 30 Sept, 22:25
• Australia strikes back to avoid ODI whitewash ahead of Test seriesAustralia avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa, with Pat Cummins's encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom.ABC News Australia · 30 Sept, 21:56

In this story: Australia · South Africa · Pat Cummins · Adam Zampa · Alex Carey · Potchefstroom

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