SA vs AUS 2nd ODI: David Miller, Temba Bavuma tons help South Africa take unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia
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newspoint|01-10-2026
David Miller and Temba Bavuma hit centuries as South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second ODI on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Miller smashed 142 off 93 balls for his eighth ODI century, while Bavuma made 103 for his sixth hundred in the format. Their knocks helped South Africa post 365-9.
Australia's Jack Edwards, playing only his second ODI, took 5-67, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 3-70. Hazlewood had also dismissed Aiden Markram for a first-ball duck.
Australia falter after strong startAustralia again chose to chase after winning the toss but were bowled out for 333 in the final over.
Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave Australia a strong start, putting together 130 runs in 17 overs. Marsh made 84, while Head also scored 84.
But South Africa's spinners changed the game in the middle overs. Keshav Maharaj took 2-54 and Markram picked up 1-55 as Bavuma made full use of his 30 overs of spin.
Xavier Bartlett provided some late resistance with 50 off 28 balls, including 19 runs from Bjorn Fortuin's final over. Fortuin finished with 2-70.
South Africa seal seriesThe result followed South Africa's 67-run win in the first ODI in Durban and gave them the series with one match still to play.
The second ODI was also the annual Pink Day fixture, which raises money for cancer research and treatment. Miller wore his mother Jenny's name on the back of his jersey. She is a breast cancer survivor.
Australia have not won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa since 2014. The visitors will now look to avoid a clean sweep when the teams meet in the final ODI on Wednesday.
Australia have not won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa since 2014. The visitors will now look to avoid a clean sweep when the teams meet in the final ODI on Wednesday.
Miller smashed 142 off 93 balls for his eighth ODI century, while Bavuma made 103 for his sixth hundred in the format. Their knocks helped South Africa post 365-9.
Australia's Jack Edwards, playing only his second ODI, took 5-67, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 3-70. Hazlewood had also dismissed Aiden Markram for a first-ball duck.
Australia falter after strong startAustralia again chose to chase after winning the toss but were bowled out for 333 in the final over.
Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave Australia a strong start, putting together 130 runs in 17 overs. Marsh made 84, while Head also scored 84.
But South Africa's spinners changed the game in the middle overs. Keshav Maharaj took 2-54 and Markram picked up 1-55 as Bavuma made full use of his 30 overs of spin.
Xavier Bartlett provided some late resistance with 50 off 28 balls, including 19 runs from Bjorn Fortuin's final over. Fortuin finished with 2-70.
South Africa seal seriesThe result followed South Africa's 67-run win in the first ODI in Durban and gave them the series with one match still to play.
The second ODI was also the annual Pink Day fixture, which raises money for cancer research and treatment. Miller wore his mother Jenny's name on the back of his jersey. She is a breast cancer survivor.
Australia have not won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa since 2014. The visitors will now look to avoid a clean sweep when the teams meet in the final ODI on Wednesday.
Australia have not won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa since 2014. The visitors will now look to avoid a clean sweep when the teams meet in the final ODI on Wednesday.
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