BREAKING: Proteas hold off Aussie chase to claim series on Pink Day

The Proteas defended their total of 365/9 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, bowling out Australia to seal the series with a game to spare.

Earlier, captain Temba Bavuma anchored the home side’s innings with a composed 103 off 116 balls before David Miller launched an extraordinary assault on the Australian attack. Miller blasted nine sixes and 12 fours in a blistering 142 from 93 deliveries. Australian debutant Jack Edwards slowed the late momentum, finishing with 5/67.Australia started their chase briskly. Mitchell Marsh struck 84 off 53 balls and Travis Head added 64, but the Proteas’ attack broke key partnerships to derail the visitors’ run chase and secure a comfortable victory.