Proteas thumped in Canberra

Proteas thumped in Canberra

Australia are now 2-1 up in the five-match one-day international series against South Africa.

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Australia beat the Proteas by 73 runs in the third ODI in Canberra today.

Hashim Amla top scored for the losers with 102, while AB de Villiers made 52 and Quinton de Kock 47 at Manuka Oval.

David Miller was dismissed for just three.

The Sunfoil Dolphins batsman was the vicitim of a poor leg before wicket decision.

Mitchell Starc claimed four wickets for Australia.

Aaron Finch cracked 109 in their effort of 329 for five.

Steven Smith hit 73 not out from 55 balls and was named man-of-the-match.

(File Photo: Gallo Images)

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