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Miller and Bavuma Centuries Seal South Africa’s 32-Run ODI Series Win Over Australia

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of an archival 2005 South Africa–Australia cricket match, with Shaun Pollock bowling toward Michael Hussey at Perth's WACA Ground; context, not the 2026 ODI, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes.

South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second one-day international in Johannesburg on Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead that secured the series. David Miller made a career-best 142 from 93 balls and captain Temba Bavuma scored 103 from 116 as the hosts reached 365 for nine; they added 156 for the fourth wicket. Australia were bowled out for 333 despite 84 each from openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head. Keshav Maharaj took two wickets for 54 runs, while Bjorn Fortuin claimed two for 70.

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