Australia lost the second One‑Day International (ODI) of a three‑match series to South Africa in Johannesburg on Sunday, falling 32 runs short and handing the hosts the series with a game still to play.
South Africa set a target that Australia could not chase, and the visitors were dismissed 32 runs below the required total.
The defeat leaves the series at 2‑0 in favour of South Africa, meaning the hosts have already secured the series win before the final match.
ODI cricket, a 50‑over per side format, forms a key part of the international calendar and often features closely contested series between the sport’s leading nations.
Australia will look to regroup for the third and final ODI, while South Africa will aim to complete a clean sweep of the series.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
