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Australia clinches ODI win via DLS method
1 Oct
Summary
- Australia won the final ODI by 45 runs using the DLS method.
- Rain interrupted South Africa's chase at 145/4.
- Ryan Rickelton scored an unbeaten 71 for South Africa.
Australia secured a 45-run victory in the third ODI against South Africa, played in Potchefstroom. The match commenced late due to a wet outfield, and play was ultimately curtailed to 28 overs during South Africa's chase. Australia had posted a total of 322/9 in their 50 overs.
In pursuit of the target, South Africa reached 145/4 when rain interrupted play, leading to the DLS method deciding the outcome. Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 71 off 81 balls, a knock that included five fours and two sixes. His efforts, however, were not enough to secure a win for the home side.
The Proteas' chase faced early setbacks with Quinton de Kock dismissed for a duck and Aiden Markram falling leg before wicket. Rickelton built partnerships with Matthew Breetzke and later added two more significant stands before the weather intervened, concluding the series with an Australian victory.
