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SA vs AUS 3rd ODI: Carey, Bartlett help Australia avoid whitewash

Australia successfully avoided a series whitewash against South Africa by claiming a 45-run victory via the DLS method in the third ODI. Mitchell Marsh contributed an aggressive half-century to set up a total of 322-9, while Alex Carey added 74 runs and Xavier Bartlett struck early with the ball to dismantle the hosts' top order.

Rain ultimately halted the match with South Africa struggling at 145-4 in 28 overs, leaving Ryan Rickelton stranded on an unbeaten 71 as the visitors secured the consolation win.

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