Proteas beat Australia by 32 runs to seal ODI series at Wanderers

South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second one-day international at the Wanderers on Sunday, 27 September, taking an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series. David Miller and captain Temba Bavuma scored centuries as the Proteas posted 365 for nine before dismissing Australia for 333.

Miller made a career-best 142 from 93 balls, hitting nine sixes. Bavuma scored 103 from 116 deliveries, and the pair put on 156 for the fourth wicket after South Africa had slipped to 93 for three. Their innings took the home side well beyond 350 despite Jack Edwards returning five for 67 for Australia.

Australia’s chase began at pace. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head put on 130 for the opening wicket, and both made 84. South Africa then slowed the scoring through spin. Keshav Maharaj took two for 54, while Bjorn Fortuin and Aiden Markram removed the openers.

Xavier Bartlett’s late 50 from 28 balls kept Australia in the contest, but Lizaad Williams bowled him in the final over. Cricket Australia’s match report confirmed the 32-run margin and South Africa’s series lead.

The result follows the Proteas’ 67-run victory in the first ODI in Durban on Thursday. The third and final ODI is scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September, at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. South Africa have already secured the series regardless of that result.