Welcome to our live coverage of the 2nd ODI between Australia and South Africa! After an exciting opening clash, all eyes now turn to this contest as both teams look to grab the momentum in the series. Australia, with their powerful batting lineup and depth in pace attack, will be aiming to put pressure on the hosts right from the start and bounce back to level the series 1-1.
Meanwhile, South Africa will be eager to keep the momentum going after winning the first ODI and show their fighting spirit at home, banking on their top-order firepower and explosive bowling unit. Conditions here promise a competitive game, with the pitch likely to offer something for both batters and bowlers. Will South Africa extend their lead, or can Australia level things up and keep the series alive? Stay tuned as we bring you updates, scores, analysis, and key moments from what promises to be a thrilling ODI encounter.
The South African side has won the toss and opted to bat first. They batted steadily and posted 277 runs in 49.1 overs. Australian side needed to chase 278 to win the match. Australia could manage only 193 runs.
South Africa won beating Australia by 84 runs and leads the series by 1-1
-SA won by 84 runs, beating Australia
-Australia got all out on just 193 against South Africa’s total of 277
Lungi Ngidi took 5 wickets.
Adam Zampa c sub b Ngidi
5-wicket haul for Lungi Ngidi
2 runs
0-2-0-0-0-W
-Adam Zampa 2(2)
Muthusamy 2/30 (8.0)
Nathan Ellis st Ryan Rickelton b Muthusamy 3(7)
3 runs
W-1-0-W-2-0
-Adam Zampa 2(2)
-Nathan Ellis 1(1)
Ngidi 4/38 (8.0)