SA vs AUS 2nd ODI: South Africa beats Australia by 32 runs, clinches 2-0 series lead

Match summary

On 27 September 2026, South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs in the second ODI held at Johannesburg, securing an unassailable 2‑0 lead in the three‑match series. The win followed a 67‑run victory in Durban, leaving Australia needing a win in the final ODI to avoid a clean sweep.

Batting foundations

South Africa batted first and posted 365‑9. David Miller struck 142 off 93 balls for his eighth ODI century, while Temba Bavuma contributed 103 for his sixth hundred in the format. Their partnership set a strong platform on a pitch described as favorable for batting.

Australia’s chase and middle‑order collapse

After winning the toss, Australia chose to chase. Openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head added 130 runs in 17 overs, each scoring 84. Once they were out, the South African spinners tightened their grip. From overs 30 to 40, Australia managed only 35 runs in Johannesburg, a repeat of the pattern seen in Durban. Keshav Maharaj took 2‑54 and Aiden Markram conceded 1‑55. Late resistance came from Xavier Bartlett, who made 50 off 28 balls, but Australia were bowled out for 333 in the final over.

Bowling highlights

For Australia, Jack Edwards, appearing in only his second ODI, claimed 5‑67. Josh Hazlewood finished with 3‑70 and also removed Aiden Markram for a first‑ball duck. South Africa’s Bjorn Fortuin ended with 2‑70.

Series context and looking ahead

The second ODI was also the annual Pink Day fixture, supporting cancer research. Miller wore his mother Jenny’s name on his jersey; she is a breast‑cancer survivor. Australia have not won a bilateral ODI series against South Africa since 2014. The teams will meet again in Potchefstroom on Wednesday for the final ODI, where Australia will aim to avoid a clean sweep.

Search interest in India

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Details are based on reports from Sportstar and The Times of India and may be updated once the official scorecard is released.