Temba Bavuma, David Miller centuries power South Africa to series-clinching Pink ODI win over Australia
Sensational centuries from Temba Bavuma and David Miller propelled South Africa to a commanding total and an unassailable series lead over Australia in the Pink ODI at the Wanderers.
In a thrilling Pink Day ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, the Proteas led by centurion performances from David Miller and Temba Bavuma, supported by their formidable bowlers, secured a 32-run victory over Australia. This win marked a series triumph for the hosts following their opening 67-run victory in Durban on Thursday. The final ODI is scheduled for Wednesday at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.
Miller demonstrated his batting prowess with nine fours and 12 sixes, scoring an impressive 142 off just 93 balls. Bavuma added 103 off 116 balls, contributing a crucial 10×4 and 2×6. Together, they propelled the Proteas to a formidable total of 365/9 in their 50 overs.
In response, Australia's openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head scored 84 each, but their efforts were overshadowed as the Proteas bowlers held their ground. Proteas spinners Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, and Marco Jansen played pivotal roles in early dismissals, restricting Australia to 365/9.
Bavuma, acknowledging the Proteas' strong all-round performance, said, "It was another good all-round team performance. It started with the bat, it was a bit tricky up front, but we managed to handle that challenge and got ourselves to that total, with an unbelievable innings from David. Then the bowlers as well, they held their nerve. We knew they would put us under pressure up front, but we understood that a couple of wickets would put them on the back foot."
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