Miller century helps South Africa surmount massive Australia total

DURBAN: David Miller blasted an unbeaten century as South Africa chased down 372 in the third one-dayer against Australia at Kingsmead on Wednesday to clinch the

DURBAN: David Miller blasted an unbeaten century as South Africa chased down 372 in the third one-dayer against Australia at Kingsmead on Wednesday to clinch the series.

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The hosts went 3-0 up in the five-match contest after winning by four wickets thanks to Miller’s brilliant 118 in 79 balls.

Earlier, Australia won the toss and posted 371 for six on the back of centuries from David Warner (117) and Steve Smith (108). Quinton de Kock made 70 as South Africa reached 217 for five in the 32nd over of their reply but an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 107 between Miller and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo (42 not out) saw them home against Australia’s inexperienced attack. The hard-hitting Miller blasted 10 fours and a six.

Brief scores: South Africa 372-6 in 49.2 overs (D Miller 118*, Q de Kock 70; J Hastings 2-79) beat Australia 371-6 in 50 overs (D Warner 117, S Smith 108, A Finch 53; I Tahir 2-54)