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

Over-by-over report: The series is lost but Australia can still claw back some pride in the final ODI at NWC Oval. Join our writers for updates

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Updates from the ODI match at NWC Oval
Start time in Potchefstroom is 1.30pm local/9.30pm AEST
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Xavier Bartlett speaks with teammate Mitchell Marsh as he prepares to bowl — Australia play South Africa in the third one-day international in Potchefstroom where play starts at 1.30pm local/9.30pm AEST. Photograph: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images Image via The Guardian Sport ↗

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Geoff Lemon

Hello! Game 3 and final today, with South Africa already taking the series in the first two. It has been a battle of the middle overs, with the home spinners thoroughly doing the job over the visiting batting. Australia, defending champions, need a solution to getting tied down, with just a year to go until the next World Cup, also in South Africa. So, still a lot to play for today.

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