South Africa Seals Series with Commanding Win Over Australia

South Africa clinched a 2-0 series win against world champions Australia, thanks to Lungi Ngidi's stellar bowling, securing an 84-run victory in the second ODI. South African batsmen Breetzke and Stubbs contributed significantly before Ngidi helped bowl out Australia for 193. The final game is set for Sunday.

South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Australia, with Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul ensuring an 84-run victory in the second ODI in Mackay.

Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs set the stage for South Africa with impressive half-centuries, helping their team to a total of 277 runs. Ngidi's exceptional performance with the ball restricted Australia to just 193 runs, clinching the series for the visitors.

Despite a challenging start, where captain Aiden Markram fell early, South Africa's middle order excelled. This commanding win underscores South Africa's prowess ahead of the final game, a mere formality, on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)