South Africa brush aside Zimbabwe

Hosts South Africa romped to a 272-run win against Zimbabwe in their third one-day international in Benoni today, to complete a 3-0 sweep in the one-day series.



JP Duminy 129 and AB de Villiers 109 added 219 for the third wicket as the Proteas piled on the runs, finishing on 399 for six from their 50 overs.

Shingirai Masakadza was the most successful bowler for Zimbabwe with two for 95.



Chasing their unlikely target, Zimbabwe were dismissed for 127 in 29 overs with seamer Rusty Theron taking three for 18 from six overs.



Tatenda Taibu top-scored with 28. The Proteas had previously won the 20/20 international series 2-0.