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Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1.

South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first in the second of the three-match ODI series against Australia on Friday, August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Regular Proteas ODI captain Temba Bavuma has been rested owing to fitness concerns and Aiden Markram is leading the side in the second match.

South Africa will miss their captain Temba Bavuma in the second ODI against Australia on Friday, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced. Bavuma, who scored 65 in South Africa's first ODI win over Australia, will return to lead the side in the series decider on Saturday. In the absence of Bavuma, Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in Mackay.

The LIV Golf Team Championship quarter-final between Ripper GC and Stinger GC is also an Australia vs South Africa match-up, adding another chapter to those nations' rich sporting rivalry

Fraser McReight will captain Australia as they seek a second successive win against South Africa at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is banking on his side making a faster start to the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, and not having to dig quite as deep as last weekend’s heroic win at Ellis Park.