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In a day-night encounter at Senwes Park, South Africa managed to turn the tables on Australia, securing a convincing win in the 3rd ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023. The match was marked by stellar performances from both sides, but ultimately it was South Africa’s day.
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 restricti🍸ng 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 b༺y 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 nꦚext match, scheduled for Friday, September 15, at SuperSport Par🌠k 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 haveᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ resulted in a ser🍃ies that is well and truly alive
2-1 to the Aussies as we move on to two high scoring venues in Sup☂erSport Park and the Wanderers this weeke൩nd
— Werner (@Werries_)
Aiden Markram's second ODI century was a good one!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
2nd ODI 💯 of his career and 2nd of the year!
🔥 Aiden Markram, you beauty🔥
SA finish on 338-6
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
PROTEAS STILL IN THE SERIES 🇿🇦
JB Marks Oval is buzzing after a massive victory for the Proteas 🇿🇦inspired by Aiden Markram's and Gerald Coetzee's 4 wickets 😅
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
Speed show at Senwes Park 🥳
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20)
Aiden Markram smꦦashes his 2nd ton in ODI cricket
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Aidy you beauty!
Aiden Markram brings up his 2️⃣nd ODI Century, and it couldn't have come at a better time for South Africa 💥
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC)
Hundred by Aiden Markram in 74 balls!
What an innings by Markram – his 2nd ODI century and one of his best knocks with the series on the line.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
South Africa stay alive iไn the series with an impressive win ⚡
— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin)
There's no coming back from this position 🫢
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
