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Australia’s middle order woes laid bare again in series defeat by South Africa

Australia fell to a 32-run defeat against South Africa in their second one-day international encounter, surrendering the three-match series with a game still to play. Despite a strong opening stand from Mitch Marsh and Travis Head chasing down a target, the tourists faltered during the middle overs as local spin bowlers applied heavy pressure.

Captain Marsh acknowledged his team's recurring struggles in that phase of the innings, while praising the performance of younger squad members as the side prepares for the upcoming 2027 Cricket World Cup.

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