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.

Australia created history in the third match of the three -match ODI series against South Africa on Sunday. Australia scored 431 runs losing just two wickets in 50 overs. This is the biggest score in ODI history in Australia. Talk about the biggest score of ODI cricket, he made England against the Netherlands in the year 2022.

Marsh-Had and Cameron Green scored centuries, Australia scored history

For Australia, captain Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Cameron Green scored history. Marsh scored 100 runs in 106 balls with the help of 6 fours and 5 sixes. At the same time, the head hit 142 runs in 103 balls with the help of 17 fours and 5 sixes. Green scored 118 runs in just 55 balls. Green hit 6 fours and 8 sixes. Apart from these, Alex Carrie also played a half -century innings. Carrie hit 50 runs in 37 balls.

Due to the strong innings of these four players, Australia lost 431 runs after losing just two wickets. This is the biggest score of ODI cricket in Australia. At the same time, this is Australia’s second biggest score in ODIs.

5 biggest total of ODI cricket

1- England, 498/4

England’s name is the record for making the largest total in ODI cricket. England scored 498 runs in 50 overs against the Netherlands in 2022.

2- England, 481/6

England is also named on the second number. England hit 481 runs in 50 overs against Australia in the year 2018.

3- England, 444/3

England is also named at number three in this list. England scored 444 runs against Pakistan in 2016.

4- Sri Lanka, 443/9

Sri Lanka hit 443 runs in 50 overs against the Netherlands in 2006.

5- South Africa, 439/2

South Africa scored 439 runs in 50 overs against the West Indies in 2015.

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