South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI at Durban, , Oct 28 2011 - Match Result

RESULT
3rd ODI (D/N), Durban, October 28, 2011, Australia tour of South Africa
(47.3/50 ov, T:223) 227/7

Australia won by 3 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
49 (46)
shane-watson
Player Of The Series
112 runs
michael-hussey
Match centre 
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Scorecard summary
South Africa 222/6(50 overs)
Australia 227/7(47.3 overs)

That's a terrific series victory for Australia and makes it three away series wins in a row for Michael Clarke in 50-over cricket since the World Cup. They are a very impressive one-day unit with a bright future. For South Africa, they'll regret an odd batting display because they weren't far short of a decent total but they couldn't find enough boundaries. Australia also found life hard, but in Watson and Haddin had players who provided vital momentum, while Hussey was as cool as ever. Stay with us for the presentations.

"In a low scoring game like this the profligacy of Tsotsobe and Morkel was the difference between the 2 sides," says Nitin. I presume not our Nitin.

Here's Frederick. "South African team is missing a man like M Hussey - The Real Finisher - Perfect replacement for M Bevan."

Hashim Amla "We were about 20 runs short but we fought really well. Australia bowled well and we couldn't quite momentum in the last 10 overs. JP has a golden arm occasionally and he did well today."

The Man of the Match goes to Shane Watson for his all-round performance. "I had a couple of extra days to get fit for this game. There was some life in the pitch and we knew it would be difficult so it was nice to get some out of the middle. We had to learn quickly with the ball and it worked out nicely in the end."

The Man of the series is Mike Hussey "Great effort by the boys, it's always a tough place to come and play. I'm surprised to get the award but I won't knock it back! I wanted to show as much faith as I could in Pat and he was timing them really well."

Michael Clarke "There were a few nerves at the end but never fear, Michael Hussey's here," is honestly what he said. "We played some poor shots but delighted to get over the line. We've seen how close the two teams are and I'd love to come out on top again."

That just about wraps things up for the evening as Australia collect the series trophy. There are two Tests to follow which start on November 9 and they should be crackers. Don't forget to join ESPNcricinfo tomorrow for coverage of Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Bangladesh v West Indies and the T20 between India and England. For now, though, it's goodbye from Andrew McGlashan and Liam Brickhill.

47.3
6
Morkel to Hussey, SIX runs

Australia take the match and the series! Hussey does it in fine style as he hammers away a short ball to midwicket

47.2
Morkel to Hussey, no run

can't find the gap again as he drives to cover

47.1
Morkel to Hussey, no run

full on middle and off, driven firmly straight to mid-off who is now in very tight

Morkel needs to a take a hat-trick

end of over 476 runs
AUS: 221/7CRR: 4.70 RRR: 0.66
Pat Cummins6 (10b 1x4)
Michael Hussey39 (61b 1x4)
Jacques Kallis 5-0-17-2
Morne Morkel 9-1-55-1
46.6
Kallis to Cummins, no run

excellent yorker and equally well dug out by Cummins

46.5
Kallis to Cummins, no run

comes forward and plays square into the off again but this time doesn't find a gap

Just two needed

46.4
4
Kallis to Cummins, FOUR runs

well played! Outside off stump and he finds a gap through point with a square drive that beats third man

Another great learning experience for Cummins

46.3
Kallis to Cummins, no run

fuller on off stump, he lunges forward and pushes towards mid-on

46.2
2
Kallis to Cummins, 2 runs

so close! Kallis went short and Cummins responded with a pull which looped off the top edge over keeper and Smith at slip

46.1
Kallis to Cummins, no run

neatly played as he flicks it off his pads but picks out midwicket

end of over 462 runs
AUS: 215/7CRR: 4.67 RRR: 2.00
Michael Hussey39 (61b 1x4)
Pat Cummins0 (4b)
Morne Morkel 9-1-55-1
Jacques Kallis 4-0-11-2

A final chance to target Cummins?

45.6
Morkel to Hussey, no run

he can't get the single as he drives a length delivery to cover

45.5
1lb
Morkel to Cummins, 1 leg bye

extra bounce and he gets behind the line then the ball loops of the pad to square leg

45.4
Morkel to Cummins, no run

beaten! Feels for this outside off then tries to pull his bat inside the line

45.3
Morkel to Cummins, no run

full at the stumps and played to midwicket

Crowd getting behind South Africa for a final push

45.2
1
Morkel to Hussey, 1 run

back of a length and he guides it down to third man so no issues about exposing Cummins

45.1
Morkel to Hussey, no run

outside off and left alone

end of over 451 run • 1 wicket
AUS: 213/7CRR: 4.73 RRR: 2.00
Pat Cummins0 (1b)
Michael Hussey38 (58b 1x4)
Jacques Kallis 4-0-11-2
Dale Steyn 10-0-44-1
44.6
Kallis to Cummins, no run

comes forward and plays carefully into the off side

Pat Cummins is the No. 9

44.5
W
Kallis to Johnson, OUT

gone! This game refuses to die. Johnson chases a length ball outside off and gets an edge which carries low to Boucher. It was a good catch.

Mitchell Johnson c †Boucher b Kallis 6 (8b 1x4 0x6 14m) SR: 75
44.4
Kallis to Johnson, no run

comes onto the front foot and plays to backward point

44.3
Kallis to Johnson, no run

full on middle and played back to the bowler

44.2
Kallis to Johnson, no run

play and miss and Johnson goes for cut...no need for any heroics from Mitch

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
JH Kallis
54 runs (74)
3 fours2 sixes
Productive shot
off side drive on front foot
24 runs
2 fours0 six
Control
89%
HM Amla
52 runs (72)
7 fours0 six
Productive shot
off side drive on back foot
15 runs
3 fours0 six
Control
79%
Best performances - bowlers
JH Kallis
O
5
M
0
R
17
W
2
ECO
3.4
XJ Doherty
O
9
M
0
R
33
W
2
ECO
3.66
Match details
Kingsmead, Durban
TossSouth Africa, elected to bat first
Series
Season2011/12
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Series
Series resultAustralia won the 3-match series 2-1
Match numberODI no. 3211
Hours of play (local time)14.30 start, First Session 14.30-18.00, Interval 18.00-18.45, Second Session 18.45-22.15
Match days28 October 2011 - daynight (50-over match)
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