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  "id": 10251579,
  "title": "Superb South Africa seal series win over Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/superb-south-africa-seal-series-win-over-australia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cqy8zlxe04l9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling ODI victory, South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs in Johannesburg, securing the series with a game to spare. Miller and Bavuma delivered match-winning centuries, leading an impressive comeback. Miller smashed 142 off 93 balls, while Bavuma contributed 103 off 116 balls, the pair adding 156 runs for the fourth wicket. South Africa posted a formidable total of 365-9, overcoming early losses with key contributions from Temba Bavuma and David Miller. Australia, struggling with Nathan Ellis's side strain, managed just 333 runs, falling short by 32 runs. All-rounder Xavier Bartlett provided a late spark with a 26-ball fifty, but Australia couldn't chase down the target. The series finale is set for Wednesday at Potchefstroom, followed by three Tests.",
  "summary": "South Africa won the second ODI against Australia by 32 runs in Johannesburg. The team's victory was set up by centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma, according to BBC Sport.\n\nAustralia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to field, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press.\n\nThe win sealed a series victory for South Africa.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/defenders-score-first-goals-as-south-africa-edge-guinea",
        "published": "2026-09-27T01:11:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "South Africa make four changes, Australia opt to bowl without Cummins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/south-africa-make-four-changes-australia-opt-to-bowl-without-cummins",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:56:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "11-man Australia hangs on to upset South Africa 42-38 in extraordinary rugby test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/11-man-australia-hangs-on-to-upset-south-africa-42-38-in",
        "published": "2026-09-27T12:09:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/four-men-down-but-australia-still-beat-south-africa",
        "published": "2026-09-27T12:19:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Australia hold on to beat South Africa with 11 men in Perth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/australia-hold-on-to-beat-south-africa-with-11-men-in-perth",
        "published": "2026-09-27T12:32:14.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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