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Aus vs SA: Final series stats

Here is a roundup of who starred with the bat, ball and in the field during the ODI series, which Australia won 4-1, to go back to the top of the ICC rankings.

Faf saving a six

The moment of the ODI series, won 4-1 by Australia, is this incredible piece of fielding on the boundary from Faf du Plessis in Canberra. He restricted a certain six to two runs.

Bowling an issue

South Africa have a handful of ODI matches to get their bowling firing or they can kiss goodbye to any hope of winning the World Cup.

Amla reacts to ODI defeat

The stand-in skipper rued the lack of basic skills as the Proteas lost the final ODI by two-wickets in Sydney on Sunday.

SA News Roundup (sun)

Warriors captain Colin Ingram signs a Kolpak deal, while the Proteas slip in the ODI rankings.

Fifth ODI: 10 talking points

We pinpoint the key factors from South Africa’s defeat to Australia in Sydney on Sunday.

Smith takes hosts home

Faced with their toughest chase of the series, Australia once again timed their charge to win by two-wickets in Sydney on Sunday.

De Kock leads the charge

The Proteas threatened to once again throw away a great start, but a late blitz took them to an above par 280-6 in Sydney on Sunday.

The wholesale changes to South Africa’s XI for the fourth ODI against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were unable to necessitate victory, but at least pushed the talent, promise and importance of Kyle Abbott.