South Africa v Australia: third men’s one-day international – live

<ul><li><p>Updates from the ODI match at NWC Oval</p></li><li><p>Start time in Potchefstroom is 1.30pm local/9.30pm AEST</p></li><li><p>Any thoughts? Get in touch with an <a href="mailto:geoff.lemon.freelance@theguardian.com">email</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>2nd over: Australia 10-0 (Marsh 5, Head 5) </strong>And the quiet times lasted one over! First Head, then Marsh, play pull shots from Williams for four.</p><p><strong>1st over: Australia 0-0 (Marsh 0, Head 0) </strong>A maiden over to begin the match. That’s quite something from Coetzee, who has got the ball swerving around the place like a remote-controlled plane. There has been early swing in this series, before the belting of the ball begins. Marsh is happy to wait, defending stoutly.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/sep/30/south-africa-v-australia-third-mens-odi-live">Continue reading...</a>