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South Africa Defeats Australia by 32 Runs in Second ODI at Johannesburg
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South Africa clinched the series against Australia after Miller and Bavuma centuries overcame a depleted visiting bowling attack in a 365-run effort.

  • •David Miller and Temba Bavuma scored centuries, leading South Africa to a total of 365 runs according to BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo.
  • •Australia's bowling attack was limited after Nathan Ellis sustained a side injury, restricting him to only four overs of play.
  • •The physical condition of Ellis remains a concern for Australia, and the potential impact of his absence on the remainder of the series is not yet confirmed.

South Africa secured a 32-run victory over Australia in Johannesburg behind centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma. While BBC Sport focuses on the series-clinching nature of the win, ESPNcricinfo highlights how the mid-match injury to Nathan Ellis significantly thinned Australia's bowling rotation. This defensive depletion allowed the South African pair to capitalize on a high-scoring surface. Whether Australia can adjust its bowling tactics to account for lingering injury concerns will dictate the competitiveness of the final fixtures.

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