South Africa have already sealed the series 2–0 after two dominant performances, leaving Australia playing only for pride in the final ODI at Mackay. We look at Sundays match from a betting angle.
Series Status
South Africa head into the third and final ODI with the series already secured at 2–0, thanks to commanding wins in Cairns (by 98 runs) and Mackay (by 84 runs).
Key Contributions So Far
South Africa
- Keshav Maharaj – Player of the Match in the 1st ODI with a stunning 5/33, dismantling Australia’s middle order and showing his value as a strike option in the middle overs.
- Lungi Ngidi – Produced a match-winning spell in the 2nd ODI, finishing with 5/42, ripping through Australia’s lower order and sealing the series.
- Top-order batting
- Aiden Markram (82 in Cairns) and Temba Bavuma (65 in Cairns) provided the platform in game one.
- Matthew Breetzke has been the standout batter, with 57 in the 1st ODI and a brilliant 88 in the 2nd ODI
- Tristan Stubbs (74 in Mackay) added depth with a composed knock in the middle overs, a much needed innings from a man under pressure.
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh – The captain has been the lone bright spot with the bat, scoring 88 in the 1st ODI, though his dismissal in both matches triggered collapses.
- Josh Inglis – Played a fighting knock of 87 off 74 balls in the 2nd ODI, keeping Australia in contention before Ngidi’s burst ended the chase.
- Bowling struggles – While Travis Head chipped in with 4 wickets in Cairns, Australia’s attack has largely been outplayed, conceding nearly 300 in both matches.
Betting: Winner [Incl. Super Over] – click here to bet
- Australia – 1.55
- South Africa – 2.50
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Suggested Bets
Matthew Breetzke Over 23.5 Runs @ 1.85
He’s been South Africa’s most consistent batter in the series with 57 and 88 so far. Confidence is high and the line looks low given his current form.
Lungi Ngidi Top South Africa Bowler @ 2.90
Took 5/42 in Mackay and has the pace and accuracy to trouble Australia again. He looks South Africa’s most likely match-winner with the ball and bowling at the death means there will always be wickets up for grabs.
South Africa to Win @ 2.50
Already 2–0 up with convincing victories by 98 runs and 84 runs, the Proteas look settled while Australia’s middle order remains shaky. The value I believe is with South Africa completing the whitewash.
All prices correct at the time of writing but subject to change
