Australia demolished South Africa by 276 run in the dead rubber third ODI. 

Australia opted to bat first on a flat track in Mackay. 

Australian openers were ruthless, bringing up their highest opening partnership against South Africa. 

Travis Head led the way, bringing up a 7th century off 80 balls. It was his first ton against SA. 

They were 201-0 after 28 overs. 

They brought up 250 in 34 overs when the first wicket fell, Head finding long-on after 142 from 103 balls (17 fours, 5 sixes). Maharaj got the wicket. 

Marsh then brought up his century in 105 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes). His second as an opener and 4th in his career. 

Muthusamy dismissed him, forcing a top edge off a sweep, and Rickelton ran to his left to catch the skied ball at square leg. 

Australia were now 267-2 with 13 and a half overs left. 

Cameron Green got the second fastest century for Australia in 47 balls as Australia went past 400. 

Green ended on 118 off 55 balls (6 fours, 8 sixes). 

Alex Carey managed to finish on 50 off 37 balls (7 fours). 

Australia finished with 431-2 in 50 overs. This was their second highest score in history, and highest in Australia. 

The Proteas’ chase was meek. They were bowled out for 155. 

Dewald Brevis was the stand out batter with 49 off 28 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes). 

Cooper Connolly took 5-22. 

Australia won by 276, but lost the series 2-1.