South Africa vs Australia 3rd ODI Tips - Proteas For The Sweep
South Africa have dominated Australia in the ongoing ODI series, already securing a 2-0 lead after strong wins in Durban and Johannesburg. The Proteas are tipped to claim a 3-0 series sweep in Potchefstroom, especially given their recent dominance at the venue and a seven-match winning streak against Australia in completed ODIs. Expert picks highlight Aiden Markram to score over 25.5 runs and Keshav Maharaj to take at least two wickets, citing both players' excellent recent records against Australia. Australia seeks a consolation win but have struggled, particularly against South Africa's spinners.
- South Africa leads the ODI series 2-0 vs Australia and are favored for a 3-0 sweep.
- Expert picks: Markram to score over 25.5 runs, Maharaj to take 2+ wickets.
- Australia aims for a consolation win but has struggled, especially against spin.
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South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI 2026 - Expert Prediction
South Africa have already secured the series and we're sticking with the Proteas to complete the 3-0 sweep in Potchefstroom.
- South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI 2026 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- South Africa Form & Team News
- South Africa Squad
- Australia Form & Team News
- Australia Squad
The hosts followed their 67-run victory in Durban with a 32-run win at The Wanderers, posting 365-9 before dismissing Australia for 333. South Africa have now won four consecutive ODIs and their last seven completed ODIs against Australia across the past three series.
Aiden Markram over 25.5 runs is our batting bet. He was dismissed first ball in Game 2, but returns to a ground where he smashed an unbeaten 102 off 74 balls against Australia in 2023. That innings helped South Africa post 338-6 on their way to a 111-run victory.
Keshav Maharaj 2+ wickets is worth backing again. He followed his 4-20 in the opener with 2-54 in Johannesburg, meaning the bet has landed in both matches this series. Australia's problems against spin have been a recurring theme, and Maharaj also took 2-37 against them on this ground in 2023.
- South Africa have won both matches this series, by 67 and 32 runs.
- South Africa scored 365-9 in Game 2, their second consecutive total of 297+.
- Markram made 102 not out off 74 balls against Australia at Potchefstroom in 2023.
- Maharaj has taken six wickets across the first two matches of this series.
- Maharaj took 2-37 in his previous ODI against Australia at Potchefstroom.
Head to Head
South Africa's recent dominance of Australia has continued throughout this series.
The Proteas entered the series having won the previous five ODI series between the countries and have now added victories in both Durban and Johannesburg.
Potchefstroom also holds good recent memories for the hosts. South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs here in 2023 after making 338-6, with Markram's unbeaten century leading the batting effort. Australia were then dismissed for 227 despite reaching 104-1 after the opening powerplay.
South Africa Form & Team News
South Africa have taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead after producing two very different victories.
Breetzke's 112 and Maharaj's 4-20 were central to the 67-run win in Durban before Temba Bavuma and David Miller took over in Johannesburg. Bavuma made 103 off 116 balls and Miller blasted 142 off 93 as South Africa piled up 365-9.
Markram returned for Game 2 after missing the opener for personal reasons but was dismissed first ball by Josh Hazlewood. He nevertheless bowled his full allocation of 10 overs, taking 1-55, and remains a strong batting option heading to a venue where he has previously made an ODI century against Australia.
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Duan Jansen, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Nqobani Mokoena, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs.
Australia Form & Team News
Australia are searching for a consolation victory after losing the opening two matches despite having opportunities in both.
Their batting improved significantly in Johannesburg. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head both made 84 and put on 130 for the opening wicket as Australia chased 366. The middle order again failed to capitalise, although Xavier Bartlett's late 50 off 28 helped take the chase into the final over before Australia were dismissed for 333.
Jack Edwards was the standout with the ball, taking 5-67, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 3-70. Australia will need another strong bowling performance after conceding 297 and 365 across the opening two matches.
Australia Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
Verdict
Take South Africa for the sweep with Aiden Markram scoring over 25.5 and Keshav Maharaj 2+ Wickets.
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