South Africa Secure Fifth Consecutive ODI Series Win Over Australia

South Africa secured a commanding 84-run victory over Australia in the second ODI of their three-match series in Mackay, clinching the series 2-0 with one match remaining. The Proteas posted a total of 277 runs, buoyed by half-centuries from Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74), continuing Breetzke’s remarkable streak of four consecutive 50-plus scores early in his ODI career. In response, Australia struggled with their batting, collapsing for 193 runs, marking the fourth consecutive home ODI where they were dismissed for under 200, with Josh Inglis providing some resistance with 87 runs. South Africa’s bowling was led by Lungi Ngidi, whose five-wicket haul (5/42) decisively dismantled Australia’s lineup, supported by Nandre Burger and Senuran Muthusamy’s disciplined spells. The victory extends South Africa’s dominance over Australia in ODI cricket, as they have now won eight of the last 10 bilateral series and five consecutive series against them. Australia’s ongoing batting struggles and South Africa’s all-round performance highlighted the Proteas’ superiority in the rivalry.