Head , Marsh & Green demolish South Africa in 3rd ODI in a consolation win , Proteas win series 2-1

 



Australia ended the ODI series against South Africa on a high, registering a crushing 276-run victory in the third and final match at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Despite the emphatic win, South Africa took the series 2-1 after triumphing in the first two ODIs.

Australia, opting to bat first, delivered a batting masterclass. Openers Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh tore into the South African attack with a 250-run stand, setting the tone for a record-breaking total. Head’s blistering 142 off 103 balls was complemented by Marsh’s composed 100 off 106 deliveries. The highlight of the innings came from Cameron Green, who smashed an unbeaten 118 from just 56 balls, racing to a 47-ball century. His breathtaking  innings was studded with several powerfully hit sixes . Carey scored a quickfire 50 not out . Australia finished with 431 for 2 in their 50 overs, their highest-ever ODI total on home soil.

South Africa’s chase never gained momentum under the scoreboard pressure. Australian pacers Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott struck early blows, reducing the visitors to a precarious position. Cooper Connolly then ran through the middle and lower order, claiming a sensational maiden ODI five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 22. South Africa was bowled out for just 155 in 25 overs, with Dewald Brevis (49) and Tony de Zorzi (33) providing brief resistance. Brevis looked in ominous touch , smacking several boundaries in his blistering innings.

The bowling effort perfectly matched Australia’s batting brilliance. Bartlett and Abbott provided the early breakthroughs, while Adam Zampa chipped in with the final wicket to seal the demolition. For South Africa, spinner Keshav Maharaj stood out across the series and was rightfully named Player of the Series.

After the match, South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma collected the series trophy, while Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh hailed his side’s dominating display, calling it “a crazy day” and a much-needed win to avoid a whitewash.

The game will be remembered for its sheer dominance—three Australian centuries, a massive opening partnership, and Connolly’s five-wicket haul—all of which capped off a thrilling series and gave the Mackay crowd a spectacle to cherish.



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