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South Africa defeated Australia 2–1 in the 3-match ODI series, but in the last ODI played on Sunday, the Australia team looked completely dominated. First Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green scored a century, then in bowling, Cooper Konoli put a historic spell in bowling. Konoli took 5 wickets, which is the best bowling by Australia spinner in ODIs. Along with breaking the record of Brad Hog, he also broke a big record 38 years old.
Australia scored 431 runs while batting first. Travis Head (142), Mitchell Marsh (100) and Cameron Green (118) played a brilliant century. In response, South Africa’s team collapsed for 155 runs, the highest wicket was taken by Spinner Kapoor Konoli of Australia.
Cooper Konoli’s historic spell, broke Brad Hog’s record
Cooper Konoli took 5 wickets for 22 runs in 6 overs. He dismissed Tony de Jorji, Dewald Bravis, Wilm Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj. This is the best spell in ODIs by spinner for Australia. He broke Brad Hog’s record, who took 5 wickets for 32 runs against West Indies in 2005. This is followed by Shane Warne in the list, who took 5 wickets for 33 runs against West Indies in 1996.
Best spell by spinner in ODIs for Australia
- 5/22 (6) – Cooper Konoli vs. South Africa – 2005
- 5/32 (10) – Brad Hog vs West Indies – 2005
- 5/33 (9.3) – Shane Warne vs West Indies – 1996
- 5/35 (7.5) – Michael Clarke vs Sri Lanka – 2004
- 5/35 (9) – Adam Zampa vs New Zealand – 2022
The youngest Australian bowler to take 5 wicket hall
Cooper Konoli has become the youngest bowler to take 5 wickets for Australia in ODI cricket. Earlier this record was the name of Craig McDermot, who took 5 wickets against Pakistan in 1987. At that time, Craig was 22 years 204 days. While Konoli took 5 wickets on Sunday, he was 22 years and 2 days. He celebrated his 22nd birthday on 22 August itself. See the top 3 bowlers who take 5 wickets for Australia.
- 22 years, 2 days – Cooper Konoli vs South Africa (2025)
- 22 years, 204 days – Craig McDermot vs Pakistan (1987)
- 22 years, 211 days – Mitchell Starc vs Pakistan (2012)
South Africa won 2–1 series
South Africa had already won the series by winning both the early ODIs of the series. The last match was a self -esteem battle for Australia, which Mitchell Marsh & Team was successful in winning. Travis Head was chosen as the best player of the third ODI, who scored 142 runs in 103 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 17 fours. Keshav Maharaj was chosen as the best player of the series.