South Africa’s Dominant Batting Display
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa put up an imposing total of 338/6 in their 50 overs. Aiden Markram was the star of the innings, notching up a scintillating century with 102 runs off just 74 deliveries, including 9 fours and 4 sixes. Quinton de Kock also played a crucial role, contributing 82 runs, while Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks chipped in with valuable contributions.
Australia’s bowlers had a tough day, with part-time Travis Head being the most successful, picking up two wickets. Therefore, they struggled to contain the South African batters.
Australia’s Spirited Response
Chasing a target of 339 runs, Australia started strongly, thanks to a brilliant innings by David Warner. He scored 78 runs off 56 balls, striking 10 fours and three sixes. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh provided support with scores of 38 and 29, respectively. However, once the top-order batsmen were dismissed, Australia’s innings began to crumble.
South Africa’s bowlers, led by Gerald Coetzee, who claimed four crucial wickets, made life difficult for the Australian batsmen. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj also played pivotal roles in restricting the Australian run chase.
Player of the Match
Aiden Markram’s outstanding all-round performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
Result
South Africa restricted Australia to 227 (34.3 overs) and won the match by 111 runs. With this convincing win, the Proteas also managed to keep their hopes alive in the series, now trailing 2-1. Australia had previously won the first two ODIs.
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Cricket fans can look forward to the next match, scheduled for Friday, September 15, at SuperSport Park in Centurion, where South Africa will aim to level the series, and Australia will seek to secure it.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
STOP THE PRESS!
The Proteas have won a match
Brilliant bowling by our spin twins and lucky moments have resulted in a series that is well and truly alive
2-1 to the Aussies as we move on to two high scoring venues in SuperSport Park and the Wanderers this weekend#SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/eHgqT2vSfh
— Werner (@Werries_) September 12, 2023
2nd ODIof his career and 2nd of the year!
Aiden Markram, you beauty
SA finish on 338-6#SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/dl0f6NmjKb
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) September 12, 2023
PROTEAS STILL IN THE SERIES
JB Marks Oval is buzzing after a massive victory for the Proteasinspired by Aiden Markram's and Gerald Coetzee's 4 wickets
#SAvAus #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/MHFLeqDgx1
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 12, 2023
Speed show at Senwes Park#SAvAUS #WhistleForJoburg pic.twitter.com/8IFowu0KNX
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) September 12, 2023
Aidy you beauty!
Aiden Markram brings up hisnd ODI Century, and it couldn't have come at a better time for South Africa
pic.twitter.com/yGKynlB88F
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) September 12, 2023
South Africa stay alive in the series with an impressive win#SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/V9XQJYadi4
— Helvin Cardoz(@CardozHelvin) September 13, 2023
There's no coming back from this position#SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/Dh3C1NWWnU
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 12, 2023
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