Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI - 乐球体育

• Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)

• Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impresses

Australia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa with Pat Cummins’ encouraging comeback and the return to form of Adam Zampa and Alex Carey inspiring them to a morale-boosting if rain-interrupted win in Potchefstroom.

The final day-nighter was eventually called off under the lights on Wednesday as rain ruined the finale, but Australia could still celebrate a satisfying 45-run (DLS method) victory on a day when they were vastly improved after their capitulation in chases in the first two matches.

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