Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates:
Australia finally roared back to form in spectacular fashion as Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green slammed centuries, powering the hosts to a mammoth 431/2 in 50 overs.
Earlier, skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bat first — a decision that paid off handsomely. The Australian batting line-up, often under fire for its inconsistency since the retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, finally delivered big.
It’s been a rough ride for the Aussies lately. They’ve struggled to chase down targets, with South Africa winning the first two matches comfortably — by 98 runs and 84 runs. The last time Australia actually won a bilateral ODI series was way back in September 2024 against England. Since then, they’ve lost to Pakistan (Nov 2024) and Sri Lanka (Feb 2025). To make matters worse, the reigning ODI World Cup champions didn’t even make it to the Champions Trophy final, crashing out in the Super 8 stage.
🏏 Ball-by-Ball Live Updates: AUS vs SA 3rd ODI
End of Innings – AUS 431/2 (50 overs): What a show! Centuries from Head (142), Marsh (124*) and Green (118*) light up the innings. South Africa face a mountain to climb.
Over 48.6 – AUS 420/2: Green smashes a six straight down the ground! The Aussies are looking unstoppable.
Over 45.4 – AUS 390/2: Marsh brings up his century with a glorious cover drive. Captain’s knock!
Over 42.1 – AUS 350/2: Green raises his bat for a hundred! The crowd is on its feet.
Over 35.6 – AUS 300/2: Travis Head departs after a scintillating 142. Huge applause as he walks back.
Over 25.5 – AUS 250/1: Head and Marsh tearing the attack apart. South Africa look clueless.
Over 20.2 – AUS 200/1: Head brings up his ton in style with a pull shot for four!
Over 10.6 – AUS 90/1: Labuschagne falls cheaply, but Australia’s scoring rate stays sky-high.
Over 5.4 – AUS 50/0: What a start! Head and Marsh already punishing the bowlers.
Toss Update: Marsh won the toss and opted to bat first.
Playing XIs
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
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