{
  "id": 10623388,
  "title": "Proteas set to ring the changes for final ODI against Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/proteas-set-to-ring-the-changes-for-final-odi-against-australia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas-to-ring-changes-final-odi-australia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Proteas are preparing to make significant roster adjustments for their third and final one-day international (ODI) against Australia at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. The team secured the three-match series with a 32-run victory in the second ODI at the Wanderers on Sunday. This win follows their 67-run triumph in the opening match in Durban earlier last week. Coach Shukri Conrad expects fans to brace themselves for a team that will be \"very different\" compared to the previous two games. \"I am thrilled that we are two-zip up going into the third ODI,\" Conrad stated, adding that the changes are aimed at testing the team's depth. The Proteas coach emphasized that the upcoming summer of cricket, including matches against Bangladesh, England, and Australia, would be crucial for the team's preparation ahead of the ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia next year. Middle-order batter David Miller, named Player of the Match in the second ODI, expressed optimism about the team's depth and performance. He highlighted that the summer would provide valuable experience against top-tier opposition and affirm the squad's readiness for the upcoming tournament. Miller also noted the presence of emerging talents in the squad, indicating a healthy and growing roster.",
  "summary": "Having taken an unassailable lead in the ODI series, the Proteas may look to test their depth by bringing in some youngsters for the third game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Proteas want to be ‘smart’ about Kagiso Rabada’s return ahead of Australia Tests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/proteas-want-to-be-smart-about-kagiso-rabadas-return-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}