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Australia Avoids Clean Sweep, Shows Strength in 'Do or Die' Match Against South Africa
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News18•01-10-2026, 06:42
Australia Avoids Clean Sweep, Shows Strength in 'Do or Die' Match Against South Africa
- •Australia secured a 45-run victory over South Africa in the final ODI, narrowly escaping a clean sweep.
- •The rain-affected match saw Australia win by the Duckworth-Lewis method, boosting their confidence.
- •Mitch Marsh (56) and Alex Carey (74) scored crucial half-centuries, with Ollie Peak adding 48 runs.
- •Corbin Bosch took four wickets for South Africa, but Australia posted a formidable total of 322 runs.
- •Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa took two wickets each, restricting South Africa to 145/4 before rain halted play.
Key Questions Answered
Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs using the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected match after posting a massive total of 322-9.
Mitch Marsh led from the front with 56 runs off 42 balls, while Alex Carey anchored the innings with a brilliant 74 runs off 88 balls.
South Africa made four major changes to their team, resting regular captain Temba Bavuma and Player of the Series Keshav Maharaj while appointing Aiden Markram as captain.
