South Africa continued their stranglehold over Australia in one-day internationals, clinching their fifth successive bilateral ODI sequence win with a commanding efficiency in Mackay on Friday. The Proteas defended 277 to safe victory by 84 runs within the second ODI, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The triumph extends South Africa’s dominance within the rivalry, with the Proteas now having gained eight of the final 10 bilateral ODI sequence towards Australia, together with every of the final 5 (2016, 2018, 2019, 2023 and now 2025). They’ve additionally taken 17 of the final 21 accomplished ODIs between the 2 groups.
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Is South Africa now the dominant workforce in ODIs towards Australia?
Australia’s batting woes as soon as once more proved expensive. Chasing 278, they folded for simply 193, marking the fourth consecutive time they’ve been dismissed for beneath 200 in dwelling ODIs. Remarkably, three of these 4 collapses have come towards South Africa. Other than Josh Inglis, who struck a combating half-century (87 off 74), the remainder of the Australian batting line-up faltered towards disciplined bowling from Lungi Ngidi (5/42) and Nandre Burger (2/23). Ngidi, who claimed a five-wicket haul, was all smiles on the finish, with Inglis’ dismissal proving the ultimate nail within the coffin.South Africa’s innings was arrange by Matthew Breetzke (88 off 78) and Tristan Stubbs (74), who added essential partnerships after early wickets. Breetzke, persevering with his dream begin to worldwide cricket, struck eight fours and two sixes in his knock, making it 4 successive 50-plus scores in his first 4 ODIs. Stubbs supplied stability within the center overs earlier than Adam Zampa (3/63) pegged again the guests. The Proteas have been ultimately bowled out for 277 in 49.1 overs.Australia’s reply started poorly, with Burger and Ngidi hanging early to dismiss Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. Cameron Inexperienced (35) added some resistance alongside Inglis, however Senuran Muthusamy broke that stand, leaving the hosts in deeper hassle. Dropped catches didn’t value South Africa a lot, as they wrapped up the sport comfortably.For Australia, the defeat continues a worrying development. They’ve now misplaced seven of their final eight ODIs, with their solely win in that interval coming towards England through the Champions Trophy earlier this 12 months.South Africa, in the meantime, have made a behavior of outplaying their fierce rivals, and this fifth consecutive ODI sequence win firmly underlines their supremacy within the contest.