South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing 3-match ODI series between South Africa and Australia on 22nd August 2025 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena. The hosts played a clinical brand of cricket and handed Australia yet another loss in this format.
Australia have now won only 1 out of their last 8 ODIs and their batting department hasn’t been able to fire on all cylinders. South Africa took advantage of a shaky Australian lineup and skittled them out for 193 runs in the run-chase.
Batting first, South Africa had posted a competitive total of 277 runs on the board. Matthew Breetzke’s was the cynosure of all eyes as he scored 88 runs in 78 deliveries. His knock was packed with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
Tristan Stubbs too performed well and scored 74 runs. He forged a 89-run partnership with Breetzke in the 2nd SA vs AUS ODI.
The likes of Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett and Marnus Labuschagne were among the wickets for the visitors. Zampa bagged 3 wickets and his scalps included Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs and Nandre Burger.
Australia lost 3 quick wickets in the 2nd SA vs AUS ODI
Losing 3 wickets in the Powerplay is always a sign of extreme danger in ODI cricket. Australia lost the plot in the 2nd ODI and lost the wickets of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne in the first 10 overs.
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green did steady the ship with their resolute and defiant partnership of 67 runs but after Green got out, Australia never really recovered.
Lungi Ngidi tore through the batting department of the Ozzies and bagged 5 wickets. He breathed fire today in the 2nd ODI and helped South Africa flex their dominant muscles in this clash.
