Australia closed their innings with a breathtaking 431‑2, a stunning total that placed South Africa under immense pressure from the outset. Opensers Travis Head (142 off 103) and Mitchell Marsh (100 off 106) forged a record 250-run opening stand—Australia’s highest opening partnership against the Proteas Business RecordermintGeo Super.
Into the middle came Cameron Green, unleashing a blistering 118 off 55 balls*, marking his maiden ODI century and the second-fastest ever by an Australian (100 in just 47 balls) India TodayGeo SuperBusiness RecorderNews9live. Alex Carey capped it off with a quickfire 50* off 37 balls, ensuring a star-studded top four Geo SuperNDTV Sports.
South Africa, already having won the series, face the daunting task of chasing 432 in the final match—a total that only one side has ever successfully chased before The GuardianThe Economic TimesSAMAA TV.
