Australia has been a force to be reckoned with and ravaged South Africa up to the third One-Day International in Potchefstroom, despite the absence of many of the game’s top players.
South Africa lost the first two ODIs as well, adding to their 3-0 loss in the T20I series. The Proteas hitters displayed exceptional cricket during the game, scoring 338 runs in just 50 overs.
Quinton de Kock scored 82 runs, while captain Aiden Markram scored 102*. When Marco Jansen struck 32* runs towards the conclusion of the innings off just 16 deliveries, South Africa was in control at the midway point. With the ball, they maintained their momentum as Gerald Coetzee took four wickets, Tabraiz Shamsi took two, and Keshav Maharaj took two. South Africa defeated its opponent Australia by 111 runs and took the series back in hand because to their outstanding performances.
Meanwhile, Proteas captain Markram said he was glad to end the losing trend after the victory. He said that this victory will give the guys some much-needed momentum because they have displayed outstanding spirit throughout the difficult times.
There is much relief. We take pride in being a competitive nation,” Markram remarked following the ODI on Tuesday. Both the cricketer and the human are impacted by struggle. Letting the citizens of our nation down is not good. The fact that we have the spirit to turn things around in a game that must be won is also a huge plus for us, according to Markram, who was quoted by The South African.
It means a lot to us. You have the chance to motivate others. It means a lot if we can accomplish it. Take a look at the Boks; what they have accomplished is wonderful and inspiring. Everything we accomplish is worthwhile if we can somewhat improve people’s lives, according to Markram.
The fourth and fifth one-day international matches in the series will be held on September 15 and 17, respectively.
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