Australia Crushes South Africa with Record ODI Total

Australia concluded their one-day international series against South Africa with a record-breaking performance in Mackay, posting their highest-ever total on home soil. The team amassed 431 for 2 before dismissing South Africa for 155, securing a 276-run victory in the third ODI.

Travis Head led the batting effort with 142 runs off 103 balls, while captain Mitchell Marsh added 100 from 106 deliveries. Cameron Green completed the innings with an unbeaten 118 from 47 balls. Alex Carey contributed a steady 50 not out. This marked the first time in ODI history that Australia’s top three all scored centuries in a single innings.

Head and Marsh shared a record opening partnership of 250, surpassing the previous Australian best against South Africa of 170, set by Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist in Durban in 2002. The innings included 18 sixes, the most ever hit by Australia in a home ODI.

South Africa struggled under scoreboard pressure and fell to Australia’s bowling attack. Spinner Cooper Connolly starred, taking five wickets for 22 runs, helping dismiss the visitors in the 25th over.

Reflecting on the performance, Mitchell Marsh described it as “a pretty crazy day, a full performance by the lads,” highlighting the achievement of Australia’s top order and the effectiveness of the bowlers.

Although South Africa had already secured the series 2–1, Australia’s emphatic win ensured the hosts finished on a high note. The record-breaking display demonstrated the depth of Australia’s batting and bowling and provided momentum ahead of upcoming fixtures.

For supporters in Mackay, the match was a day of milestones, showcasing the firepower of Australian cricket at its best. The innings and bowling performance reinforced Australia’s dominance in the limited-overs format and set new benchmarks for future series.

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