Australia avoid ODI whitewash in South Africa with rain-affected victory
Australia defeated South Africa by 45 runs under the DLS method in Potchefstroom on Wednesday to prevent a series sweep.
Match conditions and result
The final day-night match was called off due to rain after delays at the start. Australia secured a morale-boosting win despite the interruption using the DLS method. South Africa reached 145 for four before play stopped.
Key player contributions
Alex Carey scored 74 runs while captain Mitch Marsh added a half-century to the total. Pat Cummins returned as a bowler and contributed with figures of zero for 17. Adam Zampa took two wickets in six overs during his comeback.
Series context
Mitch Marsh retained the captaincy for this third and final ODI against Pat Cummins. The victory stops a potential whitewash after Australia struggled in the first two matches.
2 outlets, different leads
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ABC News Australia
Australia strikes back to avoid ODI whitewash ahead of Test series
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The Guardian
Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI
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