Sports8/22/2025•The Guardian
Australia beaten again as South Africa clinch ODI series with 84-run win
South Africa defeated Australia by 84 runs in the second One-Day International (ODI) match, clinching the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. The Proteas scored 277 runs, with Australia failing to chase the target and being dismissed for 193 runs. Despite a notable knock by Josh Inglis, Australia's batting performance was subpar, highlighting the impact of the recent retirements of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell from the 50-over format. The loss marks Australia's seventh defeat in their last eight ODI matches, putting the team's form in the format under scrutiny.
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