South Africa beat Australia
Published:Friday | January 23, 2009 | 5:46 PM
South Africa defeated hosts Australia by three wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground today to take a 2-1 lead in their five-match One-Day series.
Rookie David Warner gave Australia a superb start with 69 from 60 balls to help his team to 269 off 49 point 2 overs.
He shared 114 inside 19 overs with opening partner Shaun Marsh, who scored 69. But Australia lost four for 44 in the middle overs in their quest for a bigger total.
In their reply, Hershelle Gibbs gave South Africa a good start with 64 from 52 balls as they replied with 270 for seven with 21 balls to spare.
Jacques Kallis 60, Albie Morkel 40 off 22 balls and Mark Boucher 31 supported Gibbs.
Nathan Hauritz was the most successful bowler for Australia with two for 60 off nine overs.