Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025 – First Innings Highlights | Head, Marsh & Green Destroy SA Attack

Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025 – First Innings Highlights | Head, Marsh & Green Dominate

Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025 Highlights

Australia produced a batting masterclass in Mackay during the 3rd ODI 2025, smashing 431/2 in 50 overs. With centuries from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green, the Proteas bowlers had no answer to the aggressive onslaught.

Travis Head & Mitchell Marsh Partnership

  • Travis Head – 142 (103), 17 fours & 5 sixes
  • Mitchell Marsh – 100 (106)

The pair added a commanding 250-run stand, setting the tone early.

Cameron Green’s Power Show

  • 118* (55 balls), 6 fours & 8 sixes
  • Strike Rate: 210+

Green’s fearless hitting ensured Australia finished with a record score.

Alex Carey’s Finishing Touch

Alex Carey played the perfect anchor with 50* from 37 balls.

South Africa’s Bowling Struggles

  • Wiaan Mulder – 0/93 (7)
  • Kwena Maphaka – 0/73 (6)
  • Keshav Maharaj – 1/57
  • Senuran Muthusamy – 1/75

The bowlers leaked boundaries throughout, unable to break partnerships.

Innings Summary

Australia 431/2 (50 overs)
Top Scorers: Head 142, Marsh 100, Green 118*, Carey 50*
Target: 432 runs for South Africa

Match Context

South Africa face the monumental task of chasing 432 runs – a target never achieved in ODI history. This innings has set the stage for a thrilling second half.

📌 Previous Match: SA vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025 Highlights

FAQs: Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025

  • How would you rate Travis Head’s innings compared to his past knocks?
  • Do you think South Africa can chase down 432 runs?
  • Was Cameron Green’s 118* his best ODI performance so far?
  • Should South Africa have tried different bowling plans?
  • Could this match rewrite ODI record books?
  • Who was the real game changer in Australia’s innings?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments – can the Proteas script history in Mackay?

Stay tuned with Global Cricket Buzz for South Africa’s 2nd innings highlights and complete match report.

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