Australia vs South Africa, Live Score and Commentary, AUS vs SA, 24 August, 2025
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Great Barrier Reef Arena
431/2 (50 ov)
155/10 (24.5 ov)
Australia won by 276 runs
Recent
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwena Maphaka | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Senuran Muthusamy | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Adam Zampa | 4.5 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 6.41 |
| Cooper Connolly | 6 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 3.67 |
Australia won by 276 runs
Australia vs South Africa, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (AUS won by 276 runs) | 3rd ODI | 24 Aug 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 84 runs) | 2nd ODI | 22 Aug 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 98 runs) | 1st ODI | 19 Aug 2025 |
| South Africa (AUS won by 2 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 16 Aug 2025 |
| South Africa (SA won by 53 runs) | 2nd T20I | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (AUS won by 276 runs) | 3rd ODI | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Australia (SA won by 84 runs) | 2nd ODI | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Australia (SA won by 98 runs) | 1st ODI | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Australia (AUS won by 2 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Australia (SA won by 53 runs) | 2nd T20I | 12 Aug 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 1 run (1 ov): Kwena Maphaka: 0 (5), Senuran Muthusamy: 0 (1)
- Last Bat: Kwena Maphaka 0(5) - c T Head b A Zampa Adam Zampa
- Fall of Wickets: 11 - 1 Aiden Markram, 31 - 2 Ryan Rickelton, 39 - 3 Temba Bavuma, 50 - 4 Tristan Stubbs, 107 - 5 Tony de Zorzi, 124 - 6 Dewald Brevis, 135 - 7 Wiaan Mulder, 145 - 8 Corbin Bosch, 154 - 9 Keshav Maharaj, 155 - 10 Kwena Maphaka
- Reviews Remaining: South Africa - 2 of 2, Australia - 1 of 2
- Toss: Australia elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: Australia vs South Africa
- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena
- City: Mackay
- Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Sam Nogajski (Australia), Richard Illingworth (England, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Nathan Ellis to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, Corbin Bosch hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Keshav Maharaj with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Nathan Ellis to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
End of over 21 (8 runs)
Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, 1 run, Cooper Connolly delivers arm ball at good length, Corbin Bosch hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Corbin Bosch to just 1 run.
Cooper Connolly to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Cooper Connolly delivers off break ball at good length, Keshav Maharaj goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Keshav Maharaj to just 1 run.
Corbin Bosch c M Labuschagne b C Connolly 17 (15) Cooper Connolly to Corbin Bosch, no run, c M Labuschagne b C Connolly, Caught out !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Corbin Bosch hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Marnus Labuschagne, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Corbin Bosch is out.
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, 2 runs, Senuran Muthusamy goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 2 runs.
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, 1 run, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
End of over 22 (9 runs)
Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Senuran Muthusamy goes back, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy, 1 run, Senuran Muthusamy goes back to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Adam Zampa to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj goes back, dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Adam Zampa to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj goes back, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Adam Zampa to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 23 (1 runs)
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Cooper Connolly to Senuran Muthusamy, 1 run, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
Cooper Connolly to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Keshav Maharaj st J Inglis b C Connolly 2 (13) Cooper Connolly to Keshav Maharaj, no run, st J Inglis b C Connolly, Stumped out !! off break ball, good length on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj goes forward, tries to slam it, but Keshav Maharaj fails to make contact with the ball, and Josh Inglis completes the stumping to send Keshav Maharaj back to the dressing room.
Cooper Connolly to Kwena Maphaka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 24 (1 runs)
Adam Zampa to Senuran Muthusamy, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Senuran Muthusamy hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Adam Zampa to Kwena Maphaka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Adam Zampa to Kwena Maphaka, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Adam Zampa to Kwena Maphaka, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Kwena Maphaka c T Head b A Zampa 0 (5) Adam Zampa to Kwena Maphaka, no run, c T Head b A Zampa, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting reverse sweep towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Travis Head, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kwena Maphaka.