Australia Avoids Series Sweep with Rain-Affected Win Over South Africa in Third ODI
Australia secured a 45-run victory by the DLS method against South Africa in the rain-affected third ODI in Potchefstroom, denying the hosts a series sweep. Key performances included half-centuries from wicketkeeper Alex Carey, captain Mitch Marsh, and Ollie Peake, helping Australia post 322-9. South Africa struggled against strong Australian bowling, with Adam Zampa and Xavier Bartlett taking important wickets. Pat Cummins made a positive comeback as a bowler, boosting the Australian side ahead of the upcoming Test series. Despite rain interruptions, Australia's improved performance marked a morale-boosting end to the ODI series.