Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Proteas lead 2-0, result near midnight PKT
Australia bat first in Potchefstroom as a rested South Africa chase a clean sweep. Timings in Pakistan time, both XIs, the series so far and the Test dates.
Australia vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, is under way in Potchefstroom on Wednesday 30 September 2026, with Australia batting first after stand-in captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl in cold, overcast conditions. A wet outfield delayed the toss and the start by half an hour, but no overs were lost. South Africa already lead the three-match series 2-0, so Australia are playing to avoid a clean sweep.
Australia vs South Africa in Pakistan time
It is a day-night match. After the delay, play began at about 5pm PKT, so the innings break falls around 8:30pm PKT and the result is likely close to midnight PKT. Live scores of this and every match Pakistani fans follow are in our cricket match centre.
How the series got here
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI, Thu 24 Sep | Durban | South Africa won by 67 runs (SA 297/8, Aus 230 in 41.2 overs) |
| 2nd ODI, Sun 27 Sep | Johannesburg | South Africa won by 32 runs (SA 365/9, Aus 333 in 49.5 overs) |
| 3rd ODI, Wed 30 Sep | Potchefstroom | In progress |
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is the series' leading run-scorer with 200 runs at 66.66, and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has six wickets at 12.33 for South Africa.
Five changes for South Africa, big names back for Australia
With the series won, South Africa rested Temba Bavuma and other key players ahead of the Tests, and brought in Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, Nqobani Mokoena and Gerald Coetzee. Australia made three changes: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Ollie Peake came in for Jack Edwards, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Nqobani Mokoena.
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.
Why Pakistani fans are watching
Both sides are building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, the same tournament Pakistan are preparing for with an ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and England at home from 18 October. South Africa's depth, and how Australia's quicks handle the Highveld, are a preview of the conditions Pakistan will face there next year. Pakistan's own fixtures are on our Pakistan cricket schedule 2026-27.
What comes next: three Tests
| Match | Dates | Venue | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour match | 3 to 4 Oct | Potchefstroom | 1pm |
| 1st Test | 9 to 13 Oct | Durban | 12:30pm |
| 2nd Test | 18 to 22 Oct | Gqeberha | 1pm |
| 3rd Test | 27 to 31 Oct | Cape Town | 1:30pm |
We will add the result of the 3rd ODI to this page tonight.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time is Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI in Pakistan?
- It is a day-night match in Potchefstroom. After a 30-minute delay for a wet outfield, play started at about 5pm PKT on 30 September 2026, with the result expected close to midnight PKT.
- Who has won the Australia vs South Africa ODI series?
- South Africa, who won the first two ODIs by 67 runs in Durban and 32 runs in Johannesburg to lead 2-0 with one to play.
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