Australia avoided a 3-0 ODI series defeat as rain brought South Africa’s chase to an early end in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Australia suffered yet another injury blow on tour in South Africa with the news that seamer Nathan Ellis will miss the final ODI on Wednesday with a side strain.
David Miller produced a career-best innings and Temba Bavuma added a century while the spinners dominated for the Proteas as they secured a second consecutive victory over Australia, winning the second ODI by 32 runs at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs in South Africa, and is doubt for the Test series that will follow, due to a fractured right index finger.
South Africa recovered from a difficult start to defeat Australia by 67 runs in the first ODI in Durban, taking an early lead in the three-match series.
Australia have called up uncapped allrounder Jack Edwards to their ODI squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, that starts in Durban on Thursday, following an injury to fast bowler Billy Stanlake.