South Africa will take on Australia in the final ODI on Wednesday, September 30, with the Proteas going for a 3-0 series whitewash.
The hosts have already secured the three-match series after winning the first two games in Durban and Johannesburg. South Africa can finish the series unbeaten and carry that momentum into their upcoming Test match.
Australia, on the other hand, will be hoping to avoid a clean sweep and end the ODI leg of the tour with a victory.
Australia needs a Strong Response.
Australia’s task is straightforward: win the final ODI and prevent South Africa from completing a 3-0 series result.
In the series, the visitors have struggled for consistency with the bat, but South Africa has produced some contributions from their top and middle order.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head will both be key players for Australia’s batting unit. Australia will also hope its bowling attack will put pressure on the South African top order early on.
South Africa Have Momentum
South Africa will enter the final ODI with a lot of confidence after winning the opening two matches.
Temba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries in the second ODI in Johannesburg to see the hosts post a strong total before South Africa secured a 32-run victory. Miller’s 142 was awarded as the Player of the Match.
The depth of the Proteas has also been noticeable throughout the series. As a result of changes and absences in the pace attack, spinners Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin have played a key role.
Possible Team Changes
With the series already secured, South Africa could use the final match to handle workloads and give opportunities to players who have not featured.
Reports have indicated that seamer Nqobani Mokoena could be considered for the match. Australia might also make changes, with player availability and workload management affecting the final XI.
The final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Venue: JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
The match will be played at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, also known as Senwes Park.
The venue is hosting the third ODI after the first two games were played in Durban and Johannesburg. Cricket South Africa's official schedule confirms the September 30 fixture at the Potchefstroom venue.
The conditions would again provide an interesting match for both batters and bowlers in a day-night ODI.
SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: When and Where to Watch.
Match: South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Venue: JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Start time: 5:00 PM IST
Live streaming in India: FanCode
The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time in South Africa, according to Cricket South Africa's official fixture list.
