Miller and Bavuma centuries clinch the ODI series against Australia
South Africa won the first two one-day internationals at home, a year before they co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
By SitesNG Sports Desk · · 2 min read
South Africa have beaten Australia in another one-day series. After a 67-run win in Durban, the Proteas won by 32 runs at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday 27 September 2026 to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead, their sixth ODI series win in a row against Australia since 2016-17.
Miller's masterclass
David Miller, 37, hit 142 off 93 balls with 12 fours and 9 sixes, his eighth ODI hundred and fourth against Australia. Captain Temba Bavuma made 103, and the pair added 156 for the fourth wicket as South Africa reached 365 for 9. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head both made 84 in reply, but Australia were bowled out for 333.
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“An unbelievable performance by David, then the bowlers did well.”
Temba Bavuma
Breetzke and Maharaj set the tone
In the first match at Kingsmead on 24 September, Matthew Breetzke scored 112, his second ODI century, and Marco Jansen 75 as South Africa made 297 for 8. Keshav Maharaj then took 4 for 20 and Jansen held four catches as Australia were bowled out for 230.
| Match | Venue | Result | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI, 24 Sep | Kingsmead, Durban | SA won by 67 runs | Breetzke 112, Jansen 75, Maharaj 4-20 |
| 2nd ODI, 27 Sep | Wanderers, Johannesburg | SA won by 32 runs | Miller 142, Bavuma 103 |
| 3rd ODI, 30 Sep | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | In progress at the time of writing |
Looking ahead to 2027
The series is valuable preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which South Africa co-host with Zimbabwe and Namibia in late 2027. Breetzke said Australia's attack made him work hard: "With a bowling attack like that I really had to dig deep."
There was more African cricket news in the Caribbean, where Zimbabwe's women bowled West Indies out for 139, with Nyasha Gwanzura taking 4 for 33, and chased the target to level the series 1-1.
Australia's tour continues with three Tests. Elsewhere, Zimbabwe's women beat West Indies in an ODI for the first time. Cricket is also growing in Nigeria: read about the Nigeria cricket teams.
Reporting by the SitesNG Sports Desk, based on reports from Dawn / AFP, Sky Sports, Fox Sports, Daily Maverick. Published 27 September 2026 in the African Sports News weekly edition of 30 September 2026.
