Proteas clinch ODI series
David Miller and Faf du Plessis plundered big-hitting centuries in a batting masterclass as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs to win their one-day series and inflict another defeat on Justin Langer's misfiring side.
The pair shared in a 252-run stand to power the Proteas to 320 for 5 in the third and final match in Hobart on Sunday -- a record fourth wicket partnership by South Africa against the hosts in Australia.
They came together at 55 for 3 in the 16th over with Miller swatting 139 for his fifth limited-overs century and skipper du Plessis smashing 125 -- his 10th one-day ton.
A composed Shaun Marsh cracked a fighting 106 in the run chase, ably supported by Marcus Stoinis (63) and Alex Carey (42) -- an improvement on recent batting displays but still not good enough.
SCORES IN BRIEF
SOUTH AFRICA: 320 for 5 in 50 overs (Du Plessis 125, Miller 139; Starc 2-57, Stoinis 2-70)
AUSTRALIA: 280 for 9 in 50 overs (Marsh 106, Stoinis 63; Steyn 3-45, Rabada 3-40)
Result: South Africa won by 40 runs and clinch series 2-1.
Player-of-the-match: David Miller.
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