The 3rd ODI of the Australia vs South Africa 2025 series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay turned into a record-breaking day for the hosts. Australia dominated with both bat and ball, registering a 276-run victory, which also became South Africa’s biggest defeat in ODI history.
Match Summary
- Australia: 431/2 (50 overs)
- South Africa: 155 all out (24.5 overs)
👉 Result: Australia won by 276 runs
👉 Series Result: South Africa won 2–1
Australia Batting Performance – 431/2 (50 Overs)
Australia’s innings was a festival of runs. Three batters crossed the three-figure mark, creating a rare record.
- Travis Head – 142 runs (103 balls, 17 fours, 5 sixes)
- Mitchell Marsh – 100 runs (106 balls, 6 fours, 5 sixes)
- Cameron Green – 118* runs (55 balls, 6 fours, 8 sixes, SR 214.54)
- Alex Carey – 50* runs
🔹 Key Partnerships:
- Head & Marsh: 250 runs for the 1st wicket
- Green & Carey: 89* runs for the 3rd wicket in just 8 overs
📊 Stat Attack:
- Australia’s total of 431/2 is their 2nd highest ODI score, just behind their 434/4 vs South Africa in 2006.
- First time three Australian batters scored centuries in the same ODI innings.
- Cameron Green’s 118* is his maiden ODI century and came in only 55 balls – the 2nd fastest century by an Australian in ODIs.
South Africa Batting Performance – 155 All Out (24.5 Overs)
South Africa’s chase collapsed under pressure. None of the batters looked settled against Australia’s disciplined bowling.
- Dewald Brevis – 49 runs (Top scorer)
- Tony de Zorzi – 33 runs
- Rest of the lineup failed to convert starts
📉 Stat Check:
- South Africa’s total of 155 was their lowest ODI score against Australia since 2002.
- They lost all 10 wickets in under 25 overs – a reflection of Australia’s ruthless bowling.
Australia Bowling Performance
- Cooper Connolly – 5/22 (6 overs)
- Sean Abbott – 2 wickets
- Others – supported well to wrap up South Africa’s innings in quick time
📊 Stat Attack:
- Connolly became the first Australian spinner to claim a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODIs.
- His 5/22 is also the best ODI bowling figures by an Australian spinner on home soil.
Records from the Match
- 431/2 – Australia’s second-highest ODI score ever.
- 3 Centuries in an Innings – Head, Marsh, and Green created history.
- Green’s fastest hundred – One of the quickest centuries in Australian ODI history.
- South Africa’s biggest defeat by runs – 276-run margin is their heaviest loss in ODI cricket.
Match Awards
- Player of the Match: Travis Head (142 off 103 balls)
- Player of the Series: Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)
FAQs – Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025
Q1. Who won the 3rd ODI between Australia and South Africa?
👉 Australia won by 276 runs.
Q2. What was Australia’s total in the match?
👉 Australia scored 431/2 in 50 overs.
Q3. Who were the century scorers for Australia?
👉 Travis Head (142), Mitchell Marsh (100), and Cameron Green (118*).
Q4. How fast was Cameron Green’s century?
👉 Cameron Green reached his century in just 55 balls.
Q5. Who scored the most runs for South Africa?
👉 Dewald Brevis with 49 runs.
Q6. Who took the most wickets in the 3rd ODI?
👉 Cooper Connolly with 5/22.
Q7. What is Australia’s second-highest ODI score?
👉 431/2 vs South Africa in this match is their 2nd highest ever.
Q8. What was the margin of victory for Australia?
👉 Australia won by 276 runs, their biggest ever against South Africa.
Q9. Who was Player of the Match?
👉 Travis Head for his 142 runs.
Q10. Who won the ODI series?
👉 South Africa won the series 2–1, despite losing the final ODI.
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